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The Documentary: A new term in Myanmar

A New Term in Myanmar

29/08/2023 GMT

A new term in Myanmar

BBC World Service - The Documentary, A new term in Myanmar

How students in Myanmar have continued their education after the 2021 coup

We hear how students in Myanmar have continued their education after the 2021 coup.

On 1st February 2021, a coup d'état began in Myanmar where the National League for Democracy was deposed by the military. Students studying at the country’s higher education institutes were left with a decision: continue their studies under the new regime, or walk out. 

More than two years on from the coup, we hear from five students at Parami University sharing their experiences of studying during the coup. Offering a US style liberal arts education, Parami University is one of many institutions offering people another chance to begin, or in some cases, restart their learning. From dealing with electricity blackouts to writing essays about philosophy for teachers who are only ever a tile on a screen - and usually on the other side of the world - each student shares how they are using education as both resistance and hope for themselves and their country. Alongside them, we hear from Parami University staff and academics, who explain how education continues during conflict. 

Names and voices have been changed on some contributors

With thanks to Dr Shona Loong, Dr Will Buckingham, Dr Kyaw Moe Tun and students at Parami University

Producer: Mollie Davidson

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