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  • The Signing Ceremony of MOA at the OU5 Meeting 2022

    The Signing Ceremony of MOA at the OU5 Meeting 2022

    On 29 November 2022, the Memorandum of Agreement between the member universities of OU5, including Open University Malaysia (OUM), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Universitas Terbuka (UT), and Hanoi Open University (HOU) was signed at the OU5 Meeting 2022, held at STOU main campus in Nonthaburi. The MOA signing ceremony was witnessed by Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes and Vice Consul Susan Phoebe Sabado of the Embassy of the Philippines, Mr. Bong Yik Jui, Minister of the Embassy of Malaysia, Drs. Muhammad Sofian Sori, Office of Education and Culture Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia.

    The MOA was signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Izanee Awang, President/Vice Chancellor of OUM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manit Jumpa, Acting President of STOU, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, Prof. Ojat Darojat, Rector of UT, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhung, President of HOU.

    Hosted by Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, the OU5 Meeting 2022 was held at STOU Nonthaburi during 29-30 November 2022. Other than the signing of MOA, the meeting included the Presidents’ Meeting, 2022 Research Projects Report, 2023 Research Meeting, Discussion on ‘University of the Future,’ and the OU5 Coordinators’ Meeting.

    The partnership among the OU5 member universities has stood for over ten years through continuous research collaborations and academic activities. The opportunity to sign the MOA reaffirmed the members’ close relationship. The OU5 member universities will continue to collaborate in research and other academic activities. The next OU5 Meeting will be hosted by Open University Malaysia in May next year.

  • Engagement Australia Conference 2022

    Engagement Australia Conference 2022

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Theradej Manoleehagul, Acting Vice-President for University Council Affairs and Asst. Prof. Krittika Jiwaluk, Director of the Office of Documentation and Information, participated in Engagement Australia (EA) Conference and Carnegie Community Engagement Classification meetings and events during 21-25 November 2022, in Sydney, Australia.

    The conference was the platform for EA to share and exchange knowledge and experience in relation to university community engagement theory and practice. The Australian cohort also shared their experience of the Australian pilot of the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and hosted visits to a number of universities in Sydney.

  • STOU signs MOU with NFE to cater Graduate Diploma on Curriculum and Instruction

    STOU signs MOU with NFE to cater Graduate Diploma on Curriculum and Instruction

    On 21 November 2022, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manit Jumpa, Distinguished Member of the University Council, Acting President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), and Ms. Songsri Wirarangsiyakorn, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education (NFE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at STOU Nonthaburi. The ceremony was witnessed by executives from both parties.

    The MOU is aimed to promote teacher professional development through the two parties’ collaboration. STOU will offer the Graduate Diploma Program in Curriculum and Instruction which will qualify those who complete the program to apply for Standard Teaching License. The Office of NFE is responsible for the recruitment of future students.

    The Graduate Diploma Program in Curriculum and Instruction was approved by the University Council, and the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and also certified by the Teachers’ Council of Thailand.

  • ASAIHL International Conference in Sukhothai

    ASAIHL International Conference in Sukhothai

    Dr. Padcharee Phasuk, Dean of the School of Economics, joined the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) International Conference during 7-10 November 2022 at Sukhothai Treasure Resort and Spa, Sukhothai, Thailand. The Conference themed Higher Education Reshaping for Resilience in Post COVID-19 Era.

    The Conference acted as a platform for academicians, researchers, business providers, and interested stakeholders to share their points of view and expertise, particularly in current global issues which affect the focal missions of universities, i.e., teaching, research, and academic services. The participants enjoyed the academic and recreational activities provided by Naresuan University, the Conference host. They also gained much knowledge of teaching delivery and technology-aided learning environment, commercialized research for productivity and better quality of life, and equity and easily accessible academic services.

  • STOU joins NRRU to offer Double-Degree Program

    STOU joins NRRU to offer Double-Degree Program

    Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University (NRRU) join hands in offering a Double-Degree Program on Political and Administrative Science and Laws.

    The program will be offered to personnel from the local military and police agencies in Nakhon Ratchasima including the Second Army Area, the Provincial Police Region 3, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, and the Provincial Police Training Center Region 3. The students of the Double-Degree Program will graduate with degrees from both universities, a Master of Public Administration from NRRU and a Master of Laws from STOU.

    An MOU in regard to the execution of the program was signed by all parties at NRRU on 9 November 2022. The ceremony was witnessed by Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, Chairman of the NRRU University Council.

  • 2022 Loi Krathong Celebration at STOU

    2022 Loi Krathong Celebration at STOU

    8 November 2022 – Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) with nearby public offices and private enterprises joined hands to celebrate Loi Krathong at the university campus located in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. Governor Suthee Thongyam presided over the opening ceremony of the celebration themed “Inheriting the Legend of the Southern Land.”

    STOU administrators

    This year Loi Krathong celebration at STOU was co-hosted by many parties including Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Jutiporn Kindergarten, Phasukmaneejak School, Department of Lands, Thailand Post, Taokaenoi Food & Marketing Company, Tong Garden Company, Sukhothai Thammathirat Association, Sukhothai Thammathirat Club, STOU Co-operative Store, and STOU Savings and Credit Cooperative. The evening featured a Noppamas contest, an eco-friendly Krathong contest, folk performances, luk thung musicians, and other presentations.

    The Loi Krathong celebration allowed the university and the community to jointly promote and preserve Thai traditions. STOU also fulfilled the role as a center for academic and recreational activities in the community.

  • Medicine donation for Umphang hospital

    Medicine donation for Umphang hospital

    4 November 2022 – Ms. Rattana Changyao, examination coordinator at Umphang Witthayakom School, representing Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), made a medicine donation to Umphang hospital.

    STOU carries out an ‘unused medicine donation’ campaign to raise awareness of sustainability and green university development among the university’s employees and students. This was the second time the donated medicine was delivered to the hospital and was accepted by Mr. Supan Pintakaew, Thai Traditional Medicine Technical Officer.

    The donated medicines will be reexamined by the Pharmacist before dispensing to patients with no access to health insurance or other hospitals with limited financial resources.

  • 35th AAOU Annual Conference: AAOU2022

    35th AAOU Annual Conference: AAOU2022

    On 2-4 November 2022, a delegation of administrators from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) joined the 35th AAOU Annual Conference (AAOU2022) at the International Convention Center Jeju (ICCJEJU), South Korea. Hosted by Korea National Open University (KNOU), AAOU2022 was themed “Opening a New Path to Open University: Responding to Global Issues”

    The STOU delegates included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niranat Sansa, Dean of the School of Educational Studies; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Araya Prasertchai, Dean of the School of Health Science; Assoc. Prof. Krittika Jiwaluk, Director of the Office of Documentation and Information; Dr. Sarun Nakthanom, Director of the Office of Computer Services; and Mrs. Rattip Phukkeson, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs.

    There were also three lecturers from the university joining the AAOU2022 Conference to present their academic works including Asst. Prof. Major Dr. Napaphen Jantacumma, School of Nursing; Asst. Prof. Dr. Parichat Dittakit, School of Agriculture and Cooperatives; and Dr. Worrawit Nakpan, School of Health Science.

    During the Conference, Dr. Niranat represented the university in receiving a certificate of appreciation from AAOU for the university’s contribution to the publishing of the Book of Open and Distance Education in Asia: Good Practices from the AAOU Members. The Book of ODE was a collaboration of 8 member universities of AAOU namely, Korea National Open University (KNOU), Open University Malaysia (OUM), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Open University of China (OUC), Open University of Japan (OUJ), Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU, and Universitas Terbuka (UT). Edited by Prof. Dr. Tian Belawati, Former Rector of Universitas Terbuka. The Book of ODE is currently available on the AAOU official website or this link.

  • Discarded lotteries donation

    Discarded lotteries donation

    4 November 2022 – Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) donated discarded lottery tickets to Wat Huai Mu Home for Children with Special Needs in Ratchaburi.

    STOU has continuously carried out a campaign for discarded lottery tickets donation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Namtip Wipawin from the School of Liberal Arts and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kultida Bunjongsiri from the School of Health Science represented the university to make the donation which was the second time. Phra Chandra Sirakorn, Abbot of Wat Huai Mu, accepted the donation. The tickets will be used to produce flowers, decorative wreaths, and other crafts for sale. The income from the sale is spent on the execution of Wat Huai Mu Home for Children with Special Needs.

    STOU will carry on the campaign to raise awareness of sustainability and green university development among the university’s employees and students countrywide.

  • 2022 Royal Kathina at Wat Chanathip Chaloem in Satun

    2022 Royal Kathina at Wat Chanathip Chaloem in Satun

    22 October 2022 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manit Jumpa, Distinguished Member of the University Council, Acting President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), chaired the Offering Ceremony of the Royal Kathina Robes at Wat Chanathip Chaloem, the royal temple in Satun. The Ceremony was witnessed by STOU administrators, faculty members, and staff, as well as personnel from provincial organizations and the general public.

    The Royal Kathina Robes was bestowed by His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand. This is the 42nd time STOU organized this religious ceremony. Phra Thep Sitti Muni, the Ecclesiastical Regional Governor of Region 18, chaired the reception ceremony where Phra Kru Wimol Thammaros, the Abbot of Wat Chanathip Chaloem, was chosen to receive the Kathina Robe. There were 17 monks who had completed the rains retreat this year. In addition to the Kathina offerings, a total of 1,550,411.50-baht donation was given to the royal temple.

    Wat Chanathip Chaloem, formerly known as Wat Mam Bang, was built in 1882. It is believed to be the first Buddhism temple in Satun. The temple was renamed Wat Chanathip Chaloem in 1939. The temple’s chapel was built in 1940. Wat Chanathip Chaloem was promoted to a third-rank royal temple in 1991.