On 6 to 7 January, 2012, academics from various universities and research institutes working on Myanmar met in Passau for a joint workshop. The objective of the event under the headline "Perspectives of Myanmar studies in the German-speaking region": To discuss the current situation in Myanmar and its consequences for Myanmar studies, identify research perspectives and pinpoint possibilites for collaboration. Representatives from nine universities and research institutions came together in Passau to found the Academic Forum Myanmar (or "Wissenschaftsforum Myanmar"). The network is to be coordinated by the Chair of Southeast Asian Studies II, University of Passau. Spokesman is Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Korff. A symposium to follow up this workshop is planned for later this year.