Tag: Nature Positive research

On 24 August 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, Walailak University, held the 7th Research Steering Committee Meeting of 2026. The meeting was chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Siwarit Phongkorrungsilp, Vice President for Research and Innovation, with Associate Professor Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Director of Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, and heads of research centers from the university’s schools in attendance.

During the meeting, the Vice President for Research and Innovation outlined Walailak University’s Research Direction for 2028–2032, a five-year strategic framework based on the concept of “Nature Positive.” The direction focuses on research that contributes positively to the restoration of nature and ecosystems. It also emphasizes integrating the expertise of researchers across different schools to promote collaborative research and establish distinctive strengths and a clear research identity for Walailak University.

In addition, the Vice President discussed strategies for applying for research funding from international funding sources and opportunities for research grants related to security technology. These approaches aim to expand researchers’ access to external funding opportunities and increase the university’s potential to secure research support in the coming years.

The meeting also included an update on Walailak Research Day 2026 (WRD 2026), which is scheduled to take place on 15 September 2026 at the Phattrathammaporn Conference Room, Walailak University Hospital Medical Center. The event will provide a platform for the university’s Centers of Excellence to showcase their research achievements. It will also feature exhibitions of research projects supported by internal funding and the Fundamental Fund (FF), together with an awards ceremony recognizing faculty members with outstanding research achievements in various fields.

Furthermore, the committee reviewed the initial implementation of the Walailak University Research Report System (WURRS). As the system is currently in its initial phase, improvements are still being made to the system and its data-display functions. Heads of research centers and researchers participated in reviewing the information, reporting system issues, and providing recommendations. Their feedback will be used by the responsible units to improve the system’s accuracy, functionality, and responsiveness to users’ needs.

The meeting underscored Walailak University’s continued commitment to strengthening its research ecosystem, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, expanding access to research funding, and enhancing research management systems to support the university’s long-term research development and excellence.

Written by: Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence

📅 August 24, 2026