All through 2023, Khon Kaen University has proceeded in accordance with the vision to be “a world leading research and development university”. The operations have been carried out under the 3 strategies: People, or stakeholders of the University; Ecological; and Spiritual of the University. The administrators, lecturers, personnel and students have wholeheartedly done their duties.
As an educational institution, Khon Kaen University has carried out a lot of projects and activities that help molding quality graduates for the society. Knowledge from research has been put into use for social development in various aspects. In 2023, Khon Kaen University has publicized a lot of news related to projects carried out and others, which have brought wide impacts to the world society. The processes and the bodies of knowledge benefit the people, and the media have selected to quote the content from KKU website to publicize in a broad circle. Twenty five outstanding breaking news can be concluded as follows:
14 News related to ‘People Strategy’:
- Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn conferred degree certificates to graduates – by Jiraporn Pratomchai, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/167875/
- They look so real! Socials all appreciate KKU Medical Illustration students’ pictures of “Ajarn Yais’ bones” – by Phanit Khatnak, Link: https://www.kku.ac.th/16911
- Congrats to “Miss Yona” from KKU Demonstration School, who shows her skill as a writer at age of 10, by publishing her fiction, getting some earning and out-of-class skill– by Phanit Khatnak, Link: https://www.kku.ac.th/16681
- KKU happy to open “Research Center for Caring the Elderly at Ban Kho”, Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Agriculture – by Benjamaporn Mamook, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/167225/
- Free Non-Degree Program of Faculty of Agriculture – by Benjamaporn Mamook, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/150198/
- Development of “XZAM” Website, Faculty of Engineering / KKU Library- by Watchara Noichompoo, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/165202/
- KKU opens house – guidelines for studying in Japan, Faculty of Education – by Watchara Noichompoo, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/130040/
- KKU students win 3 prizes at National American Standard Design Award 2023, Faculty of Architecture – by Kannapat Sirikiat, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/139848/
- “ISAAN PRIDE 2023” and hope to promote “Equality of Gender of Isan”, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences – by Phanit Khatnak, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/146381/
- Press release about Faculty of Dentistry’ success in patient treatment by “Innovation for Healing Jaw Bones”, the first case of Thailand and Isan – by Phanit Khatnak, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/164927/
- KKU celebrates the 60th Anniversary by holding the great Science Week 2023 under Creative Generation Concept– by Suchat Thepphukhiaw, Link: https://www.kku.ac.th/16766
- KKU’s Soft Power in culture – transferring tools for wickerwork using Tawan bamboo, Office of Academic Services – by Chalee Prom-in, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/158050/
- KKU is celebrating the 60th Anniversary at the big KKU CSV event, showcasing outstanding innovations and research, and 32 service booths for free! See you all there on Sep 27. – by Jiraporn Pratomchai,Link:https://www.kku.ac.th/16934
- KKU celebrates the 60th Anniversary by holding “KKU Women’s Volleyball Challenge 2023”, aiming to prepare Isan students as international volley ball professional players– by Phanit Khatnak, https://www.kku.ac.th/16376
8 News related to ‘Ecological Strategy’:
1.Cool! KKU has developed AI called “Wow Ja” that transforms statements into Isan spoken language – the first of its kind in Thailand – by Phanit Khatnak,Link: https://www.kku.ac.th/16499
2.“Ugly Veggies” Platform, International College – by Benjamaporn Mamook, Link:https://th.kku.ac.th/161043/
3.KKU Transformation: renovating dormitories and complex, Structure Division – by Watchara Noichompoo, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/152681/
4.KKU launches an AI that shows the biological age and important organs from blood test, which assists in slowing down aging and diseases – by Jiraporn Pratomchai, Link:https://www.kku.ac.th/15888
5.KKU’s Molam Metaverse, College of Local Administration – by Jitladda Saenta, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/142312/
6.KKU is ranked the first of Thailand by THE Impact Rankings 2023 for the SDG in ‘zero hunger’ and ‘quality education’, and the 97th of the world for sustainable development goals– by Jiraporn Pratomchai, Link: https://www.kku.ac.th/16513
7.Isan Agricultural Fair – full form after Covid-19 – with the great fair venue at KKU farms, Faculty of Agriculture – Rawiporn Saisaenthong, Link: https:// th.kku.ac.th /128477/
8.Wholemeal Puree” a new ready-made dish from Technology research wins an international Silver Medal Researchers from the Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, win a silver medal from their work: “Ready- Made Wholemeal Puree” at an international competition.
– by Prateep Thewongsa, Link:https://www.kku.ac.th/16354
3 News related to ‘Spiritual Strategy’:
1. KKU holds the “Great Mo Lam Festival” with 24 bands as soft power to celebrate the 60th KKU Anniversary, Oct 9-11, 2023
– by Jiraporn Pratomchai, Link:https://www.kku.ac.th/16927
2.KKU celebrates the 60th Year by holding the Music & Marching Arts International Thailand KKU Open 2023 July 5-8, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts – by Jiraporn Pratomchai, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/147008/
3.Si Than Festival, Art and Cultural Center – by Jiraporn Pratomchai, Link: https://th.kku.ac.th/165659/
In 2024, it is hoped that people in Khon Kaen University will join in driving forwards various news of Khon Kaen University to achieve the goals, policies and missions in sustainable development of the University as a principle institution for developing the region and the country.
Concluded by Communications Division
Jiraporn Pratomchai