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  • STOU joins ASAIHL Conference in Poland

    STOU joins ASAIHL Conference in Poland

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, together with Mrs. Rattip Phukkeson, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), joined the Annual Conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) hosted by University of Warsaw, Poland, during 26-28 September 2022. The conference was held on the main theme “Bridges for Science and Education.”

    ASAIHL Conference in Poland

    During the trip, Dr. Gan and Mrs. Rattip made a study visit to the University of Warsaw in Warsaw and Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland, to learn and share experiences about the management of international collaboration and activities, to observe the operation of the universities, and to discuss the possibility to establish collaborative projects.

    Study visit at the University of Warsaw and Jagiellonian University

    The STOU administrators also had the opportunity to pay a courtesy call to the Royal Thai Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, to promote the education opportunity for Thai residents in the country through online learning at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University.

  • Thailand Research Expo 2022

    Thailand Research Expo 2022

    On 1-5 August 2022, The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the Research University Network Thailand (RUN) organized the Thailand Research Expo 2022 at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre Central World.

    Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening ceremony on 1 August 2022 at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre Central World where Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manit Jumpa, Distinguished Member of the University Council, Acting President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), has the opportunity to present the report on the research project “Water, Life, Learning and Community Power: from Ping, Wang, Yom, Nan to Chao Phraya.”

    The research project “Water, Life, Learning and Community Power: from Ping, Wang, Yom, Nan to Chao Phraya” is the study led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sajja Bunjongsiri from the STOU School of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The project was exhibited throughout five days of Thailand Research Expo 2022. On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting Vice-President for Human Resources, Research, and General Administration represented STOU and received a certificate of participation from Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) during the closing ceremony of the Expo.

    Moreover, STOU faculty members presented research works at the Expo on 5 August 2022 as follows:

    • The Development of the Interactive E-Tutorial System to Develop Problem-Solving Ability and Self-Regulation for Undergraduate Students in Open University by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanathnuth Chatpakkarattana, Office of the Educational Technology;
    • Online Learning Communities Model to Enhance Knowledge Management in Research for Graduate Studies by Dr. Chutiwat Suwatthipong, Office of the Educational Technology;
    • Development of guidance activities using digital technology for self-development planning on education and career of students by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niranat Sansa, School of Educational Studies; and
    • Model Development of Online Knowledge Center to Promote Necessary Skills in Industrial Establishment by Dr. Duangporn Sapluck and Assoc. Prof. Supanita Sudsawat.
  • OU5 Virtual Meeting 2022

    OU5 Virtual Meeting 2022

    The Open University Malaysia (OUM) hosted the OU5 Virtual Meetings via Google Meet featuring OU5 Researchers Meeting on 21 July 2022 and OU5 Presidents Meeting on 25 July 2022.

    OU5 Presidents Meeting

    The OU5 Virtual Meetings were organized to follow up the works under the OU5 cooperative scheme between Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Universitas Terbuka (UT), Open University Malaysia (OUM) and Hanoi Open University (HOU).

    The OU5 Researchers Meeting allowed the researchers from five universities to discuss the ongoing projects, which were presented in the Presidents Meeting by the representatives of each project. The OU5 Presidents Meeting also reviewed the project’s execution in the past and discussed the projects to implement in the following year.

    OU5 Researchers Meeting

    Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University will host the next OU5 Meeting face-to-face from 29-30 November 2022 at its main campus in Nonthaburi.

  • STOU Innovation & Good Practice Award Ceremony 2022

    STOU Innovation & Good Practice Award Ceremony 2022

    25 July 2022 – The university Educational Quality Assurance Coordinating Center held the Innovation & Good Practice Award Ceremony 2022 at Room 5209 Seminar I Building. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theppasak Boonyarataphan, Acting Vice-President for Strategy, Planning, and Digital Technology, presided over and presented the awards to the inventors.

    There were 13 works submitted and the awardees are as follows.

    The School of Communication Arts was awarded second prize for their Innovation to Increase Learning Outcomes and Reduce Costs for Online Training on Cinematic Skills.”

    The School of Health Science was awarded third prize for their “Gamification: Card Game
    on Public Health Law.”

    Honorary Mention Awards were granted to:

    • The Office of Educational Technology for the Development of Information Systems
      for Teaching and Learning Management and The Production of e-Learning Media;
    • The Office of Computer Services for the Development of the Online Student Assignment Submission System; and
    • The Office of Computer Services for the Development of Information System for Work-from-Home Performance Report.

    All participating inventors also were given certificates of participation for their effort in joining this important campaign.

    STOU has promoted and supported the Innovation and Good Practice campaign since 2015 to encourage STOU faculty members and staff to recognize the importance of innovations that help enhance the quality of education the university provides.

  • Training on digital Learning Material Development: E-module & Infographics

    Training on digital Learning Material Development: E-module & Infographics

    SEAMOLEC and STOU jointly conducted an online training on “Digital Learning Material Development: E-module & lnfographics” on 20-21 July 2022.

    SEAMOLEC has been a long-standing partner of STOU. The training on Digital Learning Material Development has been conducted consecutively for two years to support the needs of the new paradigm happening in teaching and learning in the 21st century.

    The objective of this year’s training is to allow the participants to learn about e-module and infographics and be able to plan, do and share them, as well as adapt to their teaching.

    The training was a success thanks to the trainer, Ms. Zahrani Balqis, and all participants.

  • THE SIAM FISH exhibited at the 32nd Annual Pramong Nomklao Fair

    THE SIAM FISH exhibited at the 32nd Annual Pramong Nomklao Fair

    The National Research Council of Thailand participated in the national fisheries exhibition: The 32nd Annual Pramong Nomklao Fair, showcasing 3 research findings. Among them was a project by STOU’s lecturers i.e. the development of THE SIAM FISH: ornamental fish hub.

    THE SIAM FISH is a project of the Academic Center for Educational Communications and Technology, Office of Educational Technology, by Dr. Wachira Brahmawong (project leader), Dr. Pimprapa Phanphai, Dr. Suebwong Chuensombat, and Dr. Sirikanya Maneenil. It is an online platform aimed to be a central virtual market and knowledge hub for ornamental fish in Thailand.

    The 32nd Annual Pramong Nomklao Fair was organized by Thailand’s Department of Fisheries together with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital and Future Park Rangsit shopping mall during 1-10 July 2022 under the theme “Aquatic of Luck.”

  • STOU faculty members joined ICOIE 2022

    STOU faculty members joined ICOIE 2022

    On 13-15 July 2022, Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Director of the Office of Educational Technology and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemmanat Mingsiritham, Deputy Director of the Office of Educational Technology, virtually participated in the 2022 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2022) and presented a research work “Social Media and Learning during COVID-19.”

    The ICOIE 2022 was hosted by Hong Kong Metropolitan University and took place as hybrid conference.

  • Medicine donation for Umphang hospital

    Medicine donation for Umphang hospital

    Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) held a medicine donation for Umphang Hospital, Tak province to help poor residents who have no access to health insurance.

    On 15 July 2022, Dr. Boriboon Pinprayong, a lecturer from the School of Agriculture and Cooperatives represented STOU to deliver donated medicines to Umphang Hospital. The donation was accepted by Miss Thanchanok Homchuen, the hospital Psychologist. All donated medicines will be reexamined by the Pharmacist before dispensing to patients.

    Umphang Hospital is the Community Hospital in Umphang district of Tak province. Out of 84,321 residents, 39,859 have no access to health insurance. Medicine donation will help the patients of Umphang Hospital and also nearby rural hospitals with drug supply issues.

    The unused medicine donation campaign was carried out in June 2022 to raise awareness of sustainability and green university development among the university’s employees and students.

  • Recyclable panty hosts donations for making artificial legs

    Recyclable panty hosts donations for making artificial legs

    4 July 2022 – Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) donated panty hosts to Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute (SNMRI).

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, together with Mrs. Rattip Phukkeson, Acting Director of the Department of International Affairs, led the team to make a donation of Recyclable panty hosts to Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute (SNMRI), which will be used in the making on artificial legs. The donation was accepted by Mr. Tawatchai Junsaard, Head of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Unit.

    Under the advice of the Steering Committee for Green University Development of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, campaigns for recyclable and used items donations were constantly promoted to raise awareness of sustainability and green university development among the university’s employees and students. The campaign for panty hosts donation was carried out from May – June 2022.

  • Workshop on Leading Innovation through Nursing Education 2022

    Workshop on Leading Innovation through Nursing Education 2022

    On 29 June 2022, the School of Nursing, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, held a workshop on Leading Innovation through Nursing Education. The workshop aimed to be a platform to exchange knowledge regarding teaching methodologies in nursing education.

    Professor Dr. Paul Ratanasiripong from Educational Leadership Department, California State University, gave lectures on “Innovative of Nursing Education in These & Next Era” and
    “Leading transforms Innovative Education to Nursing Services.” At the same workshop, participants joined group discussions on “How to apply innovation education to enhance excellent nursing services?”

    Learn more about the STOU School of Nursing at https://www.stou.ac.th/eng/courses/Master_56/nurse_56.asp.