Unmuhbarru.ac.id, Barru – We are delighted to announce the upcoming Southeast Asia-United Kingdom (SEA-UK) Symposium on Area Studies, a significant academic event designed to foster international collaboration and advance scholarly discourse. This symposium is the result of a concerted effort by a distinguished group of institutions: SEAAM (Southeast Asia Academic Mobility), Universitas Lia, the University of South Wales, and Dublin City University. Their collective expertise and commitment are integral to bringing this important initiative to fruition. The event will be hybrid (30 Jne – 3 July 2025), and the onsite symposium will be in Universitas Lia (Jakarta).

This groundbreaking symposium will be co-hosted by these esteemed international partners in close cooperation with Universitas Muhammadiyah Barru. Located at unmuhbarru.ac.id in Barru, Indonesia, Universitas Muhammadiyah Barru’s role as a local host underscores the symposium’s dedication to engaging with the region and providing a platform for diverse perspectives within Area Studies. This collaboration promises to create a vibrant intellectual environment, bridging academic communities across continents.

The SEA-UK Symposium on Area Studies is set to be a vital forum for presenting cutting-edge research, exchanging innovative ideas, and fostering new partnerships in the expansive field of Area Studies. We anticipate a rich program that will explore a wide array of topics, contributing significantly to a deeper understanding of various regions and their complex dynamics. This event will be an invaluable opportunity for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to connect, learn, and collaborate on the pressing issues shaping our interconnected world.