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.
