November 1, 2023 – Khon Kaen University administrators led by Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of the University; Asst. Prof. Acharawan To-phagngam, Assitant to the President for International Affairs; and administrators and representatives from the College of Local Administration. Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, International College, College of Graduate Study in Management; and Acting Director of the International Affairs Division attended the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Khon Kaen University and Eastern International University, Socialist Republic of Vietnam (EIU) led by Mr. Nguyen Tan Loi, Chairman of the University Council, EIU. The ceremony took place at Sirikunakorn Room 5, 6th Floor, Sirikunakorn Building, Khon Kaen University.

Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University said, “Khon Kaen University is pleased to develop academic collaboration with the Eastern International University, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, especially in student exchange and training at Eastern International University and the Becamex Group. The exchange will enhance working skills and English language of the students. In addition, Khon Kaen University is collaborating with over 20 leading institutions in Vietnam, and during the last August, KKU administrators had a chance to visit and discuss with the administrators of EIU for development in academic and program collaboration besides student exchange.”

Mr. Nguyen Tan Loi, Chairman of the University Council, EIU, said, “On behalf of the Eastern International University, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, I am very pleased to meet with the administrators of KKU and sign the MOU today. EIU is the university that holds the strategic goal in education transformation, development of economy, industry, social and culture. EIU is happy to welcome students from Khon Kaen University, under the cooperative education program, for practicum at EIU in the near future. The MOU signing today means our strong academic collaboration. I am grateful to all the faculties and organizations that have contributed to this collaboration.”

The MOU signing is aimed at developing academic, research collaboration, exchange of students, training, and cooperative education program.
After the MOU signing ceremony, EIU delegation met with Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman of Khon Kaen University Council and Mr. Surapon Petch-vra, Vice Chairman of the University Council to discuss the policies in administration of the two universities.

In addition, on November 1, 2023 – EIU delegation met with administrators of the College of Local Administration and on November 2, 2023, the delegation met and discussed with the Faculty of Nursing, the International College, the College of Graduate Study in Management and the faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy for the academic collaboration activities in the future.

News: Prawsaeng Siripanuwat, International Affairs Division
Edited by Patrateera Thumthan, International Affairs Division
Photos: Sakhin Khaochaimaha, International Affairs Division

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September 20, 2023 – Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, held the 16th International Conference on Educational Research (ICER) under the subject: “Quality Education for all: Pedagogy, Technology, and Lifelong Learning”. The conference opened up a chance for researchers who were interested in education to acquire experiences from international experts. Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University presided over the opening ceremony, while Assoc. Prof. Issara Kanjuk, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Education gave a reporting speech and welcomed participants.

The conference featured oral presentations, both online and onsite, of 66 projects by participants from 6 countries, namely, South Africa, Japan, China, America, the Philippines and Thailand. The participants then attended the learning and sharing workshop. There was an exhibition on ICERKKU Showcases where works of researchers and students of the Faculty of Education and the Demonstration School of Khon Kaen University were shown. In addition, there were special talks by educational experts, namely: Prof. Yueh-Min Huang, Ph.D., from the National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, TAIWAN; Dr. Arianna Berardi-Wiltshire from Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand; Prof. Frode Eika Sandnes, Ph.D., from Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway; and Prof. Kintawee Khlaisang, Ph.D., from Chulalongkorn University. The talks presented concepts and experiences that covered education and lifelong learning in the digital age and digital transformation.

Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, always sees the importance quality education and lifelong learning that lead to sustainable future. ICER 2023 is a conference that aimed to develop education and learning in the age where technology has the important roles in continuous learning and development.

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Thursday September 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 16:30 p.m. – Khon Kaen University, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Africa Embassy of Thailand held the big event: “The Colours of Africa 2023” with academic lectures on the Region of Africa and visits to the institutions. Mr. Surapon Petch-vra, Vice Chairman of Khon Kaen University Council, gave a welcoming speech to H.E. Mr. Moustapha Mahmoud Moustapha Elkouny, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Thailand and the delegation of the African Ambassadors to Thailand. Mr. Worawoot Pongprapapant, Director-General, Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs opened the academic talk session. Over 200 University administrators, students, lecturers and academic personnel of the Northeast institutions attended. The event was held at Peerasit Khamnuansilpa Room, College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University.

Mr. Surapon Petch-vra, Vice Chairman of Khon Kaen University Council mentioned in his welcoming speech, “Khon Kaen University and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are pleased to support educational collaboration with the African Embassy in Thailand. The special academic lecture about the Region of Africa, ‘The Colours of Africa 2023’ today will raise awareness of the potentialities of the African Region in trading and investments. It will also enhance better understanding of the culture and tourism in Africa to the academic sector and the people in Thailand, and at the same time celebrates the 60^th Anniversary of the African Union. Thailand is always determined to tighten the Thailand-Africa relationships in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.”

“Khon Kaen University, as a leading research and socially dedicated university is strong in research. There are a number of specific research centers that aim to use the outcomes of research studies to solve important problems in the region. For example, the Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Research Center is outstanding in the tropical medicine and diseases. The Center was founded to promote happiness and good living of the community people. In addition, there are the projects carried out continuously on sustainable agriculture, food safety, and different fields of engineering, all of which involve African communities. Many proactive projects have been performed, for over 2 decades, with countries in Africa, such as training of over 100 African students at the graduate level at the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA). The training in this regard covers smart soil in farming, water management, local foods, and food safety. There have been workshops arranged on tropical diseases and engineering at Polytechnic of Namibia, Africa. Two MoUs have been signed with African institutions and Morocco.”

“Presently, there are 3 African students studying at a graduate level in Khon Kaen University, one from South Africa studying for a master’s degree at the Faculty of Engineering; one from Nigeria studying for a PhD degree at the Faculty of Medicine; and the third from Egypt studying at a PhD degree at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts. There were African students graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture and the Graduate School of Khon Kaen University,” added the Vice Chairman of Khon Kaen University Council.

The Colours of Africa 2023 featured special talks by the team of Ambassadors of Africa to Thailand and Charge d’ Affaires from the African Embassy. The talks provided knowledge about African Region to people and institutions in Khon Kaen, with possibilities for trading and investment between African Region and the private sector in Khon Kaen and the provinces nearby. The first session was a Panel Discussion on: “The African Union Agenda 2063” by Ambassadors and a Charge d’ Affaires of the 6 African countries, namely, H.E. Mr. Moustapha Mahmoud Moustapha Elkouny, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Thailand; H.E. Mr. Kiptiness Lindsay Kimwole, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Thailand; H.E. Mr. Abderrahim Rahhaly, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Thailand; H.E. Mr. Ovikuroma Orogun Djebah, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; H.E. Mr. Darkey Ephraim Africa, Ambassador of Republic of South Africa to Thailand; and Mr. Ashoor Salem Ashoor Omran, Acting Charge d’ Affaires of the State of Libya to Thailand. The second session was a special talk on “Benefactions of Mr. Nelson Mandela to the Region of Africa” by H.E. Mr. Darkey Ephraim Africa, Ambassador of Republic of South Africa to Thailand.

After the lectures, the delegation of Ambassadors visited the Innovation Farming Learning Center, the Earthworm Learning Center, the Soil and Fertilizer Unit, and the Fishery Unit of the Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University. The collaboration with the Embassies of Africa to Thailand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this time is very useful and truly promotes the future collaboration.

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Photos: Natthawut Jaruwong

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September 8, 2023 at 15:00 p.m. – Assoc. Prof. Orathai Pia-ura, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, led HU-SO delegates including Asst. Prof. Marasri Sothip, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Administration; Asst. Prof. Tananan Bunwanna, Ph.D.; Asst. Prof. Silapakit Teekantikul, Ph.D.; Ajarn Nguyen Thi Khanh; and some staff members to meet Mr. Chu Duc Dung, the Consul-General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Khon Kaen. The purpose of the visit was to discuss academic collaboration and to tighten the relationships between the two countries. The Dean also presented, on this occasion, a vase of flowers to congratulate the 78th Anniversary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at Vietnam Consulate General, Khon Kaen.

The discussion of academic collaboration between the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Khon Kaen University and Vietnam Consulate General, Khon Kaen ended up successfully with agreement on similar needs to increase the number of both inbound and outbound students of the two countries. There is also the need to increase the number of exchange lecturers, researchers and staff, as well as to carry out activities that support and promote Vietnamese language such as Vietnamese Festival, special talks, etc. The discussion also went on to consider collaboration in establishing a Vietnamese Study Center in order to promote the academic implementation between institutions in the future.

Information: International Relation Group, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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August 21, 2023 – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University led by Assoc. Prof. Orathai Pia-ura, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty; Asst. Prof. Prawpan Polbun, Chairperson of the Liberal Art Program in Eastern Languages and Chairperson of the Japanese Language Major; lecturers and personnel in the field of foreign languages welcomed a group of lecturers and students from Meijo University, Japan to the Language and Cultural Exchange Program 2023. The welcoming ceremony took place at the Conference Room 1, HS.05, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University.

Assoc. Prof. Orathai Pia-ura, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University explained that the Language and Cultural Exchange Program for students of Meijo University emerged from the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Faculty and Meijo University, Japan. The responsible department is the Liberal Art Program in Eastern Languages and the Japanese Language Major. The training in Thai language and culture for Meijo University students is aimed at disseminating Thai culture and building an academic network with an overseas university. Moreover, the program is increasing the academic competency and the status of the Japanese program to be more accepted. The training program this year is from August 21 until August 27, 2023.

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