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SUMMARY:SMU Global Summer Programme (10th Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: 23 June – 18 July 2025\nSession 2: 7 July – 1 August 2025 \nApplication Period: 6 January – 15 April 2025 23.59 (GMT +8) \nGain new insights and perspectives on Asia\, Digital Intelligence and Sustainability from SMU faculty! \nWhat to expect from SMU GSP: \n\nSpend four weeks with SMU professors and international students\nRead courses focusing on Asia\, Digital Intelligence and Sustainability\, and earn credits towards your studies\nExperience 36 contact hours per course\, spread over three interactive seminar style classes per week\n\nSign up if you are an undergraduate\, a postgraduate\, or a recent graduate!\nSession 1: 23 June – 18 July 2025\nSession 2: 7 July – 1 August 2025 \nApplication Period: 6 January – 15 April 2025 23.59 (GMT +8) \nAPPLY NOW! \nEarly Bird Special*: Complete your application and make all necessary payments before 28 February 2025\, 2359 hours (GMT +8) to reserve a spot in our popular day trip to Johor Bahru\, Malaysia! Click here for the poster and more details. \nMain SMU GSP Website: https://geo.smu.edu.sg/study-in-smu/global-summer-programme \nWHY SMU? \nEstablished in 2000\, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its teaching excellence and world-class research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. Our distinctive pedagogy of small class sizes and seminar-style teaching in our lush city campus\, set within the heart of Singapore’s cosmopolitan cityscape\, offer a transformative education to help you discover your fullest potential. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/smu-global-summer-programme-10th-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20250128T110000
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition A Myanmar Odyssey: 4 Years of Fight and Displacement
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition\, featuring the work of Myanmar artist Shwe Wutt Hmon\, is born out of solidarity with the people of Myanmar that has been fighting for democracy since the coup d’état led by General Min Aung Hlaing on 1 February 2021. Within a matter of days\, youths and older people from all walks of life began to pour onto the streets in outrage and protest against the military. Since then\, for almost four years now\, the population has been demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of the imprisoned leaders and all other political prisoners in spite of the military’s use of lethal force. Amidst the failure of the international community to respond and take action\, people are not giving up\, continuing their support for the opposition National Unity Government (NUG) in exile. Many young people have taken up arms and joined the armed struggle as a last recourse against dictatorship\, with many counting on the armed resistance by the People Defence Force and the Ethnic Armies gaining ground to eventually win the revolution. \nTheir resistance has come at a heavy price. As of November 2024\, 5\,973 people have been confirmed killed by the junta and a total of 27\,694 people have been arrested\, with 21\,137 currently detained and 170 people have been sentenced to death. 577 children have been arrested and 660 children killed (AAPP). The number of displaced people in the country and across borders is over 3 million and growing as young people leave the country to escape from forced conscription in the army. \nSEA Junction presents this fourth commemorative art exhibition as part of its commitment to raise awareness of the Myanmar coup crisis among the general public through art. Originally installed to be exhibited from 28 January – 9 February 2025\, the exhibition period has been extended to 2 March 2025. This year\, the focus of the exhibition is on the coup’s aftermath as an “odyssey”\, to signify the long and perilous journey in challenging the dictatorship as well as the patriarchal norms at its core\, and also the displacement of people from Myanmar within and outside the country. The art photographer\, Shwe Wutt Hmon expresses these intersecting messages through three artwork series in mixed media that together provide a multi-faceted image of the still enduring odyssey as the fight for a New Myanmar continues\, as briefly described below: \nForever Young (2021-2022) \nShwe Wutt Hmon’s “Forever Young” twin sets of photo-collage portraits of Gen Z protesters is dedicated to Myanmar’s forgotten youths. Their lives and dreams have been shattered but they remain extraordinarily dedicated and committed to saving their country from military dictatorship. Awash in red\, the faces of protesters in the two sets of 21 pieces each (one on a white and one on a black background) are remarkably absent. Their real identities are hidden in discomforting chaos\, in some instances obscured by delicate spring flowers\, in others by guns and bullets. The series documents the festering rage that has found a new outlet in the linguistic\, cultural\, and stylistic idiosyncrasies of the nation’s Gen Z. \nPortraits of the Anonymous \nLike in the quote adapted from a line of writer Virginia Woolf “For most of history\, anonymous was a woman”\, women who were among the crowds of photographers who documented the military coup remain invisible and anonymous to these days. This portrait series aims to highlight these lens-based practitioners\, from photographers and filmmakers to photojournalists and artists who covered the 2021 coup d’état. Against the background of coup-wise images\, shot by the each participating artist herself\, these women are portrayed in their professional postures\, along with their testimonies. “Portraits of the Anonymous” speaks about a collective history of women artists who were parts of the Burmese spring revolution\, vividly memorialising their struggles\, strengths\, labours\, and contributions. \nPermission to Stay (2022-2024) \nThe artist left Myanmar after the military coup and eventually relocated to Chiang Mai in November 2021\, where she tried to build a new life in exile\, struggling to find stability and a sense of belonging. This mixed-media self-portrait series explores the themes of migration and displacement. Printed and manually intervened\, outlined and colour filled on Saa paper\, a traditional Northern Thailand material\, the series narrates the artist’s journey with a mix of chaos\, humour\, and self-sarcasm. The series of 10 artworks captures the intersections of the artist’s identity as a Myanmar passport holder—one of the least protected and most discriminated statuses globally—her migration to Thailand\, and her life in limbo.  While acknowledging her privileged position compared to war refugees and stateless persons\, the artist exposes the emotional and financial toll of living in constant transition. This reflection on the burdens of displacement and the resilience needed to sail life as a migrant\, offer a deeply personal yet collectively resonant perspective of contemporary experiences. \nArtist Profile \nShwe Wutt Hmon is a Burmese photographer and mixed media artist. She was part of the protest against the Junta’s coup that overthrew their democratic government in the Spring of 2021. She developed ‘Forever Young’ and ‘Portraits of the Anonymous’ over the course of the Spring Revolution. Shwe’s poetically inclined repertoire often includes intimate\, contemplative images shot within private\, enclosed spaces. Since Shwe moved to Chiang Mai in November 2022\, she has become interested in experimenting with printing these scanner-generated self-portrait images on Saa Paper. \n \nFor more information\, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140 \nNB: The exhibition is free\, but donations are welcome to support SEA Junction activities. \n  \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organisation Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions\, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information\, see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Twitter (X)\, Bluesky and Instagram @seajunction \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/art-exhibition-a-myanmar-odyssey-4-years-of-fight-and-displacement-2/
LOCATION:Curve wall\, 4th floor\, BACC
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SUMMARY:OPEN CALL – WOMEN IN FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY 2025
DESCRIPTION: \nWomen photographers\, filmmakers\, and visual artists who use film or photography are invited to submit work for Objectifs’ 8th Women in Film & Photography Showcase in 2025. Selected work will be part of the print exhibition\, slideshow/video installation\, artist talks or screenings at Objectifs (Singapore) from Oct to Nov 2025. \nThe Women in Film & Photography Showcase at Objectifs is a tribute to the artists\, photographers\, and filmmakers who have created works that tell stories with impact\, break boundaries\, and inspire us. The Showcase focus is on work from Southeast Asia\, East Asia and South Asia.  \nOur theme for this edition is WHAT WE CARRY. \nWhat are some things we carry with us throughout our lives? When is the act of carrying a marker of hope\, resilience\, resistance\, or choice\, and when is it not? How do we decide when to keep holding on\, and when it is time to let go? How do the things we carry inform our identities\, our journeys\, and our connections to the world around us? After all\, we carry to be able to carry on\, carry over\, and carry towards. \nThese questions invite reflection on the diverse and personal ways in which our histories\, environments\, and experiences shape what we carry. We invite projects that interrogate the theme\, and how these elements interact with our sense of self and community. We also welcome submissions that consider the theme expansively\, and broaden our scope for dialogue. \nThrough your work\, we aim to engage with the many layers of individual and collective experiences\, inviting new perspectives on the things we hold close\, and the stories we choose to carry forward. \nAPPLY NOW! \nWHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  \n\nPhoto essays or photo-based work of any genre\, based on the theme of What We Carry. Completed series or ongoing projects are both acceptable and can be from any year of production. Selected work may be presented in a group print exhibition or slideshow presentation. OR\nShort films or video art (below 30min) of any genre\, based on the theme of What We Carry. Works should be 30 min and below in duration and available for screening in a digital file format\, and can be from any year of production. Selected work may be presented in a group screening or video installation.\n\n\nOur focus is on work from Southeast Asia\, East Asia(China\, Mongolia\, North Korea\, South Korea\, Japan\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan and Macau) and South Asia(Bangladesh\, India\, Sri Lanka\, Pakistan\, Bhutan\, Nepal\, and Maldives). We welcome applicants who are from these countries to submit their work for consideration. Applicants who are not currently residing in their native countries may also submit their work for consideration.\nWe welcome work from artists who identify as female\, and non-binary individuals.\nSelection of works will be made by Objectifs\, and will be based on how the work relates to the theme\, as well as how it resonates with other projects that are chosen. We will also consider the feasibility of presenting the work in our galleries. Selected work will be part of the print exhibition\, slideshow installation\, artist talks\, or screenings at Objectifs.\n\nKEY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS \n\nA summary of the project (up to 250 words).\nArtist bio (up to 180 words).\ni) FOR PHOTO ESSAYS/PHOTO BASED WORKS: URL to an online gallery (e.g. Facebook album\, Photoshelter\, Googledrive\, or a dedicated page on your website etc) and not download links (e.g. wetransfer)\nii) FOR SHORT FILMS/VIDEO ART: Please provide the URL to preview the work (e.g. YouTube\, Vimeo or other video viewing platforms)\, and not download links (e.g. wetransfer). Please include the passwords for any private views.\n\nSUBMISSION TERMS & CONDITIONS  \n\nThere is no entry fee. If the applicant’s work is selected\, Objectifs will undertake the printing and exhibition production costs.\nApplicants may submit more than one project for consideration\, but must submit each project as a separate application.\nApplications must be submitted electronically by 28 Mar 2025 (1159PM SGT). Incomplete or physical submissions will not be accepted. We will not accept any late applications after the deadline.\nObjectifs’ selection decision is final. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback for applicants who are not selected for the showcase.\nBy submitting an entry\, an applicant warrants and represents that any intellectual property are original to them\, and that they have the rights granted for the work\, that here have been no prior transfer of the rights to the images and that the publication of the images will not infringe upon any other person’s copyright or other rights. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold Objectifs harmless from any liability\, loss cost and expense (including legal fees) arising from any breach of the foregoing warrants\, due to or arising out of the applicant’s submission materials.\n\n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/open-call-women-in-film-and-photography-2025/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Child's Dream University Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:The University Scholarship – International Programme application for the 2025-26 academic year is NOW OPEN! Applicants from Myanmar and Cambodia are welcome to apply. \nWe are excited to announce the Child’s Dream University Scholarship application for students from Myanmar and Cambodia who wish to pursue international programs in Thailand. The application deadline is Friday\, 28 February 2025 \nOnline APPLICATION FORM: https://bit.ly/4grF8fA\nFor QUESTIONS\, please send an email to uspib@childsdream.org \n \nAbout Organization \nChild’s Dream (มูลนิธิเกื้อฝัน) exists to ensure that children and young adults in the Mekong Sub-Region\, affected by inequality\, grow up to be healthy and have access to quality education and better employment opportunities. For more information\, please visit: https://childsdream.org/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/childs-dream-university-scholarship/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
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SUMMARY:SEAMEO SEPS Research Grants
DESCRIPTION:The SEAMEO SEPS Research Grants is launched to encourage academic and community-based researchers from Southeast Asia to undertake research on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) and related themes. These grants aim to generate a wealth of knowledge on SEP\, expand its application beyond Thailand\, and contribute to community development\, ultimately improving the quality of life in the region. \nGeneral Theme: SEP and Sustainability \nThe focus of the SEAMEO SEPS Research Grants FY 2024/2025–FY 2025/2026 is to encourage research work that looks into the application of SEP in addressing sustainable development challenges across Southeast Asia. Research should explore how SEP can serve as a foundational context\, a baseline for comparative studies\, or a practical tool for linking various sectors\, such as education\, environment\, culture\, technology\, and economic resilience\, to sustainable development goals. \nIt is essential that SEP is included in the research either as the central theme or integrated into the study through its application to real-world problems. Whether focusing on theory\, practice\, or both\, proposals should demonstrate how SEP principles contribute to sustainability and align with regional development objectives\, such as the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nResearch Areas \n\nHow SEP supports long-term sustainability practices across different sectors.\nSEP’s contributions to promoting Sustainable Living at the community or national level\, fostering economic resilience and thriving within their environmental limits.\nAligning SEP with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Southeast Asia.\nExploring other Values and Frameworks similar to SEP that enhanceequitable development.\nHow SEP fosters Intercultural Understanding and Related issues inthe context of sustainability.\n\nExpected Outcomes and Outputs \nThe following are the anticipated benefits of the research funded by the SEAMEO SEPS Research Grants. These outcomes need to be outlined in the grant proposal to demonstrate the potential impact of the research and to justify the need for funding. \n\nKnowledge base on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and related themes is increased\, and is made accessible to stakeholders\nOpportunities to promote Sufficiency Economy Philosophy outside Thailand is expanded\nResearch collaborators and advocates on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy are identified and networked.\n\nThe following are examples of outputs that would be beneficial both for academic development and practical applications. \n\nJournal articles\, research papers\, and manuscripts summarising the key findings about the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy\, its relevance\, and its application in various contexts.\nOnline platforms\, repositories\, or databases where stakeholders (e.g.\, policymakers\, educators\, practitioners) can access research on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.\nEducational modules and online courses designed to increase awareness and understanding of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for a broad audience.\nPolicy recommendations on the adoption or adaptation of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in local\, national\, or global contexts\, particularly in sustainable development and governance.\nEstablishment of partnerships with international or regional universities\, research institutions\, and organizations that can help promote Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in various countries.\nInternational conferences\, webinars\, or symposiums where Sufficiency Economy Philosophy can be presented\, discussed\, and promoted among global or regional stakeholders.\nProjects and studies comparing the application of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in different cultural and economic contexts to assess its potential scalability.\nDocuments that explore the potential of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as a global framework for sustainable development and economic resilience in various international settings.\nResearch networks or consortia of academics\, NGOs\, and government organisations working together on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy-related topics.\nInitiatives to spread the word about Sufficiency Economy Philosophy\, including advocacy materials\, social media campaigns\, and events that engage global or regional audiences and raise awareness about its importance and practical applications.\n\nThese outputs would be helpful in disseminating knowledge of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy\, fostering international or regional collaboration\, and creating real-world impacts from the research into sustainable development practices. Research grants could be used to fund the setup for these outputs\, making them both accessible and actionable for a wide variety of stakeholders. \nWho Can Apply? \n\nA national of one of the SEAMEO Member Countries\nBetween 18 and 55 years of age at the time of application\nProficient in the English language\nNot employed/contracted by any of SEAMEO Centres and Network\, or by SEAMEO Secretariat\nNot a previous recipient of any SEAMEO grant for the past 3 years\n\nBenefits of Grant Recipients \n\nUSD 4\,000 research funding for meaningful studies on SEP and sustainable development\nOpportunities to present findings at SEAMEO SEPS and other events\nAccess to a network of practitioners and scholars dedicated to SEP and sustainability\n\nContact Person \nMs Abigail Lanceta \nEmail: l.abigail@seameoseps.org \ncc research@seameoseps.org \n  \nDownload \nSEAMEO SEPS Research Grants Guidelines \nApplication Form \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/seameo-seps-research-grants/
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SUMMARY:“Reflections on AI for Social Innovation” Rapid Asia’s 15th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:Background \nAs part of its 15th-anniversary celebration\, Rapid Asia is holding a public discussion at SEA Junction on 28 February 2025 from 4.00 – 7.00 pm on the roles of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of social development work in the region. The event\, titled “Reflections on AI for Social Innovation\,” will be hosted in a hybrid format\, welcoming participants both in person and online\, with the aim to explore the multiple dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI)\, including the growing influences of AI\, its impact on employment and education\, and roles of AI in the development sector in Southeast Asia and beyond. \nEvent Agenda \n \nTo register and reserve a seat\, please visit https://onlinesurvey.rapid–asia.com/primary/WebInterview/Q7X2ZNBE/Start \nFor more information\, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140 \nNB: The event is free\, donations are welcome to support SEA Junction activities. \n \nOrganizers \nRapid Asia \nRapid Asia specializes in social research for social development clients and has extensive experience in consulting projects on monitoring and evaluation (M&E)\, both in terms of innovative design and efficient delivery. They aim to help social development clients to achieve sustainable change\, through evidence-based methodology. For more information\, please visit https://rapid-asia.com/ \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions\, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information\, see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Bluesky\, Twitter\, and Instagram @seajunction \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/reflections-on-ai-for-social-innovation-rapid-asias-15th-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, 4th floor\, BACC
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