Monday, July 20, 2015

Welcome to Meiktila University (About Us)



Meiktila University

About Us





Goal
Now that Myanmar has opened itself to the world, we hope that Meiktila University will have the opportunity to enjoy the fruit of academic freedom and autonomy. It is important to engage with foreign universities to exchange faculty and students and bring new academic ideas into the existing university environment. Our goal is to transform Meiktila University into an excellent academic institution which is free from racial discrimination and academically strong.




Mission

Meiktila University has firmly decided to make itself mature and experienced in order to face the challenges of the new knowledge-based age. This is the mission of Meiktila University.




Location


 


Meiktila University is located in Meiktila. It is a city which is situated in Mandalay Region on the Yangon-Mandalay road. It is well-known for its great Meiktila Lake and nine Buddhist Ordination Halls. Being the intersection of five motorways, Meiktila is blessed with good transportation: It is 543.9434 kilometres from Yangon and 148.0556 kilometres or a two-hour drive from Mandalay, the last royal capital of the last independent Myanmar kingdom. The surrounding area of Meiktila is green with grapevines and paddy fields. Enriched with pagodas, Meiktila is also home to other universities such as Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University, Meiktila Institute of Economics, Computer University, Technological University and Meiktila Education College. 



Campus

Meiktila University occupies a total area of 18.5424376 hectares.





























































History
Meiktila University began as Mandalay Division Regional College(Meiktila) in 1977. The college was renamed Meiktila Regional College in 1980. It was designated as Meiktila College in 1981. The college was raised to the status of Meiktila Degree College in 1996. Meiktila Degree College was promoted to university level in 2001.



Administration

Meiktila University is governed by the Administrative Board consisting of  Rector, Pro-rectors,  Senior Professors and  Administrative Officers. The Administrative Board is responsible for ensuring that lectures are given and performing research.The Administrative Board is under the Department of Higher Education(Upper Myanmar).
 

International Affiliation

 








Meiktila University has undergone changes since it was upgraded to the university level. That is to say Meiktila University has seen more students, more buildings, more books, more research activities and more programs. The striking change is that Meiktila University has signed a MOU with Gifu University of Japan to work in close partnership with Gifu University of Japan and its affiliated universities.The university is now working in close partnership with Gifu University of Japan. This will further strengthen the university in the academic field.
In accordance with the agreement on Academic Exchange and Cooperation between Meiktila Univereity and Gifu University, Professor Mutsuhiro SHIMA from Department of Chemistry and Bio-molecular Science, Gifu Universtiy visited Meiktila University in July, 2015 and meet with Rector, Pro-Rectors and Professors from Science Departments of Meiktila University to discuss matters related to students exchange programme. Moreover, he also met with science students of Meiktila University and explained about Gifu University and matters related to scholarship awards offered by the University.
Following the agreement on Academic Exchange Programme, one MSc first year student from Gifu University who specializes an electrical engineering is planned to come and study at Meiktila University in September 2015. In return, two MSc students, Ma Phyu Hnin and Ma Khin Moe Win from Meiktila University who specialize in Physics are planned to visit and study at Gifu University for two weeks and November 2015.




Research Network

Needless to say, research is the lifeblood of a university and it's no wonder Meiktila University has a research network of 24 universities. It is one of the 24 universities that attended GU-GLEE 1st International Meeting, 2014, held in Gifu, Japan, on December 17-18, 2014. The meeting was hosted by Graduate School of Engineering, Gifu University and its theme was "Towards the promotion of international exchange and mutual understanding among participating universities. Following the discussion of the meeting, the participants agreed to lay the future groundwork for promoting international exchanges and study abroad courses. Accordingly, the representatives from the participating universities signed a joint statement as a token of mutual understanding. As of the agreement among the representatives, a joint declaration was issued according to the spirit of MoU as follows:

(1) To develop future academic understanding and cooperation among participating universities

(2) To promote student exchanges and advance study-abroad programmes among participating 

      universities

(3) To promote faculty exchanges in various forms in order to encourage joint research activities 

      among participating universities

(4) To hold research networking events with participating universities and related industries.

The 24 partner universities are:

Andalas University (Indonesia), Bogor Agricultural University (Indonesia), Brawijaya University (Indonesia), Bung Hatta University (Indonesia), Chonnam National University (Korea), Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia), Griffith University (Australia), Meiktila University (Myanmar), National University of Malaysia (Malaysia), National University of Timor Lorosa'e (East Timor), Shikshan Prasarak Mandali's Sir Parashurambhau College (India), The State University of Campinas (Brazil), University of Bengkula (Indonesia), University of Brunei Darussalam (Brunei), University of Malaya ((Malaysia), University of New South Wales (Australia), University of Pannonia (Hungary), University of Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia), University of Utah (USA), Yadanabon University (Myanmar), Zhejiang University (China), and Gifu University (Japan).
 


Faculties & Programs

Meiktila University currently comprises of the Faculties of Arts and Sciences. MeiktilaUniversity offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs: Arts(B.A.), Sciences(B.Sc.), B.A.(Hons), B.Sc.(Hons), M.A. ,  M.Sc. and M.Res. Meiktila University's academic programs operate on a semester calendar beginning in December and ending in March for the first semester and beginning in May and ending in September for the second semester.


Strength of Academic and Administrative Staff

The strength of academic and administrative staff of Meiktila  University has grown since its birth as a university. Meiktila University is now strengthened with 288 academic staff including 92 PhDs and 190 administrative and office staff. 


Academic Departments
Academic departments provide facilities and guidelines for the teaching of the students, perform researches and conduct seminars. They also arrange tutorials for both undergraduates and postgraduates.


Faculty Contacts

Dr Ba Han                                         drbahan.han@gmail.com
Rector                                                rectormtlu@gmail.com

Dr Kaythi Thin                                  ktthin2009@gmail.com
Pro-Rector

Dr Khin Ma Ma Lay                        userkmml@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Myanmar

Dr Khin Khin Swe                            userkks@gmail.com                         
Professor
Department of Myanmar

U Aung Aung Myint                         aungaungmyintmdy@gmail.com                      
Associate Professor-cum-head
Department of English

          Dr Khaing Lae Win                         khainglewin771@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Geography

          Dr Mar Lar Thein                            marlarthein593@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Geography

Dr Mai San San Aye                       maigyi1963@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of History

Dr Tin Tin Hla                                 drtintinhlahist@gmail.com
Professor
Department of History

          Dr Aye Aye Mar                              dr.ayeayemar.mm@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Philosophy

Dr Htay Htay Thein                       dr.htayhtaythein@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Oriental Studies

Daw Aye Aye Thein                        titilay772@gmail.com
Lecturer-cum-head
Department of Law

Dr Ni Ni Aung                               professorniniaung@gmail.com                     
Professor-cum-head
Department of Chemistry

Dr Ni Ni Sein                                  drniniseinchemistry@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Chemistry

Dr Hla Hla Than                            hlahlathan911@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Physics

Dr Kyaw Kyaw Win                       drkyawkyawwynn@gmail.com
Professor
Department of Physics

Dr Hla Hla Tin                               drhlahlatin2014@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Mathematics

Dr San San Wai                             dr.sansanwai2014@gmail.com 
Professor
Department of Mathematics

Dr Thet Thet Tun                           thetthethtun.mgw@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Zoology

Dr Thandar                                     drthandar2016@gmail.com
Professor-cum-head
Department of Botany

Dr Zaw Min Thein                          zawminthein4663@gmail.com                                         
Professor-cum-head
Department of Geology





Student life

Meiktila University's academic staff instruct 6365 students. In the past students were not allowed to live in residential halls. Now students have been provided with accommodation in the university although many students live off campus. Both postgraduates and undergraduates live in residential halls on campus. Besides academic studies, students’ life is centered on extra-curricular activities and sports. Sport is played between Department teams and outstanding players from each department are selected to participate in themulti-university tournaments, representing Meiktila University Sport Team. 








Guest Speakers Talks

Meiktila University values professional expertise and always seeks opportunities to enrich the students’ skills and widen their knowledge.The university, therefore, tries to discover what relevant expertise is available to it. So, guest speakers’ lecturers are undoubtedly frequent throughout the academic year. 



Extra-curricular Activities
Extra-curricular Activities (Second Semester, 2014-2015 Academic Year)

Date
Department/ Committee
Topic
Speaker/ Remark
From
To
10.6.15

Headquarter of Myanmar Police Force (Meiktila District)
A Talk on ‘Drug abuse prevention, anti-narcotics smuggling, anti-human trafficking and traffic rules’to mark World’s No Smoking Day.
Superintendents of police, MaungmaungTun, MyintSoe, Myolwin
15.6.15
16.6.15
Meiktila University
Workshop on “Peer Review of Teaching, Part I”
Dr Zeya Oo (Academic Director)
15.6.15

Meiktila University
A Talk on teaching experience by a Myanmar lecturer of a SingaporeanCollege
U Tin Lin, President of Myanmar Engineers’ Association (S”pore)
17.6.15

Meiktila University
A Talk on “Education and Job Opportunities”
U Aung Win, Yaung Ni Oo Company
19.6.15

Geology Department
Tectono-magmatic Development of West Burma Block from Gondwana Land
U Naing Maw Than, Geologist (S’pore)
19.6.15
Every Wednesday &Thursday
Meiktila University
Statistical package fir Social Science (SPSS) Course
U Htay Win, Lecturer, Meiktila Institute of Economics
24.6.15 (Morning)

Physics Department
Bright Future and Opportunities for Physics Students
DrKhinSweMyint, Rector (Rtd.)
24.6.15 (Afternoon)

Physics Department
The usefulness of  Physics
DrKhinMaungTun Professor (Rtd.)
25.6.15

Myanmarsar Department
Essay, Poetry and Article conteststo markWorld’s No Smoking Day and as activities for Drug Abuse Prevention and Anti-narcotics Smuggling

26.6.15 (Morning)

Botany Department
Cognitive Development
DrMaungThinn Rector Mandalay University
26.6.15
(Afternoon)

Botany Department
Conceptual Teaching
29.6.15
3.7.15
Sports and Physical Educational Committee
Chess Competition (Male/ Female) and Table Tennis Competition (Male)

1.7.15
22.7.15
Arts Association
Painting Course

2.7.15

Meiktila University& Gifu University
A Talk on Gifu University & Physics
Professor KAZUMA Nakazawa& Professor SHIMA Mutsuharo
4.7.15

Chemistry Department
Chemistry Specializations’ field trip to Cement Factory (TharZi)
Apache Cement Factory , TharZi
6.7.15

Green Environment & Environmental Conservation Committee
Planting Trees Ceremony

12.6.15

Universities in Meiktila
Impromptu Talk Competition

8.7.15
13.7.15
Sports and Physical Educational Committee
Net Cane Ball contest (Male)

9.7.15

Philosophy Department
A Talk on Philosophy
DrTunShwe&Dr Saw Lin Lectureres, Mandalay University
14.7.15

Mathematics Department
A Talk on Mathematics
DrTheinMyint Director General (Rtd.)
15. 7. 15

Geography Department
A Talk on Geography
Daw L C Su Yee , Associate professor (Rtd)
15.7.15
22.7.15
Sports and Physical Educational Committee
Volleyball Tournament (Male/ Female)

22.7.15
24.7.15
Red Cross Society
A Talk on Women’s Health
DrTunTun, Medico Marketing Team
24.7.15

Arts Association
Painting Contest

25.7.15

MathematicsDepartment
Obeisance  Paying Ceremony (UDE students)

25.7.15

Botany Department
Field Trip to National Garden, Nay Pyi Taw

26.7.15

Physics Department
Obeisance Paying Ceremony (UDE students)

27.7.15

Arts Association Myanmarsar Department
Arts Exhibition &Htila Pan Khin (3) Wall Poster Exhibition

29.7.15

Association of Ethnic Literature and Culture
A Talk on Youth Sector by the title “ Aesthetic Literature to Successful Life”
Students from different departments &Dr Aye Aye Mar Professor Department of Philosophy
30.7.15
31.7.15
Buddhist Association
Wazo Robe Offering Ceremony

30.7.15
3.8.15
Hiking & Climbing Association
Hiking and climbing to Shan Yoma
Myanmar Hiking & ClimbingAssociation
First week of August

Chemistry Department
A Talk on Chemistry
DrKhin Mar Tun Pro-Rector (Rtd.)
9.8.15

Zoology Department
Obeisance Paying Ceremony (UDE Students)

15.8.15

Chemistry Department
Obeisance Paying Ceremony (UDE Students)

16.8.15

Botany Department
Homage Paying Ceremony (UDE Students)

17.8.15
20.8.15
University Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Mastering Quantitative Approach in Research Methodology, Mastering Data Analysis Using SPSS: Advanced Level and Mastering Data Analysis Using SPSS: Basic Level Course
Associate Professor Dr Lay Yoon Fah


Library

Meiktila University is proud to have a library which conserves rare books and ancient manuscripts with the flavor of Myanmar culture.  The library is furnished with 17363 books in Myanmar, 20155 books in English, 14255 Myanmar magazines 3509 English books, and 500 types of e-book although it is deprived of the newest books andjournals. The library has access to the internet and the learning corner in the library is a good place for accessing information. Moreover, there is an ongoing programme of works to improve access to a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities and information through online databases.  



Faculty of Sciences

The Faculty of Sciences was established in January, 2001. Currently the Faculty employs (         ) academic staff and (          ) administrative staff.  The Faculty of Sciences offers higher education in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, and Geology. There are 4603 undergraduate students and 302 post-graduate students.



Research Domain

Dr Khin Ma Ma Lay
Professor cum Head
Department of Myanmar

Dr Khin Ma Ma Lay is a professor of MyanmarsarDepartment  with over 15 years of research experience in Burmese poetry. Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Poetry in Innwa Period”. Her current projects focus on Magga So KhanPyo, a type of poetry in Innwa Period”.

Dr Khin Khin Swe
Professor
Department of Myanmar

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Linguistics” and its focus is looking at grammatical items. Her current project focuses on aninvestigation into prepositions used in Mon stone inscriptions.

U Aung Aung Myint
Associate Professor cum Head of Department
Department of English

His research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Prose Analysis and Literary Theories”.
Responsibilities
Currently, he is teaching English literature to undergraduate and postgraduate English specialization students in Meiktila University.
He also contributes to Meiktila University Magazine and Meiktila University Research Journal.

Dr Khaing Le Win
Professor cum Head
Department of Geography

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Urbanization, Natural Disaster Studies and Environmental Conservation Activities”.

Dr Marlar Thein
Professor
Department of Geography

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Agriculture and Environmental Studies”.

Dr Mai San San Aye
Professor cum Head
Department of History

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Struggle for Independence in Colonial Period”. Her research interest is “ The Role of Women Activities in Oil Field Strike”.

Dr Tin Tin Hla
Professor
Department of History

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ History of Konbaung Period”. Her research interest is“ Administration of Myanmar Kings during Early Konbaung Period”.

Dr Htay Htay Thein
Professor cum Head
Department of Oriental Studies

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Linguistics”. Her research interest is “Old Myanmar Inscriptions”.

Dr Than Ni
Professor
Department of Oriental Studies

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Pali Literature in Dhammapada”.

Dr Aye Aye Mar
Professor cum Head
Department of Philosophy

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Applied Ethics”. Her current projects focus on “ Social Ethics, The Ethics of Information and Communication Technology, Medical Ethics, Bioethics and The Ethics of Environmental Conservation”.

Daw Aye Aye Thein
Lecturer cum Head
Department of Law

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ International Law”.

Dr Ni Ni Aung
Professor cum Head
Department of Chemistry

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Material Chemistry, Environmental Analytical Chemistry and Geopolymer Chemistry”.

Dr Ni Ni Sein
Professor
Department of Chemistry

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “ Natural Product Chemistry, Food Analysis and physical Chemistry and Clinical Chemistry”.

Dr Hla Hla Than
Professor cum Head
Department of Physics

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Nuclear Physics”. Her current research focuses on “Experimental Nuclear Pyhsics and Material Science”.

Dr Kyaw Kyaw Win
Professor

His research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Electronics”. His field of interest is “Electronics and Material Science”.

Dr Hla Hla Tin
Professor cum Head
Department of Mathematics

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Analysis”. Her fields of interest are Algebra and Linear Programming.

Dr San SanWai
Professor
Department of Mathematics

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Differential Equations” and her fields of  interest are “Algebra and Probabilit’’.

Dr Shan Shan
Professor cum Head
Department of Zoology

Dr Thet Thet Tun
Professor
Department of Zoology

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Ornithology (A Study of Aves)” and her fieldof  interestis “Conservation management”.

Dr Thandar
Professor cum Head
Department of Botany

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Ecology, Hoticulture and Agriculture; and Environmental Science”.

Dr Thida Myint
Professor
Department of Botany

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Biotechnology, Economic Botany and Pharmacognosy”.

Daw Oo

Lecturer cum Head
Department of Geology

Her research focuses can be summarized under the banner of “Sedimentology” and her field of interests are: 1. Hazardous wastes disposal 2. Stratigraphy 3. Carbonate hurled mineralization 4. Disaster impact on environmental hazards.


Universtiy of Distance Education


Distance Education involves studying coursr materials from home and completing assignments. It also involves coming to on-campus courses for science students on weekends. A limited number of courses are offered for students who choose to study from distance.



Teaching Materials
 
Once students have enrolled, they will be supplied with course books and CDs. Students will also be supplied with study guides which usually combine a set of  lessons with useful guidelines and answer keys.



Courses Offered
  
1. Myanmar
2. English
3. Geography
4. History
5. Philosophy
6. Psychology
7. Oriental Studies
8. Law
9. Chemistry
10. Physics
11. Mathematics
12. Zoology
13. Botany
14. Economics
15. Commerce

Assessment

Assessment may take a number of different forms including assignments, laboratories and on-campus intensive courses.