Faculty activities

MUEN signed an extension of the MoC with Nagasaki University

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On August 24, 2023, Associate Professor Dr. Sura Pattanakiat, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, participated in the presentations given by students from the Bachelor of Science Program (B.Sc.) in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (International Program) and the Bachelor of Science Program in Environmental Science and Technology (ES). The event showcased a diverse range of topics, after the field trips, as part of the "Transdisciplinary Summer School on the Environment" project, such as E-waste management in Thailand, the UK, and Japan; environmental issues affecting endemic species on Tsushima Island; environmental pollution arising from agricultural activities; illegal dumping of construction waste in Japan; and concerns surrounding Environmental Issues and Sustainability. This session involved collaboration among students from the Faculty of Environmental Science at Nagasaki University, Japan, and students from the Earth and Environmental Science Program at Lancaster University, UK. The initiative was jointly organized by the Faculty of Environmental Science and the Asian Environmental Resilience Research Center (AERRC) at Nagasaki University, Japan. Its purpose was to offer 3rd year undergraduate students from universities worldwide, including Japan, the opportunity to engage in problem-based learning (PBL), combining online teaching, laboratory training, and fieldwork at Nagasaki University and Mahidol University.

Additionally, on August 23, Associate Professor Dr. Sura also attended a discussion with Professor Yujing Jiang, Vice President for International Exchange, about enhancing collaboration networks for personnel exchange and joint research on various topics. Following the discussion, he also signed a memorandum of cooperation to extend the period of academic cooperation in research, student exchange, and the organization of academic conferences and workshops with Nagasaki University for an additional 5 years. This collaborative effort was led by Professor Dr. Kodo Umakoshi, Director of the Asian Environmental Resilience Research Center, and Professor Dr. Jiro Okada, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Science. The signing ceremony was also attended by Prof. Tetsuji Muto, Vice Dean of the Graduate School, Prof. Minoru Wada, Vice Dean of the Graduate School, Prof. Yuji Takao, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Science, and Prof. Dr. Hideki Nakayama

MUEN received Prof.Hideki Nakayama from Nagasaki University, Japan

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August 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., Associate Professor Dr. Sura Pattanakiat, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies at Mahidol University, alongside Assistant Professor Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, the Assistant to the Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, and Lecturer Assistant Andaman Chankao, along with the faculty staff, extended a warm welcome to Professor Dr. Hideki NAKAYAMA from the Faculty of Environmental Science at Nagasaki University, Japan, on the occasion of his visit to the faculty for a meeting to explore the potential expansion of collaborative efforts between the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies and the Faculty of Environmental Science, as well as other relevant departments at Nagasaki University, the particular interest of which was the collaboration with the Asian Environmental Resilience Research Center (AERRC) and the Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences. The aim is to establish initiatives involving student internships, personnel exchange programs, joint research projects, and the pursuit of funding opportunities. Additionally, discussions focused on selecting faculty members to partake in the Doctor of Philosophy Program at Nagasaki University, supported by the Japanese Government's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Associate Professor Dr. Sura and Professor NAKAYAMA also discussed the particulars of an upcoming visit to Nagasaki University, during which they intend to finalize an agreement to extend the collaboration between the two institutions as well as other preparations for his attendance at the "Transdisciplinary Summer School on the Environment" students' project presentations, scheduled to take place at Nagasaki University from August 23-26, 2023.

Sustainable Waste Management in a Circular Economy

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August 7, 2023, 12.00 hrs., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sura Pattanakiat, Dean of Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, presided over and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the international training course on “Sustainable Waste Management in a Circular Economy”, virtually organized via Zoom from August 7-23, 2023, in which Lieutenant Sorawud Preededilok, Minister attached to Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), also delivered a welcome speech to the participants.

The training is organized to introduce the concepts and principles knowledge of municipal solid waste management and treatment technologies as well as apply the concept of circular economy and sufficiency economy through waste management, which can be effectively adopted in the home countries of 45 trainees representing environmental public sector organizations and government departments around the world. The training is organized with support from Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Achara Ussawarujikulchai, Director of Master of Science Program in Technology of Environmental Management (Special Program), Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University as the Training Program Director.

Academic meeting with National Tsing Hua University, Republic of China (Taiwan).

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July 19 2023, 10:25 - 12:00 hrs, Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Assistant to the Dean for Policy, Planning and Knowledge Management at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, participated in a meeting with a delegation from National Tsing Hua University, Republic of China (Taiwan), led by Professor Dr. Ruey-an Doong, the Chair Professor of the Institute of Analytical and Environmental Science and Dean of Tsing Hua International College, Professor Dr. Yu-Fen Huang, and Professor Dr. Hsiu-Chuan Chou. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss potential academic cooperation between the two institutions at the faculty level. The areas of cooperation included the development of a joint curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy program and cross-level programs encompassing Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Additionally, the feasibility of organizing student and personnel exchange activities, as well as the possibility of jointly hosting an international academic conference was also explored. The meeting took place at the OSM Meeting Room, 2nd floor of the Office of the President with the International Relations Division of Mahidol University as the main coordinator for the meeting.

MUEN joined Consortium for Innovations in Agricultural Education and Research in Asia (CIAERA) and the 2023 Asia Hub Annual Meeting

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July 17, 2023, Associate Professor Dr. Sura Pattanakiat, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, attending as a representative of Mahidol University, joined other distinguished guests and experts in the field of agriculture and education form international environmental organizations and educational institutions for the inauguration ceremony of the Consortium for Innovations in Agricultural Education and Research in Asia (CIAERA) and the 2023 Asia Hub Annual Meeting. The event took place from July 15th to 19th, 2023, in Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, Hainan, the Republic of China. The event was hosted by Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), the Republic of China.

The ceremony began with the launch of CIAERA's Asia Hub Office in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City. It also marked the establishment of the Future Earth Knowledge Action Network and International Project Office, along with the initiation of long-term observation and research of tropical agroecosystems.

During the ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Sura delivered a remark as a member university representative, sharing insights and perspectives on agricultural education and research in Asia.
Later in the day, the first CIAERA Assembly on Asia Agricultural Dialogue meeting is scheduled to commence. The dialogue served as a platform for participants to exchange knowledge and engage in discussions concerning agricultural innovation, research, and education in Asia.

The inauguration ceremony and subsequent sessions at the CIAERA and Asia Hub Annual Meeting showcased the commitment of universities and institutions in Asia to strengthen collaboration and promote advancements in agricultural education and research. The event marked an important milestone in enhancing agricultural practices, environmental sustainability, and resilience across the region.

Adapting to Climate Change: Facing the Consequence

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May 25, 2023, 10.30 hrs., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sura Pattanakiat, Dean of Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, presided over and delivered a closing speech at the international training course on “Adapting to Climate Change: Facing the Consequence”, virtually organized via Zoom from May 9-25, 2023, in which Mrs. Arunee Hiam, Deputy Director-General, Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathsuda Pumijumnong, Director of the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Environment and Resource Studies (International Program), Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, as the Training Program Director also delivered congratulatory speeches to the participants in the training that was organized with support from Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), and the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund (PGTF), to enhance knowledge and understanding of the context of human adaptation to global climate change, including basic knowledge on the application of human adaptability in connection with the environmental systems and natural resources that human societies depend on, which can be effectively adopted in the 11 home countries of the trainees representing environmental public sector organizations and government departments around the world.