The President of Chula Meets with Cambodian Minister of Education, a Graduate of the Faculty of Education Strengthening Relations and Integrating Knowledge for Youth in the Region

BANGKOK,Jan. 31, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn Universityreaffirms its role as a regional education leader by strengthening ties withCambodia. OnJanuary 17, 2025,Chulalongkorn University'sexecutive team, led by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President ofChulalongkorn Universityand Chairman of the Council of University Presidents ofThailand(CUPT), paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr.Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports ofCambodia, who also has the distinction of being an alumnus ofChulalongkorn University'sdoctoral program in Education Management. 

The purpose of this meeting was to further enhance cooperation in education and research, not only betweenChulalongkorn UniversityandCambodiabut also to strengthen educational ties between the two countries. The discussion highlighted the fact that education is key to improving quality of life and focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools and universities to enhance teaching methods and increase access to education for youth across the region sustainably. This strategic dialogue underscoresChulalongkorn University'scommitment to promoting educational innovation and fostering open collaboration in ASEAN.

Additionally, the group visited the Institute of Technology ofCambodia(ITC) to explore the application of engineering and advanced technology in addressing environmental issues, solar energy generation, and the development of service robots. This visit was facilitated by Professor Dr. Po Kimtho, an alumnus ofChulalongkorn University'sMaster's program in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Princess Pongmonirath Devi (Nina) Norodom, an alumnus of the Faculty of Communication Arts atChulalongkorn University, has also played a significant role in representingChulalongkorn'simpact in cultivating leaders and advancing Cambodian culture. During this visit,Princess Ninashared her impressions of her time at Chula and discussed possible academic and cultural collaborations between the two institutions. 

Dr.Hang Chuon Naronhas been instrumental in driving educational reform inCambodia, applying the knowledge and leadership skills gained atChulalongkorn Universityto improve the country's education system, reflecting the long-standing educational collaboration between the two countries. 

Furthermore, tenChulalongkorn Universityalumni fromCambodiatook part in the meeting with the minister, demonstrating the university's popularity among Cambodian students. Many of these alumni have taken on significant roles in education, government, and industry in Cambodia. 

Dr. Hong Kimcheang, an alumnus of the Faculty of Education atChulalongkorn Universityand currently the Director of Kampong Speu Institute of Technology (KSIT) and Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Education, played a key role in facilitating this collaboration. 

Currently, there are 11 Cambodian nationals studying and conducting research atChulalongkorn University. This includes 7 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Dentistry, 1 undergraduate student from the Faculty of Science, 2 researchers from the Faculty of Nursing and the Institute of Social Science Research, and 1 staff member from the Faculty of Medicine.

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Chulalongkorn Universityhas made the world's top 50 university list for employment outcomes, which reflects both the high employment rate and workability of Chula graduates. The university is also listed as the best inThailandfor the 15th Consecutive Year (since 2009), according to the newly released QS World University Rankings 2024, putting Chula at 211th in the world, up from 244th last year.

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