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Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence Organizes Lecture on Cultural Capital and Creative Economy

On Monday, March 23, 2026, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence at Walailak University organized a special lecture on “Enhancing Cultural Capital toward a Creative Economy City.” The event aimed to promote the integration of cultural capital into economic development and strengthen the role of creative industries in society.

The lecture was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Pollavat Prapattong, Head of the Institute for Mekong River Basin Civilisation, Art, and Culture, Mae Fah Luang University. He shared valuable insights on strategies for transforming cultural capital into economic value, emphasizing its potential to drive sustainable development at both local and national levels.

During the event, 10 research proposals were presented by researchers to receive constructive feedback from the guest speaker. This session helped improve the quality and feasibility of the proposals, align them with the cultural capital-creative economy concept, and increase their potential for future funding support.

On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Institute for Research and Innovation Excellence, delivered the welcoming remarks and officially opened the event.

This activity is part of the “Research Network for Research Program and Proposal Development (Network for Research)” project. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among researchers from diverse disciplines through the establishment of research networks within the organization. It also supports the development of integrated research topics that respond to societal needs and align with external funding priorities.

Promoting cultural capital to creative economy is considered a key strategy in enhancing research capacity and driving sustainable development, particularly in today’s knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.

Written by: Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence
📅 March 23, 2026

March 23, 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.
February 4, 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

January 30, 2026
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

The Education Quality Development and Local Development Project, mentored by higher education institutions — Reading Promotion Activities, fiscal year 2025

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.

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
December 19, 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.

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

November 27, 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.

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.

Written by: Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence

📅 October 30, 2025

October 30, 2025
Walailak University to Host Walailak Research Day 2025 (WRD 2025) “Showcasing Research to Drive Utilization and Foster Collaborations for a Sustainable Future”

Walailak University is pleased to announce the upcoming Walailak Research Day 2025 (WRD 2025), which will take place on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 08.30 to 16.30 hrs. at the Atrium, School of Architecture and Design Building, Walailak University.
This annual event will showcase high-quality research and innovations, serving as a platform for researchers, faculty members, students, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, foster academic collaboration, and drive impactful research for a sustainable future.
🔹 Event Highlights
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speech
Delivered by Professor Vissanu Meeyoo, Ph.D., Vice President, Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO).
Insight Talk (15.30 – 16.30 hrs.)
“Unlocking the Keys to Research Success: Funding & Publication”
Featuring distinguished speakers from Walailak University:
-Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mudtorlep Nisoa
-Assoc.Prof.Dr. Phongpichit Channuie
-Assoc.Prof.Dr. Thanongsak Imjai
-Asst.Prof. Pafun Nilsawas Duhamel
-Assoc.Prof.Dr. Chuchard Punsawad
🔹 Exhibition Sessions
Research Excellence Showcase – Outstanding research from Centers of Excellence and Research Centers
Fundamental Fund Highlights – Research supported by the Fundamental Fund (FF)
Emerging Researchers Zone – Research from early-career researchers and new faculty development programs
Innovation by Science Park WU – Commercial-ready research and innovations from Walailak University Science Park
Additionally, the Passion Zone will provide a unique space for young researchers to engage, network, and gain inspiration from senior researchers, further strengthening academic collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

September 15, 2025
Seminar on “Household Waste Management and the Feasibility of Refuse-Derived Fuel Technology: Towards a Low-Carbon Nakhon Si Thammarat”
On 19 March 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Vice President of Walailak University, together with the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE), Walailak University, organized a seminar on “Household Waste Management and the Feasibility of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Technology: Towards a Low-Carbon Nakhon Si Thammarat” at the Grand Fortune Hotel, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The event aimed to translate research outcomes into practical applications for local administrative organizations (LAOs), which play a vital role in waste management in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The seminar was financially supported by the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research, and Innovation (PMU-C), TSRI.

The seminar was honored by Mr. Wittaya Khiaorod, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat, who presided over the opening ceremony. Ms. Warin Chinwong, Chief Executive of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization, also attended the event.

The first session featured experts from the School of Public Health, Walailak University, presenting approaches to household waste management towards achieving a low-carbon city. In the second session, speakers from diverse disciplines discussed “The Feasibility of Applying Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Technology for Waste Management in Local Administrative Organizations.” The presentations were delivered by experts from:

School of Accountancy and Finance, Walailak University

School of Multilingual Studies and General Education, Walailak University
August 22, 2025
Walailak University Organizes “72 Hours for Grants 2026” to Enhance Research Proposal Development for NRCT and ARDA Funding
From 29–31 July 2025, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE), Walailak University, hosted the activity “72 Hours for Grants 2026”, aimed at strengthening research proposal development for funding opportunities from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization) (ARDA). The event took place at the Phattharadhammaporn Conference Room, Walailak University Medical Center Building, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siwarit Pongskorrangsin, Vice President of Walailak University, presiding over the opening ceremony.

The program was designed to equip faculty members with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop high-quality research proposals aligned with the funding frameworks and strategic goals of NRCT and ARDA, thereby increasing their chances of success in securing national research funding.

Walailak University was honored to welcome distinguished experts who provided valuable guidance and feedback to participating researchers, including:

Ms. Sunanta Sompong, Expert, NRCT and ARDA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narong Sompong, Expert, NRCT and ARDA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tussanee Limthuran, Expert, NRCT and ARDA

Mr. Thongchai Pongwichai, Advisor to 10 Ministries of Transport and NRCT Expert

The activity attracted 55 faculty members from 16 schools of the university, who benefited from intensive coaching, constructive feedback, and practical insights. The initiative is expected to foster strong, competitive research proposals that contribute significantly to national research and innovation development.
August 1, 2025
Workshop on “Using SPSS for Research”

On 12 March 2025, the Institute of Research and Innovation for Excellence (IRIE), Walailak University, organized a workshop on “Statistics for Research Using SPSS” at ST207 LabCom, Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong (ST) Building, Walailak University.
The objective of this workshop was to enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of data analysis and statistical interpretation using SPSS, as well as to equip them with the skills to effectively apply these methods in their research.
The training was honored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wanida Limmuan, lecturer from the School of Science, who served as the speaker. A total of 52 participants attended the workshop.

March 13, 2025