On Friday, June 9th, 2023, Dr. Charatdao Kongmuang, Vice President for Student, Alumni, and Art-Culture Development at Naresuan University (NU), along with NU members, warmly welcomed Professor Dr. Ingrid Liu, President of Tzu Chi University (TCU) in Taiwan, during her official visit to NU. The meeting took place at Thao Saed Meeting Room, located within the King Naresuan Exhibition and Convention Centre (KNECC) at NU in Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Dr. Charatdao Kongmuang (right), Vice President for Student, Alumni, and Art-Culture Development at Naresuan University, welcomes the President of Tzu Chi University: Professor Dr. Ingrid Liu (left).
TCU, a private university in Hualien, Taiwan, was founded by the Tzu Chi Foundation and is renowned in Taiwan for its excellent medical education. The university maintains strong connections with Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital, situated on the same campus, as well as five teaching hospitals across Taiwan. Notably, TCU has actively nurtured international ties through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NU and a series of cooperative agreements signed with NU’s Graduate School, Faculty of Medical Science, and Naresuan University International College (NUIC). These agreements encompass staff exchange visits, student mobility under exchange programs, and a dual degree program between the two universities, further enhancing the already close relationship between us.
Dr. Charatdao Kongmuang (right), Vice President for Student, Alumni, and Art-Culture Development at Naresuan University, presents Professor Dr. Ingrid Liu (left), President of Tzu Chi University with a token of appreciation.
Professor Dr. Ingrid Liu (left), President of Tzu Chi University presents Naresuan University members with a gift of traditional Taiwan products.
NU members are delighted to have the privilege of Professor Dr. Ingrid Liu’s presence at the 26th Thai Neuroscience Society International conference on “Neuroscience and Brain Disease: From Translation to Intervention,” hosted by Faculty of Medical Science, NU. In the morning, she graced the conference with a keynote lecture titled “Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease with Anti-Inflammatory Strategy,” which garnered great interest from both staff and students.
Dr. Yutthapong Tongpob (left), Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation Development, introduces Naresuan University members before commencing the discussion session.
Assistant Professor Dr. Supaporn Lamlertthon, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Graduate School reported the updated progression on NU’s visit to TCU in Hualien, Taiwan, scheduled for May 29th-30th, 2023.
Professor Dr. Ingrid Liu (center left), President of Tzu Chi University discusses with NU members regarding research and academic collaborations, as well as student & staff mobility activities.
The afternoon session commenced with an update on NU’s visit to TCU in Hualien, Taiwan, scheduled for May 29th-30th, 2023, as reported by Assistant Professor Dr. Supaporn Lamlertthon. The meeting then shifted its focus to exploring opportunities for further collaboration between TCU and NU, including the following potential activities:
(i) Academic collaborations, such as the establishment of a double degree program.
(ii) The establishment of an Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with assistance from NU’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
(iii) Linking social and cognitive psychology to service-learning programs.
(iv) Implementing mindfulness and meditation practices to enhance student happiness on campus.
(v) Encouraging faculty and student exchanges and mobility programs.
(vi) Collaborating on research projects and pursuing international research grants in various fields, including Chinese and Thai herbal extraction and natural products.
These collaborations can expand into other areas of mutual interest, such as organizing a bilateral symposium between TCU and NU and conducting joint-international conferences involving Academia Sinica.
Dr. Charatdao Kongmuang (center right) along with NU delegates: Prof. Dr. Sutisa Thanoi (left), Vice Dean of Faculty of Medical Sciences, and Dr. Yutthapong Tongpob (right), Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation Development, discuss collaborations with Prof. Dr. Ingrid Liu (center left), President of Tzu Chi University, leading to a lively exchange of ideas and strengthen their collaborations.
The meeting underscored the significance of actively promoting mobility opportunities for students, facilitating staff exchanges, and encouraging visits to fortify the close collaboration between NU and TCU. By the conclusion of the discussion, both institutions firmly believed that this dedicated effort to sustain academic and research linkages would unlock boundless possibilities for cooperation, enhancing the capabilities of staff and students from both TCU and NU. Ultimately, this synergy would empower the human resources of Taiwan and Thailand, fostering a desirable outcome.
The meeting was arranged on Monday, June 9th, 2023 at 1.00 pm at Thao Saed Meeting Room, King Naresuan Exhibition and Convention Centre (KNECC), NU, Phitsanulok, THAILAND.
List of Naresuan University members:
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- Yutthapong Tongpob Assistant to the President for Research and Innovation Development
- Prof. Dr. Saisiri Mirasena Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Dr. Sutisa Thanoi Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Krongkarn Chootip Graduate School
- Prof. Dr. Supaporn Lamlertthon Graduate School
- Prof. Dr. Yuwayong Juntarawijit Faculty of Nursing
- Prof. Dr. Patcharaporn Sudchada Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Jutaluk Kongsuk Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Nithra Kitreerawutiwong Faculty of Public Health
- Prof. Dr. Kanokkarn Snae Namahoot Faculty of Business, Economics and Communications
- Prof. Dr. Napisa Waitoolkiat Faculty of Social Sciences
- PongsiraKongthaewtong Faculty of Social Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Sasima Charoenkit Naresuan University International College
- Jenjit Nakpreecha Division of Research and Innovation
- Chakrit Fuangprang Division of International Affairs and Language Development
