AMI hosts an event on the last Monday of every month in Melbourne as well as other events from time to time elsewhere.

Information about past seminars, including a link to an audio recording and other documents provided, is at http://aummi.edu.au/category/monthly-seminar/ .

December Gathering 2023

AMI Gathering at Madame Brussels

Date    Wednesday 20th December 2023 (NOT Monday)

Time    5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Venue  Madame Brussels, Level 3, 59 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000.

RSVP (by 19th Dec) please for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

No charge, but BYO drinks at Madame Brussels.

For more information about AMI, please visit: http://aummi.edu.au

November Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Non-state education in Myanmar’s future

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: November 27, 2023 (Monday)

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (13:30-14:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here

Meeting ID: 847 497 4783

Passcode: 202311

  AMI Annual General Meeting – AGM

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

Australia Myanmar Institute invites all members and associate members to a Zoom AGM

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the AMI will be held on 27 November. Please note that associate members are not entitled to vote at the AGM but can take part in all discussions and are entitled to be elected to the Board if nominated by a member.

Date: 27 November 2023 (Monday) 

Duration: 30 minutes

Time: commencing 5:30 PM Australian Eastern Summer Time, AEST/ Myanmar Time is 4 hours 30 minutes earlier, so commencement at 1:00 PM.

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here

Meeting ID: 847 497 4783

Passcode: 202311

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

1.       2022 Minutes and matters arising

2.       President’s Report

3.       Treasurer’s Financial Report (including new bank account arrangements)

4.       Director’s Report

5.       Election of Committee (Board)

Positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and ordinary members up to an inclusive total of 15 people

6.       Annual Subscription

Set the rate for the annual subscription, as per the Rules

7.       Other business

• Article 2 reads: The purposes of the Association are—

• To create and strengthen sustainable, multi-sectoral, collaborative applied research and capacity building partnerships between Australia and Myanmar, to the mutual benefit of Australian and Myanmar institutions and in a manner that effectively manages capacity constrains in Myanmar, and with the ultimate aim being advancing social and public welfare in both countries. The Institute will do this by facilitating Australian institutions in strengthening the capacity of research, public policy and implementation in Myanmar through collaborative partnerships.

Documents will be circulated prior to the meeting.

October Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Implications of Myanmar’s civil war for human rights and governance

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: October 30, 2023 (Monday)

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (13:30-14:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here

Meeting ID: 5506154368

Passcode: 12345

September Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

The future of education in Myanmar

This seminar will be a hybrid event, both in-person and online via Zoom

Date: September 25, 2023 (Monday) 

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (14:30-15:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Room: Par-Alan Gilbert-G20, Alan Gilbert Building, University of Melbourne

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here

Meeting ID: 812 5569 1878

Passcode: 799517

August Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Myanmar and the Rule of Law

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: August 28, 2023 (Monday)

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (14:30-15:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here

Meeting ID: 5506154368

Passcode: 12345

July Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Education Challenges in Myanmar and the Outlook

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: July 31, 2023 (Monday)  

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (14:30-15:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click the here 

Meeting ID: 550 615 4368

Passcode: 12345

June Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Myanmar Youth and CDM

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: June 26, 2023 (Monday)  

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (14:30-15:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click the here 

Meeting ID: 550 615 4368

Passcode: 12345

May Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Rohingya – their current situation

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: May 29, 2023 (Monday) 

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (14:30-15:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time) 

This seminar will be a hybrid event, both in-person and online via Zoom. 

In-person will be at the Deakin University Melbourne CBD campus, Level 12, Tower 2, 727 Collins St, Docklands.

To join via Zoom please click here.

Meeting ID: 847 5719 4764

Passcode:  87168878

April Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Myanmar in the Australian Parliament

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: April 24, 2023 (Monday)  

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00 – 07:00 PM AEST Time (14:30-15:30 Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click the here 

Meeting ID: 550 615 4368

Passcode: 12345

No AMI Year-end Event 

AMI Annual General Meeting – AGM – November 2020

Australia Myanmar Institute invites all members and associate members to a Zoom AGM

The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the AMI will be held on 19 November. Please note that associate members are not entitled to vote at the AGM but can take part in all discussions and are entitled to be elected to the Board if nominated by a member.

Date: November 19, 2020 (Thursday) 

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 5:30-6:30 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (01:00-02:00 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here 

Meeting ID: 2852417834

Passcode: 12345

November Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Assessment of Myanmar’s 2020 Election

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later on the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: November 30, 2020 (Monday) 

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (01:30-02:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here 

Meeting ID: 2852417834

Passcode: 12345

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well during our events, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You should pose your questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

October Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Leadership in Myanmar’s future

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later on the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: October 26, 2020 (Monday) 

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (01:30-02:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here 

Meeting ID: 2852417834

Passcode: 12345

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well during our events, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You should pose your questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

September Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Myanmar’s General Elections – 8 November 2020

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later on the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: September 28, 2020 (Monday)

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (2:30-03:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: Please click here

Meeting ID: 2852417834

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well during our events, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You should pose your questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

August Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Myanmar coping with COVID-19, including plans for recovery once the threats from the virus have been lifted

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later on the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: August 31, 2020 (Monday)

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (02:30-03:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here: https://monash.zoom.us/j/96195758073

Meeting ID: 961 9575 8073  

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You can also pose questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

July Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

NGOs working with vulnerable Myanmar people

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later in the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: July 27, 2020 (Monday)

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (02:30-03:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here: https://monash.zoom.us/j/98014774938

Meeting ID: 980 1477 4938 

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You can also pose questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

June Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Health and Social Impact of COVID-19 in MYANMAR

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later in the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: June 29, 2020 (Monday). 

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (02:30-03:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here: https://monash.zoom.us/j/2852417834?status=success

Meeting ID: 285 241 7834

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You can also pose questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

May Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

MYANMAR: MARKET OPPORTUNITY OR MESSY RISK?

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later on the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: May 25, 2020 (Monday). 

Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (02:30-03:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here: https://monash.zoom.us/j/2852417834?status=success

Meeting ID: 285 241 7834

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You can also pose questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

April Monthly Seminar_Zoom Meeting

Language choices for education in multicultural Myanmar: problems, options, and prospects

During the coronavirus lockdown AMI will hold its seminars using Zoom and post recordings later on the website and the Facebook page.

Australia Myanmar Institute invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Date: April 27, 2020 (Monday).  Duration: 1 hour

Time: 06:00-7:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time (02:30-03:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time)

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here: https://monash.zoom.us/j/2852417834  

Meeting ID: 2852 417 834

***NOTE: Zoom can work very well, but it poses difficulties for people with a poor internet connection. So, people from Myanmar (or elsewhere) who might have a poor internet connection or low bandwidth should turn off the video mode and listen to the seminar. You may be able to switch on the video from time to time just to see who is speaking, but definitely don’t use the video mode if you wish to speak yourself.  You can also pose questions using the chat function.  AMI will upload the whole seminar later on the AMI website and Facebook page.

March monthly seminar_Zoom Meeting

Australia Myanmar Institute (AMI) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Youth Voice in Myanmar – how best to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 

           Perspectives after the AMI conference in Myanmar

Date: Mar 30, 2020  (Monday)

Time: 06:00 PM Australia/Melbourne Time

          01:30 PM Myanmar/Yangon Time

Duration: 40 minutes

As background, please click the link to see the Youth closing speeches delivered in Mandalay on 28 January at the close of the AMI conference (in Burmese and in English). 

Join Zoom Meeting: please click here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/439124985

Meeting ID: 439 124 985

AMI MONTHLY SEMINAR 30 MARCH – RELOCATION

Youth voice in Myanmar – how best to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Perspectives after the AMI conference in Myanmar

Youth voice in Myanmar – how best to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Perspectives after the AMI conference in Myanmar

Date      Monday 30th March 2020

Time      5:30 pm for 6 pm start

Venue   The Council Chamber, Level 2 R (access via lift), RMIT University Building 1, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000.

Direction      Take tram Numbers. 1,3,5,6,16,64,16 or 72 and get off at the RMIT University/ State Library stop on SwanstonSt. Or take the train to Melbourne Central Station.

Building 1 is situated at the corner of La Trobe Street and Bowen Street.

RSVP by 27th please for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

No charge, but GOLD COIN DONATIONS requested to cover costs.

For more information about AMI, please visit: http://aummi.edu.au  

AMI Post Conference Early Report

Date: Monday 24th February 2020

Time: 5:30 to 7pm 

Place: PAR-Old Arts-129 (Theatre B), Old Arts Building, University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010, Melbourne 3010.

RSVP is essential for catering purposes. Email admin@aummi.edu.au

GOLD COIN DONATIONS for AMI’s future activities will be gratefully appreciated.

For more information about AMI, please visit: http://aummi.edu.au and on the conference at http://aummi.edu.au/conference-2020 where an updated version of the Yangon and Mandalay programs will be available before the seminar convenes.

AMI Gathering at Madame Brussels

Date     Monday 30th December 2019 Time     5:30 for 6:00 pm start Venue  Madame Brussels, 59, Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000.

Please RSVP, by sending an email to admin@aummi.edu.au

Discussion of 2020 seminar subjects, and updates about AMI 2020 conference preparation. It is also a special chance to network with other AMI members at the end of a very full year in Myanmar.

GOLD COIN DONATIONS for AMI’s future activities will be gratefully appreciated.

For more information about AMI, please visit: http://aummi.edu.au

The reproduction of vulnerability:

The life of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

Date      Monday 9th December 2019

Time      5:30 pm for 6 pm start

Venue    Level 4 Linkway, John Medley Building (West), University of Melbourne

Please RSVP here by 4th December 2019 for catering purposes. For inquiries, please contact anne.decobert@unimelb.edu.au

AMI 2020 conference preparation updates

Date      Monday 25th November 2019

Time      5:30 pm for 6 pm start

Venue    B008-07-006  – Building 8, Level 7, Room 6, RMIT University, 360 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Please see the map here. https://www.rmit.edu.au/maps

RSVP is essential for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

No charge, but GOLD COIN DONATIONS requested to cover costs.

Parliamentary Internship program in Myanmar

Date Monday 28th October 2019

Time 5:30 pm for 6 pm start

Venue PAR-Old Arts-129 (Theatre B), Old Arts Building, The University of Melbourne.

Please see the map here. 

RSVP by 26th please for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

No charge, but GOLD COIN DONATIONS requested to cover costs.

Achieving Malaria elimination in Myanmar by 2030

Date       Monday 30th September 2019

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start

Venue    The Alfred Hospital, AMREP Education Centre Seminar

               Room, 80 Commercial Road Melbourne 3004.

Please see the map here. 

RSVP by 28th please for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

No charge, but GOLD COIN DONATIONS requested to cover costs.

Archaeology and heritage of Mrauk-U and Bagan

Date        Monday 26th August 2019

Time        5:30 pm for 6 pm start

Venue      ANU House, Level 11, Australia National University, 52 Collins Street, Melbourne.

RSVP by 25th please for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

No charge, but GOLD COIN DONATIONS requested to cover costs.

Benefits of the study tour and youth involvement in the AMI conference

Date       Monday 29th July 2019

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start

Venue    Room 561, Level 5, Arts West, (Building 148), University of Melbourne,

               148 Royal Parade, Parkville. please see the map

RSVP by 27th please for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

Preparation for the 2020 AMI Conference

Date       Monday 24th June 2019

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start   

Venue    Room 253, Level 2, Arts West, (Building 148), University of Melbourne, 

               148 Royal Parade, Parkville. please see the map 

RSVP, please. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

The Wihu Singing of the Tangshang / Tangsa Naga

Date       Monday 27th May 2019

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start   

Venue    La Trobe University, Board Room, Level 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.

Register your RSVP here http://eventbrite.com.au/e/61218549329for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

Youth Leadership

Date       Monday 29th April 2019

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start   

Venue     Building 12. Level 13, Room 2, RMIT University, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

RSVP, please. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

Arakan Army and Rakhine State

Date       Monday 25th March 2019

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start   

Venue    Deakin Downtown, Level 12, Tower 2, 727 Collins St, Melbourne.

RSVP, please. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

Developing Research and Leadership Skills with Myanmar’s Youth

Date       Monday 25th February 2019

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start   

Venue     Building 80, Level 3, Room 15, RMIT University, Swanston Street, Melbourne.

RSVP, please. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

AMI January Gathering

Date       Monday 28th January 2019

Time       5:30 – 7:00 pm  

Venue    Madame Brussels, 59 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000

RSVP, please. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

AMI Annual General Meeting

Date       Monday 26th November 2018

Time       4:20 – 5:00 pm  

Venue    Room 6, Level 7, Building 8, RMIT University, Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000.

RSVP, please. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

Heritage – the Linnaeus Tripe Album

Date       Monday 26th November 2018

Time       5:30 pm for 6 pm start 

Venue    Seminar Room 2, Conference Centre Entrance 3 off La Trobe St,

               The State Library of Victoria, Latrobe Street (between Swanston and Russell) Melbourne.

RSVP, please. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

Federalism Questions in Myanmar

Date       Monday 29th October 2018

Time       5:30 pm for 6pm start (refreshments 7-7:30pm)

Venue     Level 12, Tower 2, Deakin Downtown,727 Collins St, Melbourne.

RSVP please, for catering purposes. Email: admin@aummi.edu.au

Myanmar’s Remote Universities –  experiences, progress, and challenges

Date: Monday 24 September 2018 Time         : 5:30 for 6:00-7:00 pm

Venue: The University of Melbourne, the Graduate School of Education, the Kwong Lee Dow Building, Room – Q 227, Level 2, 234 Queensberry St, Melbourne, VIC 3010.

RSVP essential for catering purposes, please email to admin@aummi.edu.au

August Seminar and Book Launch

Date: Monday 27 August 2018 Time         : 5:30 for 6:00-7:00 pm

Venue: Deakin Downtown –  Tower 2, Level 12, 727 Collins St, Melbourne.

Discount copies of the book will be available for sale.

RSVP essential for catering purpose, please email to admin@aummi.edu.au

Dinner with U Tin Htut Oo

Date: Thursday 23 August 2018 Time: 7 pm

Venue: The Burmese House restaurant (303 Bridge Rd, Richmond, VIC)

It will be a self-funded event. Please rsvp to May Kyel Winn (admin@aummi.edu.au) as soon as possible – places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

AMI Gathering at Madame Brussels

Date: Monday 30 July 2018 Time: 5:30 for 6 pm

Venue: Madame Brussels, 59 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000.

RSVP, please email to admin@aummi.edu.au