THE third anniversary of the Naypyitaw State Academy was held at the function hall of the academy at 8:30 am yesterday.
Union Minister for Education Dr Chaw Chaw Sein, Deputy Minister U Nay Myo Hlaing, directors-general from the respective departments, the rector and pro-rector of the academy, professors (heads of department), teachers, staff, and students attended the event.
In her address, the Union Minister said that the Naypyitaw State Academy was established in the capital on 9 November 2022 with the aim of turning out intellectuals and professionals, promoting creativity and innovation, and advancing the quality of higher education. The academy initially opened in the 2022-2023 academic year with four faculties — Arts, Science, Economics, and Law — offering twelve specialized courses to 126 students.
In the following academic years, the Faculty of Medicine (2023-2024), the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Sports Education (2024-2025) were added, bringing the total to seven faculties and twenty specializations from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, four new disciplines — Nuclear Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Library and Information Studies, and Diplomatic Studies — were introduced, expanding the total number of specializations to twenty-four. The academy has been equipped with modern teaching aids, laboratories, physical training facilities, reference books, Internet access, and an e-library to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
The Union Minister emphasized that student-centred learning remains vital to the academy’s mission. She urged teachers and staff to continue fostering creativity, innovation, and moral integrity among students while maintaining the academy’s traditions and reputation for excellence.
Afterwards, Rector Dr Nu Nu Lwin presented a report on the academy’s progress over the past three years and explained the objectives of the paper-reading session. The Union Minister then presented a bouquet to the rector in honour of the anniversary activities, followed by a visit to the exhibition booths displaying research works.
The event continued with a research paper-reading session where twenty papers were presented. Certificates of honour were awarded to the resource persons, and Pro-Rector Dr Soe Soe Aung delivered closing remarks.
The Union Minister and officials also inspected the ongoing construction of the convocation hall within the academy compound. — MNA/KZL
