📜 Unlock the Secrets of the Past: Approaching the Colonial Archive Workshop 📜
Are you a researcher, postgraduate student, or history enthusiast looking to sharpen your archival research skills? Join us for an intensive 2-day workshop designed to help you navigate and critically analyse colonial-era records in Malaysia.
🌟 Workshop Highlights
- Day 1 (In-Class Lecture): Gain insights into why archives matter for academic research, the administrative history of British Malaya, and specialized sessions on Malayan Communist Party research and local history (villages/towns).
- Day 2 (Archival Practicum): A unique opportunity for a guided tour and hands-on research at Arkib Negara Malaysia.
🗓️ Event Details
- Date: 4 & 5 February 2026 (Wednesday & Thursday)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Venues:
- Day 1: Bilik Mesyuarat Dekan 2, Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya
- Day 2: Arkib Negara Malaysia
- Registration Fee: RM30
- Speakers: Dr. Wong Yee Tuan, Dr. Tan Miau Ing and Dr. Ho Kee Chye
- In-Class Lecture: Four Themed Sessions (3 English, 1 Mandarin)
⚠️ Limited Slots Available!
To ensure a high-quality learning experience, this workshop is limited to 30 participants only. Don’t miss your chance to gain practical skills for your academic journey!
🔗 Register Now: https://forms.gle/aQL1a6zWFfusfST86
Organized by:
- Humanistic Buddhism Research Centre (HBRC), UM
- Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (MCRC), UM
- Cold War in Malaysia Research Group
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