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Walailak University Participates in a Forum Highlighting the Strength of the Upper Southern Research Network at The Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai

Representing the Upper Southern Thailand Research Network, Walailak University, under the leadership of Assoc.Prof.Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President and Chair of the Network, delegated Assoc.Prof.Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Director of the Research and Innovation for Excellence Institute and Secretary of the Network, to participate in the National Forum on Enhancing the Research Management Capacity of Thailand’s Nine Research Networks.

This event, held on July 24–25, 2025 at The Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, was supported by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).

On this occasion, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong served as a panelist representing the Upper Southern Region in a discussion titled:
“Strengthening Research Management Capacity within Thailand’s Regional Research Networks”, alongside representatives from the other three regions of Thailand.

Additionally, two representatives from the region presented their successful research initiatives: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mudtorlep Nisoa, Lecturer from the School of Science, Walailak University, and Ms. Janpen Chidchuea, President of the Palm Oil Farmer Community Enterprise, Tha Saba Subdistrict, Trang Province. They showcased the outcomes of their project titled: “Development of a Prototype Factory for Natural Red Palm Oil and Value-Added Product Innovation”, which received funding under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Research and Development Program, supported by MHESI.

This collaboration reflects Walailak University’s strong commitment to driving practical, impactful research that contributes to sustainable

July 25, 2025

Walailak University Signs MOU on Multi-Institutional Human Research Ethics Review and Participates in the 2025 Annual Meeting

On July 23, 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Chuchart Phansawad, Chairperson of the Human Research Ethics Committee at Walailak University, was assigned by Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President of Walailak University, to attend the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Multi-Institutional Human Research Ethics Review. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the 2025 Annual Meeting organized by the Foundation for the Promotion of Human Research Ethics in Thailand (FPHRET), at the Mandarin C Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok.

This MOU, which includes 50 partnering institutions across the country, aims to establish a collaborative national system for human research ethics review. The agreement is set for a five-year term and is supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Foundation for the Promotion of Human Research Ethics in Thailand (FPHRET), both of which serve as advisors and facilitators of this initiative.

Walailak University’s participation in this collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing the quality and credibility of its human research practices in accordance with national ethical standards. It also strengthens the university’s commitment to ethical research, while fostering national-level collaboration to ensure sustainable protection mechanisms for research participants.

July 23, 2025

Burapha University Visits Walailak University to Study a Leapfrogging Research and Innovation Management Model

On July 15, 2025, a delegation of 34 administrators and staff members from Burapha University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Jittima Charoenpanich, Vice President for Research and Innovation, visited Walailak University in Nakhon Si Thammarat to explore effective strategies for research and innovation management. Walailak University is recognized as a national model in driving leapfrogging development in research systems, spearheaded by the Center for Research and Innovation for Excellence (CRIE), which plays a key role in strategic planning, developing research support systems, and generating impactful results for local and national development.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President of Walailak University, and Associate Professor Dr. Wichitpan Rodwong, Director of CRIE, at Khao Luang Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Cooperative Education Building. The visit featured a special lecture on integrated research management, capacity building for researchers, and strategies to drive innovation toward tangible utilization at both regional and national levels.

During the knowledge exchange session, Associate Professor Dr. Jittima Charoenpanich shared,

“Burapha University has traveled from the Eastern region to the South to build academic alliances. We chose Walailak University because it is a Global University and a role model in leapfrogging management, especially in research quality, currently ranked 5th in the country. We are here to learn from their approach and bring those insights back to Burapha.”

The visit provided opportunities for both institutions to exchange ideas and best practices on key topics such as:

Development of research and innovation management systems
Strategies for promoting publications and securing research grants
Support systems and digital tools
Motivation and recognition mechanisms for researchers
Capacity building for operational and executive-level personnel

This activity marks a significant step in strengthening the research and innovation network between the two institutions and lays the foundation for collaborative knowledge development, management practices, and advancement of Thai research to the global stage.

July 15, 2025

Walailak University’s Research Institute Launches “SPRING CLINIC” to Ignite the Research Potential of Emerging Scholars

On June 27, 2025, the Institute for Research and Innovation Promotion toward Excellence, Walailak University, organized an introductory event for the SPRING CLINIC (Supporting Publication and Research Initiative for Growth) at Moklan Meeting Room, Professor Dr. Wijit Srisa-arn Building. The objective of the event was to enhance the capabilities of early-career researchers, particularly in the areas of research funding applications and academic publishing.

Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Phongsakornrungslip, Vice President of Walailak University, presided over the opening ceremony, delivering a welcome speech and outlining the importance of research in driving the university toward becoming a leading academic institution at both national and international levels.

Following the opening, Associate Professor Dr. Wichitpan Rorwong, Acting Director of the Institute, introduced the SPRING CLINIC initiative, detailing its objectives, criteria, and service procedures. He also presented the program’s mentoring system, which provides structured support through research funding advisors and publication mentors to guide young researchers toward success.

A highlight of the event was the sharing session, where experienced faculty members who have excelled in securing research grants and publishing scholarly works shared their valuable insights. The guest speakers included:

Associate Professor Dr. Nirundorn Matan, School of Engineering and Resources
Associate Professor Dr. Cholticha Ramyasmit, School of Allied Health Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Worawan Phanpipat, School of Agricultural Technology
Associate Professor Dr. Nattawit Wattanasakulphong, School of Engineering and Resources

The SPRING CLINIC initiative marks a significant step toward nurturing and empowering the next generation of researchers in a systematic and strategic manner, aligning with the university’s mission to promote impactful research for sustainable societal and national development.

Photo/Report by:Rawiwan Putthong

June 27, 2025

Workshop on “Leveraging Generative AI to Enhance Research Manuscripts for Scopus Journals within 30 Hours”

On June 9–10, 2025, the Committee for Promoting the Utilization of AI in Research, in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, Walailak University, organized a workshop on “Leveraging Generative AI to Enhance Research Manuscripts for Scopus Journals within 30 Hours” at Seava Beach, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President of Walailak University, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a welcome speech.

The workshop featured various sessions, including:

Conceptual lectures on Generative AI, applications of ChatGPT and AI chatbots, and ethical considerations
Hands-on practice using ChatGPT to draft and enhance manuscripts, with a focus on prompt engineering
Knowledge sharing on utilizing ChatGPT and Perplexity to refine manuscripts
Guidance on selecting Q1 journals for Scopus publication
Practical exercises on revising manuscripts with ChatGPT and other AI tools
Final submission of manuscripts to Scopus-indexed journals

The training was honored by Asst. Prof. Dr. Nichanan Kittipattanabovorn, Assistant to the President, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichitphan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, who served as guest speakers. The program attracted 29 participants from 13 schools and 1 college, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for harnessing AI technology to elevate research quality towards international standards.

June 11, 2025

Invitation to the International Academic Conference “Walailak Research Convention 2025” (WRC 2025)

Walailak University cordially invites all interested individuals to participate in the Walailak Research Convention 2025 (WRC 2025).

Theme: “The Roles of Higher Education in Driving Sustainability and Blue Carbon”
Date: March 27-28, 2025
Venue: Phattharathammaphorn Conference Room, 9th Floor, Building B, Medical Center Hospital, Walailak University, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.

Join this prestigious international academic forum, where knowledge on sustainability and the crucial role of higher education will be shared. Engage in insightful discussions and exchange experiences with experts, researchers, and education professionals from around the world.

Don’t miss out!
For more details and registration, visit:
🔗 www.wrc.wu.ac.th

Let’s shape the future of research and education for a sustainable world!

Walailak University: We Make Change Happen

June 1, 2025

The Institute for Research and Innovation for Excellence, Walailak University, organized an event for research proposal presentations and progress monitoring for the New Researcher Development Scheme 2/2025

On May 26–28, 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Wichitphan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Institute for Research and Innovation for Excellence, together with Assistant Professor Dr. Saowaluk Kainara, Acting Deputy Director of the Institute, and the heads of the research centers affiliated with the researchers, were assigned by the Vice President (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwarit Phongsakrankul) to provide guidance, recommendations, and progress monitoring to researchers from the School of Health Sciences who presented their research proposals to apply for the New Researcher Development Scheme. They also monitored the progress of research projects that were already in progress, with required progress reports scheduled at 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and 12-month intervals.
The activities took place in Meeting Room 3, Research Building, Walailak University, and covered the following:
– New Researcher Development Scheme from the School of Health Sciences: 7 new grants and 5 ongoing grants being monitored.
– New Researcher Development Scheme from the School of Social Sciences: 5 new grants and 2 ongoing grants being monitored.
– New Researcher Development Scheme from the School of Science and Technology: 5 new grants and 5 ongoing grants being monitored.

May 26, 2025

RIIE, Walailak University, Organizes Research Proposal Workshop to Meet NRCT Standards

On May 19–20, 2025, the Research and Innovation Institute for Excellence (RIIE), Walailak University, organized the “Research Proposal Development Workshop” at the Spark Meeting Room, Academic Building 1, and the Professor Dr. Wichit Srisa-arn Room. The event aimed to support researchers within the university in developing high-quality research proposals aligned with the criteria of major funding agencies.

The workshop was officially opened by Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President of Walailak University, who delivered a welcome speech and emphasized the university’s commitment to research excellence.

Key activities included:
✅ A keynote lecture on “Guidelines for Developing Research Proposals”
✅ Research idea presentations by participating faculty to a panel of experts, who provided in-depth feedback and suggestions for improvement. The expert panel consisted of:
🔸 Associate Professor Dr. Narong Sompong
🔸 Ms. Sunanta Sompong

The two-day event welcomed a total of 109 participants from various schools, joining both onsite and online sessions.

Faculty members from 10 schools presented a total of 20 research project proposals during the workshop.

📌 This activity represents a key mechanism in enhancing the quality of research at Walailak University and fostering successful research funding applications from external agencies.

May 20, 2025

Walailak University Organizes the Training Program on Human Research Ethics for Fiscal Year 2025

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE), in collaboration with the Forum for Ethical Review Committee in Thailand (FERCIT), organized the “Human Research Ethics Training Course (Thai Session)” at the Si Thammarat Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Architecture and Design Building, Walailak University. The training was officially opened by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Charun Bunyakan, Vice President of Walailak University.

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charun emphasized the importance of this training in alignment with the university’s policy to become a high-quality research university. He noted that research involving human participants requires special attention to the rights, safety, and well-being of volunteers. Therefore, the university mandates that all researchers conducting human-related studies must complete human research ethics training before submitting their proposals for approval by the Human Research Ethics Committee. He also stressed that today’s training plays a key role in guiding researchers to adhere to international principles that protect the dignity, rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects. In addition, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, delivered the welcoming speech and also participated in the training.

The objective of this training was to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the principles and criteria of ethical review in human research, including risk-benefit assessment, the informed consent process, ethical considerations in various types of studies, good research practices, and standardized operations of the ethics committee. This knowledge is essential for improving the quality of research to meet international ethical standards.
More than 214 participants joined the event, including faculty members, researchers, students, and staff from both within and outside the university.
The speakers were distinguished experts from FERCIT and leading medical institutions, including:
• Dr. Anothai Pocathikorn (Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University)
• Col. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nithipun Suksumek (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
• Col. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naiyarat Prasongsook (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
• Dr. Piti Chalongviriyalert (Medical Service Department)

At the end of the training, participants were required to complete an online post-test and a short satisfaction survey. Those who achieved a score of at least 80% on the post-test would receive a certificate of completion. The Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence is committed to promoting ethical research practices by equipping faculty, researchers, students, and staff with the knowledge and responsibility required to conduct research with integrity.

May 15, 2025

Walailak University Hosts Songkran Festival to Honor and Seek Blessings from the Elderly

On April 9, 2025, Walailak University, through the Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion, in collaboration with the Center for Academic Services, Village No. 6 of Hua Taphan Sub-district, Village No. 8 of Thaiburi Sub-district, Tha Sala District, Walailak Pattana Community Health Promoting Hospital, and various university units, jointly organized the traditional Songkran Festival under the theme “Pouring Water and Seeking Blessings from the Elderly” at the main hall of the School of Architecture and Design.

The event was presided over by Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, who delivered New Year’s blessings. The ceremony was attended by university executives, faculty members, staff, students, honorable guests, community leaders, and many elderly participants.

As part of the celebration, respected elderly members from surrounding communities who have long contributed to society were invited to receive blessings through the traditional Rod Nam Dam Hua ceremony. The program also included a Buddhist ceremony, water-pouring ritual for Buddha images, cultural performances by Chumchonmai School, retro-style circle dance, and lively drum performances. In addition, awards were presented to the “Healthy Elderly of the Year” and the “Best Dancing Elderly of the Year.” Food stalls from various university units were also provided, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

Representatives from the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence also joined the event, highlighting Walailak University’s commitment to preserving Thai cultural heritage while strengthening community engagement.

April 10, 2025

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