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05 July 2022
Next generation of creative minds tackle real-world issues in Southeast Asia
Master of Commerce students developed a range of creative responses to real-world challenges in Southeast Asia as part of an initiative developed by the University of Sydney Business School and the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre.
15 June 2022
Improving smallholder livelihoods
Associate Professor Jeffrey Neilson reflects on fieldwork in Vietnam as part of a four-year project to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands region.
10 June 2022
2022 Publishing highlights: New books on Southeast Asia
From politics to history, education and the environment, these new books by SSEAC’s members showcase a diversity of interests and insight on all things Southeast Asia.
25 May 2022
“Building Back Better” than what?
After natural disasters, communities are often encouraged to “build back better”. But is it possible to build back safer, and if so, how?
19 May 2022
Politics in Action 2022: Polls, the pandemic, and civil society in Southeast Asia
Back in person in 2022, our annual Politics in Action forum focused on the latest political, social and economic developments in six countries of Southeast Asia.
05 May 2022
Over the counter: Tracking inappropriate antibiotic supply by pharmacies in Vietnam
University of Sydney-led research finds that inappropriate antibiotic supply is common in community pharmacies across Vietnam, a practice that contributes to antimicrobial resistance.
26 April 2022
Addressing the barriers to vaccination in Southeast Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic has put vaccine coverage in the global spotlight and there is growing awareness of the need to understand the factors that may support or inhibit people from being vaccinated.
13 April 2022
Filipinos are heading to the polls: What's at stake?
Thousands of positions will be up for grabs in the Philippines’ upcoming election, including the presidency, vice presidency and parliamentary seats, with more than 67 million Filipinos eligible to cast ballots.
21 March 2022
University and Minderoo launch 'Thrive by Five' app, in Indonesia
The University of Sydney and Minderoo Foundation have begun the global rollout of a unique, culturally tailored app for carers focused on crucial early childhood development, with the first launch in Indonesia today.
21 March 2022
Action on Ukraine exposes Canberra's muted response on Myanmar
Given the prompt, coordinated international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some in Myanmar are wondering why the military junta has not faced something similar, writes Dr Susan Banki.