Upcoming events

We host a range of entertainment and events on Southeast Asia throughout the year

From film screenings to professional development workshops, seminars and book launches, our public events program features local and international experts on Southeast Asia.

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SSEAC Postgraduate Lunch

Please join us for our last SSEAC postgraduate lunch of the year! This is a casual, low-stakes gathering with no agenda other than meeting up to chat and enjoy some delicious food together before a well-deserved end-of-year break!

Close up photograph of colourful kerupuk on woven bamboo tray

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Indonesia Council Open Conference 2023

Indonesia 25 Years On

The Sydney Southeast Asia Centre at the University of Sydney and Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western Sydney University are proud to host the Indonesia Council Open Conference 2023.

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Postgraduate and Early to Mid-career Researcher Writing Retreat

Dedicating time and space to disconnect and reconnect through writing

Postgraduate students and early to mid-career researchers focusing on Southeast Asia are invited to attend a dedicated writing retreat. This retreat is designed to provide you with both inspiration and peer support to kick off the year.

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Indonesia Social Science Seminar Series (IS4)

Join us in the last week of each month on Zoom to hear from the world's best experts on Indonesia!

This virtual seminar series brings together social science experts from across the globe to discuss pressing issues facing Indonesia.

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Philippines Social Science Seminar Series (PhilS4)

Join us each month on Zoom to hear from the world's best experts on the Philippines.

This virtual seminar series brings together a diverse group of social scientists from across the globe with shared interests in the Philippines.

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Thailand Social Science Seminar Series (TS4)

Join us in the second week of each month on Zoom to hear from the world's best experts on Thailand

This virtual seminar series brings together social science experts from across the globe to discuss pressing issues facing Thailand.

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Past events

Our centre runs a number of events throughout the year in conjunction with industry, government, NGOs and community partners. Take a look at our past events for ideas on how you can get involved with our centre.