Geography

Professor Laurence Dudley Stamp

He taught Geography at Rangoon University and the University of London. He authored several books and articles (on Land Use, …). One book is a prescribed text. He lectured to the first year students at LSE (London School of Economics) instead of delegating to his assistants.

His rationale : “A major subject can be taught any qualified teacher, but a minor subject should be introduced by a motivated, senior teacher. The class could be the sole exposure in their academic career; so it is important to give the students a good overview of the subject.”

At SPHS

We had to take World Geography and Burmese Geography until the Eight Standard. Contouring, Climatic Interpretation, … are some of topics that we learned.

RU Geography Sayas and Sayamas

Dr. Daw Thin Kyi (GBNF)

She is the first native Professor of Geography. She is also one of the early female Professors at Rangoon University.

U Tun Hla Aung

I was a volunteer assistant for Saya U Tun Hla Aung, who was in charge of several committees including the “Zay Nay Yar Cha Htar Yee Committee” for the Rangoon University Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 1970. Among those who applied for permits include U Maung Maung Tar (Academy winning actor, trying to sell his line of make up) and the Playboys (Than Naing, Thein Tan, …)

U Win

He attended UCC before going for his Ph.D in the US. He is an expert on Water Resources and GIS (Geographical Information Systems). He was the last speaker for the conferences held by BRS (Burma Research Society). After his presentation, the then Number One announced that “BRS has been disbanded”.