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  • Policy Briefing by the President on Supporting International Research Co-Publication

    Policy Briefing by the President on Supporting International Research Co-Publication

    📢 The Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence held a policy briefing session

    Guidelines on Supporting International Co-Publication with Overseas Scholars

    On 10 February 2026, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence organized a briefing to promote and support research publication in collaboration with international scholars. The initiative aligns with Walailak University’s development direction toward becoming a world-class research-intensive university.

    According to the 2026 World University Rankings, Walailak University ranked in the 1201–1500 band globally and 6th in Thailand, with a notable strength in Research Quality ✨

    The event was honored by distinguished speakers:

    🔹 Prof. Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President — delivered the policy address
    🔹 Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation — provided guidance and answered questions
    🔹 Asst. Prof. Dr. Patnarin Supakorn, Director of the International Affairs Center — presented funding opportunities supporting international co-publication
    🔹 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Institute — presented AI tools for identifying research collaborators and publication support strategies

    A total of 66 researchers from 13 schools attended the event, reflecting strong engagement and commitment among faculty members to elevate research output to the international stage 🌏

    Policy Briefing by the President on Supporting International Research Co-Publication
    Policy Briefing by the President on Supporting International Research Co-Publication
  • Walailak University Organizes the Human Research Ethics Training Program for Fiscal Year 2026

    Walailak University Organizes the Human Research Ethics Training Program for Fiscal Year 2026

    On Saturday, 31 January 2026, the Institute for Research and Innovation Promotion toward Excellence, in collaboration with the Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Thailand (FERCIT), organized the Human Research Ethics Training Program (Thai-language Course) at Bhattarathamaporn Conference Room, 9th Floor, Building B, Walailak University Medical Center Hospital.

    The objective of this training program was to enhance participants’ understanding of the principles and criteria for ethical review of research involving human subjects, including risk and benefit assessment for research participants, the informed consent process, ethical considerations in various types of research, good clinical and research practices, and standard operating procedures of human research ethics committees. The program aimed to improve the quality of academic research and ensure compliance with international standards on human research ethics. The training was attended by more than 120 participants, including faculty members, researchers, students, and university personnel.

    The distinguished speakers from the Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Thailand (FERCIT) were as follows:

    • Dr. Anothai Phokathikorn (Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University)
    • Colonel Associate Professor Dr. Nithipan Suksumegh (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
    • Colonel Associate Professor Dr. Naiyarat Prasongsuk (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Nithikun Aksorn (Navamindradhiraj University)

    On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Institute for Research and Innovation Promotion toward Excellence, graciously presided over and delivered the opening remarks for the training program.

    Following the training, participants were required to complete a post-test and a short satisfaction survey, the results of which will be used to further develop and improve future training programs. Participants who achieved a post-test score of no less than 80 percent were awarded a certificate of completion.

                The Institute for Research and Innovation Promotion toward Excellence is committed to supporting faculty members, researchers, students, and personnel in becoming competent, responsible, and ethically grounded researchers, in alignment with international standards of research ethics.

  • You Are Invited to Join The 5th Walailak Research Convention 2026 (WRC 2026)

    You Are Invited to Join The 5th Walailak Research Convention 2026 (WRC 2026)

    Walailak University, through the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE), cordially invites researchers, academics, students, and interested participants to attend The 5th Walailak Research Convention 2026 (WRC 2026), taking place on March 25–28, 2026, at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.

        The conference theme is: “Global Higher Education Synergy in Driving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability.”

        WRC 2026 serves as an international platform for knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and innovation networking aimed at advancing carbon neutrality and sustainability goals through global higher education synergy and emerging technologies.

    Official Opening Ceremony

        • Date: March 26, 2026

        • Venue: Bussarakham Meeting Room, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum, Walailak University

        • Live broadcast via Facebook: Walailak Channel

    Conference Highlights Include:

        • Opening Ceremony Address by national executive leadership

        • Keynote Speech by an internationally recognized scholar

        • International Panel Discussion:

            “The 2030 Agenda: Leveraging AI for a Sustainable Future”

        • Oral Presentations

        • Parallel Sessions

        • Special Sessions

        • Walailak Investor Day 2026

    Registration: https://forms.gle/QS3VBBxgWdBssqHS6

    More Information: https://wrc.wu.ac.th/2026

    Tel.: +66 7576 3558

  • Invitation to Participate in Walailak Research Convention 2026 (WRC 2026)

    Invitation to Participate in Walailak Research Convention 2026 (WRC 2026)

    Walailak University cordially invites scholars, researchers, students, and interested participants to attend the 5th Walailak Research Convention 2026 (WRC 2026), to be held during 25–28 March 2026 at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, in celebration of the 34th Anniversary of Walailak University.

    The convention is organized under the theme:
    “Global Higher Education Synergy in Driving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability”
    and aims to promote international knowledge exchange, foster global research collaboration, and highlight the vital role of higher education in addressing sustainability and climate challenges.

    The Official Opening Ceremony will take place on 26 March 2026, from 08:30–12:00 hrs., at the Bussarakham Meeting Room, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum. The program features keynote speeches, high-level policy talks, and an international panel discussion delivered by distinguished experts from leading institutions worldwide.

    Participants will gain valuable insights into artificial intelligence, sustainable innovation, and carbon neutrality, while expanding academic and professional networks on a global platform.

    📌 Free participation
    📌 Registration: https://forms.gle/QS3VBBxgWdBssqHS6
    🔗 More information: https://wrc.wu.ac.th/2026

  • Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE)Hosts Special Lecture on “Strategies and Experiences in Securing International Research Grants”

    Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE)Hosts Special Lecture on “Strategies and Experiences in Securing International Research Grants”

    On Friday, December 26, 2025, the Institute for Excellence in Research and Innovation Promotion organized a special lecture titled “Strategies and Experiences in Securing International Research Grants.” The event was presided over by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation, who delivered the opening remarks.

    The institute was honored to have Research Professor Dr. Jetsumon Prachumsri, Associate Dean for Research at the Faculty of Tropical Medicine and Head of the Mahidol Vivax Research Unit (MVRU), as the keynote speaker. Dr. Jetsumon shared her extensive knowledge, firsthand experiences, and strategic approaches to developing high-quality research proposals for international funding agencies.

    This event served as a collaborative platform for researchers to exchange ideas and gain direct insights from a leading expert. Participants received valuable consultations and recommendations on elevating their research proposals to meet international standards, fostering future global research networks and collaborations.

    The lecture drew significant interest, with 55 researchers attending from 12 different schools. This high turnout reflects the enthusiasm and commitment of the university’s research personnel to elevating their work to a global stage.

  • Upper Southern Higher Education Network Hosts “U-School Mentoring Reading & Showcase” to Advance Educational Quality and Foster a Love of Reading

    Upper Southern Higher Education Network Hosts “U-School Mentoring Reading & Showcase” to Advance Educational Quality and Foster a Love of Reading

    On December 19, 2025, Walailak University, serving as the host institution of the Upper Southern Higher Education Network, organized the “U-School Mentoring Reading & Showcase” event to present and share outcomes from the Education Quality Development and Local Development Project — mentored by higher education institutions — along with reading promotion competition activities for fiscal year 2025.

    The event stemmed from the Upper Southern Higher Education Network receiving support from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (OPS-MHESI) to implement two key projects

    • The Education Quality Development and Local Development Project, mentored by higher education institutions under the Higher Education Development Network, fiscal year 2025
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    • The Education Quality Development and Local Development Project, mentored by higher education institutions — Reading Promotion Activities, fiscal year 2025
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    The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. Keerati Kaewsamrit, Director of the Higher Education Driving and Development Division. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation of Walailak University, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Project Management Committee of the Upper Southern Higher Education Network, delivered the welcome address. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, serving as Secretary of the Project Management Committee, presented the project report.

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    The event featured key activities that reflected the tangible outcomes of the projects. It drew considerable interest from executives and representatives of OPS-MHESI, including Ms. Nadda Cheyode, Director of the HSRI Driving and Development Group 1, as well as representatives from the Upper and Lower Central Higher Education Networks, project management committee members, faculty from network institutions, teachers, and students — with approximately 150 participants in total.

    The “U-School Mentoring Reading & Showcase” served not only as a platform for presenting academic work and project achievements, but also as an opportunity to strengthen collaborative networks among higher education institutions, schools, and communities, with the shared goal of sustainably elevating educational quality and nurturing a reading culture at the local level.

    Photo galleries and event highlights are available for viewing.

    Written by: Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence

    📅 December 19, 2025

  • Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence Organizes the “AI for Academic Excellence” Workshop to Enhance Publication Capacity through Artificial Intelligence

    Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence Organizes the “AI for Academic Excellence” Workshop to Enhance Publication Capacity through Artificial Intelligence

    On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence organized an online hands-on workshop entitled “AI for Academic Excellence: Enhancing Publication Capacity through Artificial Intelligence” via Zoom Meeting. The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Siwit Pongkarangsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation, who officially opened the program and emphasized the importance of applying artificial intelligence to advance research quality and academic publishing.

    The workshop was honored by Professor Dr. Panita Wannapiroon, Head of the Department of Information and Communication Technology for Education, Faculty of Industrial Education, and Head of the Innovation and Technology Management Research Center, Research and Development Office of Science and Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok. She also serves as Chairperson of the IEEE Education Society Thailand Chapter. Professor Dr. Panita served as the keynote speaker, sharing her academic expertise and professional experience with participants.

    สถาบันส่งเสริมการวิจัยและนวัตกรรมสู่ความเป็นเลิศจัดโครงการอบรมเชิงปฏิบัติการ เรื่อง AI for Academic Excellence เพิ่มศักยภาพการตีพิมพ์ด้วยปัญญาประดิษฐ์

    The training program aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the research process and the preparation of academic manuscripts. The workshop focused on the use of AI to support data analysis, improve scholarly writing, and develop effective prompt engineering techniques, thereby increasing the quality and publication potential of research outputs at both national and international levels.

    The workshop attracted strong interest from academic staff and researchers, with a total of 80 participants in attendance. Participants are expected to apply the knowledge and skills gained to systematically and efficiently develop and refine their research manuscripts, contributing to higher-quality and more impactful scholarly publications.

    สถาบันส่งเสริมการวิจัยและนวัตกรรมสู่ความเป็นเลิศจัดโครงการอบรมเชิงปฏิบัติการ เรื่อง AI for Academic Excellence เพิ่มศักยภาพการตีพิมพ์ด้วยปัญญาประดิษฐ์
    สถาบันส่งเสริมการวิจัยและนวัตกรรมสู่ความเป็นเลิศจัดโครงการอบรมเชิงปฏิบัติการ เรื่อง AI for Academic Excellence เพิ่มศักยภาพการตีพิมพ์ด้วยปัญญาประดิษฐ์

    Interested individuals may access the recorded training videos at:
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DE5l793b4exWS1BxpvsCanA51kURvlZ2?usp=sharing

  • Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence Organizes Workshop on “Developing Research Programs and Proposal Writing”

    Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence Organizes Workshop on “Developing Research Programs and Proposal Writing”

    The Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence organized a workshop titled “Developing Research Programs and Research Proposal Writing” under the Network for Research Project during 28–29 November 2025 at Sea Stone Hotel, Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The workshop aimed to strengthen research collaboration within the university, enhance researchers’ competencies in developing high-quality research programs and proposals, and support the preparation of competitive submissions for external funding in Fiscal Year 2027. A total of 44 researchers participated in the event.

    The event was honored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witchitpan Wongwong, Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, who delivered the opening remarks and a keynote session on “How to Craft Research Proposals that Captivate Funding Agencies.” This was followed by a panel discussion on “Funding Landscape and Key Strategies,” featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Udomsak Saeng-ngow from the School of Medicine and Asst. Prof. Paphan Nilsawas Duhaimelin from the School of Political Science and Public Administration.

    Throughout the two-day workshop, participating researchers worked collaboratively to develop research program plans and project proposals. The session concluded with the presentation of concept proposals, allowing participants to receive constructive feedback from experts to refine and strengthen their proposals for future submission.

    This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to fostering high-quality research and building a strong research network capable of driving knowledge and innovation toward sustainable development.

  • Walailak University Research Steering Committee Holds 11th Meeting of 2025

    Walailak University Research Steering Committee Holds 11th Meeting of 2025

    On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence hosted the Walailak University Research Steering Committee Meeting, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, presided over the meeting. The session was attended by committee members comprising research center heads from various schools across the university.

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    During the meeting, information was exchanged regarding research funding for fiscal year 2026, along with the promotion of activities designed to support faculty members of Walailak University in submitting research grant applications. The discussions placed particular emphasis on elevating research quality and creating a positive impact on society and the nation.

    Written by: Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence

    📅 November 27, 2025

  • Walailak University Research Steering Committee Holds 10th Meeting of 2025

    Walailak University Research Steering Committee Holds 10th Meeting of 2025

    On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence hosted the Walailak University Research Steering Committee Meeting, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation, presided over the meeting. Also in attendance was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, along with committee members comprising research center heads from all schools.

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    This meeting marked the first session of fiscal year 2026, during which the research performance outcomes from the previous year were reviewed and summarized. The committee discussed Walailak University’s research operational plan to set directions and goals for the fiscal year 2026 and drive research excellence.

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    Written by: Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence

    📅 October 30, 2025