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Three student-led teams—Project PyitTineHtaung, Project Luminary, and the Book Buddies Team—have been selected as recipients of the Civic Engagement Project Awards (Fall 2025). A collaboration between Parami University and the Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA 21), formerly known as the Open Society University Network (OSUN), this award recognizes and empowers student initiatives that create meaningful community impact through hands-on engagement and

Parami University and National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, have formalized a new academic partnership to deepen cooperation in education, research, and cultural exchange.

Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun, President of Parami University, gave a talk as a panelist at the NYSEAN Conference on Intellectual Freedom in Southeast Asia and the United States, a hybrid event held at New York University, where he talked about authoritarianism and threats to academic freedom.

Dean of Academic Affairs at Parami University participated in the Talloires Engaged Member Roundtable discussion alongside representatives from 26 institutions across 20 countries. The discussion focused on how universities can serve as sanctuaries for displaced people—both symbolically and practically—while fulfilling their research, educational, and civic missions.

Faculty, students, and staff from Parami University presented their papers at the Taiwan Southeast Asian Studies conference in Taichung.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly shaping how young people learn, communicate, and prepare for their futures. From generating ideas to supporting research, AI tools like ChatGPT have become everyday companions for students. Yet, as these technologies bring convenience and creativity, they also pose challenges—from misinformation and bias to ethical dilemmas and overdependence. Following recent global discussions sparked by the misuse of AI, the need for responsible and

Dr. Dale Mineshima-Lowe, a faculty member in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Parami University, presented at “Collaborating with or for Artificial Intelligence?”, an online expert panel organized by The Hague Centre for Digital Governance, Leiden University, in the last week of September 2025. 

Led by our Student Affairs Team, an in-person gathering was held in Yangon this weekend, bringing together faculty, staff, and students from the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. The meetup featured a variety of exciting games that helped bring community members closer together, with staff and students joining in the fun.

Our Academic Advisor, Alex, had the privilege to visit four of our students who live in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

Dr. Elena Nikolova, a full-time faculty member of Social Science and Humanities at Parami University, has been appointed as Associate Editor of the journal Gender, Technology and Development (Q2), which is hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok. 

I had the chance to present my initiative, Back to the Farm: A Mental Health Journey for Internally Displaced Chin Girls. Sharing this idea in such a space reminded me that youth voices matter, even in policymaking circles.

What does it really mean to be humble? And if you think you’re humble, how do you know whether you’re genuinely humble—both confidently and honestly?

One shared, “I found the workshop to be an excellent platform for practical teaching strategies that I could directly apply in my classroom...

The internship also took me across the United States—visiting Washington, D.C., New York, and California. Experiencing these different cultural, social, and professional environments expanded my perspective.

A student citizen is someone who learns not just for themselves but also contributes to their community...

this summer was so meaningful for me. I got the opportunity to participate in Project Membumi, which focuses on reducing food waste and integrating organic waste installations into a wider scope.

“I was amazed to learn that waste management is systematic and highly disciplined in Taiwan. Citizens take responsibility for their own garbage,” shared Zin Mon Thant.

PICE has introduced 10-week Professional Development Courses designed for individuals aiming to advance their careers by upgrading their skills and expertise. The first two highly sought-after courses, Research Fundamentals and Data Science Essentials, are now open for registration. These courses are suitable for beginners and professionals seeking to enhance their skills and gain hands-on experience.

A photo of students, staff, and faculty joining the online Matriculation Ceremony A new semester started with a new cohort of students....

Struggling to make ends meet, he lost the motivation to study. "I thought my dream was gone," he said. But then a friend came to visit. "You've already spent over a decade on education," the friend told him. "Don't give up now. You should finish what you started."