This seminar series, organised by the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne and Politics and International Studies, Victoria University , is aimed at creating a forum for following and discussing contemporary political, economic and social developments in the Southeast Asian region. It is hoped that the series, which began in 2nd Semester 2011, will continue into the long-term. The series draws on presenters based in Melbourne, as well as in other parts of Australia and overseas.

While presentations are encouraged that relate directly to a researcher’s current specific research focus, the series is also keen to hear presentations on contemporary developments that flow from lecturers’ and researchers’ general knowledge of the region and their ongoing observation and analysis of developments.

This semester’s program of six seminars includes presentations on Indonesia, including West Papua, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor Leste. Presenters include intellectuals from Indonesia and Timor Leste visiting Australia.

Seminars are held at 5pm on a Wednesday. The presentation by Avelino Coelho, from Timor Leste, will be on a THURSDAY. Most seminars will be held in Room 321, Asia Institute, Level 3, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Swanston Street, University of Melbourne. 

For further information: please contact Asia Dr Max Lane (maxwell.lane@vu.edu.au ) or Dr Michael Ewing (mce@unimelb.edu.au)