Born To Be Wild

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  • STOU donation in February 2025

    STOU donation in February 2025

    On 4 February 2025, on behalf of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, donated old desk calendars to
    the Educational Technology Center for the Blind, Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of
    H.M. the Queen. The donation was accepted by Ms. Chanidapa Petchrak, the Director of the Educational Technology Center for the Blind. The old desk calendars will be used to produce Braille-printed instructional materials.

    This was the second time STOU carried out the collection of old calendars to raise awareness regarding becoming Green University. The activity could draw the attention of the university’s staff, students, and also the general public.

    On the same day, the university delivered the donated cloth bags, paper bags and cosmetics to Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, which was accepted by Ms. Darunee Kunpimok, Revenue Acquisition Consultant.

    Cloth bags and paper bags will be distributed to patients for taking medication home. Cosmetics will be used for applying makeup to the deceased, which is a way of repurposing leftover items instead of wasting them. The “STOU Ready to Pass On” activity is organized under the awareness project of Green University.

  • STOU promotes food waste awareness

    STOU promotes food waste awareness

    On 26 February 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) led by the Department of Rajamangalaphisek Education Park co-organized game-based activities and waste separated demonstration with Thailand Environment Institute Foundation (TEI). The activities was organized to transform food waste into organic fertilizer for the Rajamangalaphisek Education Park, targeting users of the Parichat Cafeteria. The initiative focused on campaigning and raising awareness about Food Waste, which has been increasing in volume and becoming a major issue that requires management. With the diversity of food types and increased consumption, a critical problem is the lack of waste sorting and failure to repurpose leftover food.

    TEI and STOU recognized the importance of waste management and waste separation, transforming food waste into compost that can be used to maintain plants within the Rajamangalaphisek Education Park.

  • Picnic Feel Good at STOU

    Picnic Feel Good at STOU

    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Chanyawudhiwan, Acting Vice-President for Academic Services, Cultural Preservation, and International Affairs, opening the event
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Parichat Dittakit, Director of  Department of Rajamangalaphisek Education Park, delivering a speech

    On 22 February 2025, Thailand Environment Institute Foundation (TEI), together with Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD), and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) co-organized Picnic Feel Good @EdPark project at the Rajamangalaphisek Education Park of STOU. The event was organized to promote an enhance awareness and consciousness and towards proper waste-sorting among Nonthaburi residents through game-based activities. “Quick Pick Saves the Earth” is a waste-separation game in which players sort waste into the proper bin, including general waste, recycled waste, organic waste, hazardous waste, infectious waste, and electronic waste.

    The events packed with free workshops open for everyone, included the following.

    • Eco walk
    • Flower arrangement
    • Eco Printing
    • Planting vegetables
    • Terrarium
    • Healthy food
    • Thai Wellness
    • Music in the garden

    On this occasion, TEI and TBCSD donated 2 waste bins to Asst. Prof. Dr. Parichat Dittakit, Director of the Department of Rajamangalaphisek Education Park, aiming to promote waste management among STOU staff and visitors.

    The Picnic Feel Good @EdPark project aims to provide residents of Nonthaburi and nearby areas with a relaxing and refreshing experience during holidays in a lush environment while promoting safe agriculture. Farmers and environmentally friendly business operators were invited to sell their products. This drives society towards a happy lifestyle which is in line with Nonthaburi’s 5-year development plan regarding the improvement of citizens’ quality of life and creating an economic area that moves towards the goal of a happy society.

  • Student orientation under Academic Cooperation Project Between STOU and Central Watsan

    Student orientation under Academic Cooperation Project Between STOU and Central Watsan

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Narubodee Wathanakom, Deputy Dean
    of the School of Management Science,  presided over
    the ceremony.

    Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) organized a freshman orientation for the 4th batch of the Academic Cooperation Project Between STOU and Central Watsan. In this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Narubodee Wathanakom, Deputy Dean of the School of Management Science, presided over the ceremony. Asst. Prof. Dr. Khajornsak Sitthi, Director of
    the Office of Educational Services, delivered a welcoming speech to the executive committee of Central Watsan and students.

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Khajornsak Sitthi, Director of the Office of Educational Services, delivered welcoming speech.
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Suradetch Wangthong, Faculy Member of the School of Management Science,
    deliver speech.

    The project aims to promote and support the enhancement of knowledge, capabilities, and educational qualifications in business administration and management for Central Watsan’s employees. This not only benefits service operations, but also creates career advancement opportunities for studying employees and developing human resource potential, which leads to further improvement in the company’s efficiency and effectiveness.

    With STOU’s distance learning education system, we facilitate employees to study while in their workforce. This educational system can benefit agencies, organizations, or establishments that recognize the importance of personnel development, which is at the heart of work development. As a result, many agencies and organizations promote and support education enrollment or establish academic cooperation with STOU to enhance and develop their human resources. Currently, the academic cooperation project between STOU and Central Watsan enrolls almost 50 students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program, majoring in Management. This student orientation is organized to provide them with knowledge and understanding of the distance learning system and various services offered by STOU.

  • AI for Teaching, Assessing and Learning Workshop

    AI for Teaching, Assessing and Learning Workshop

    On 14 February 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) hosted the AI for Teaching, Assessing and Learning Workshop at STOU headquarters in Nonthaburi. On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Seksan Amatmotri, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, presided over the workshop. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Dr. Michele Notari, Professor in Technology Enhanced Education, Pädagogische Hochschule PHBern, Switzerland.

    The workshop focused on AI for teaching and AI for research. The main topics included Lecturers on AI for Teaching and Assessing and Learning, Potential of AI for Research and AI Tools for Teaching and Learning. The workshop offered knowledge exchange on customizing AI content to suit learners’ interests, supporting personalized learning and lifelong education.
    The workshop served as a guideline for developing capabilities and enhancing digital technology and artificial intelligence tool skills for online teaching among STOU’s faculty members, focusing on Study Plan A2 and A3 teaching methods.
    The participants would be able to effectively implement AI in content development and research to enhance teaching and learning efficiency.

  • Makha Bucha Day 2025

    Makha Bucha Day 2025

    On 11 February 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) organized the ceremony of Makha Bucha Day, which would fall on 12 February 2025. Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, STOU Acting President, chaired the ceremony.
    The faculty members and staff of STOU joined activities, including an alms offering ceremony where dried food was given to nine monks and a Buddhist sermon listening, aiming to make wishes for the participants themselves and those they love, as well as to brush up their minds.

  • STOU faculty member qualified AUN-QA Assessor at Programme Level Version 4.0

    STOU faculty member qualified AUN-QA Assessor at Programme Level Version 4.0

    Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aree Cheevakasemsook, Faculty Member from the School of Nursing, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, who has been qualified as an AUN-QA Assessor at Programme Level Version 4.0,
    announced on 7 January 2025.

  • STOU Donation in January 2025

    STOU Donation in January 2025

    On 24 January 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Titipat Iamniran, Acting Assistant to the President of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) delivered donated medicines, medical supplies, clothes, school shoes, dolls to Deputy Director of Umphang Hospital, Mrs. Nudnad Wongcharoen.

    STOU collaborated with the Thai Volunteer Service (TVS) to sort the donated medicines and medical supplies before delivering them to Umphang Hospital. These activities align with STOU’s commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability.  

    Umphang Hospital, a district hospital in Umphang district, serves over 94,000 patients, of whom 44,000 lack healthcare coverage. By donating these medicines to Umphang Hospital, STOU aims to support both the local community and hospitals
    in Umphang district. This initiative helps ensure that valuable medications are utilized effectively and reach those in need, preventing waste.

  • Congratulations to STOU Graduates: Academic Year 2022

    Congratulations to STOU Graduates: Academic Year 2022

    His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana graciously presided over the Graduation Ceremony of Sukhothai Thammathriat Open University for the Academic Year 2022
    on 18-19 January 2025. The graduates celebrated the joyous occasion at STOU Conference Hall (Aneknitat Building), including 2,692 from Bachelor’s Degree level, 221 from Master’s Degree level and 17 from Doctoral Degree level. Among them
    were 4 graduated students who got first class honors.

    Here are some valuable photo memories.

  • King RAMA X awarded Honorary Doctorate from STOU

    King RAMA X awarded Honorary Doctorate from STOU

    His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana granted a royal audience to Dr. Nirun Jongwutiwes, Acting Chairman of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) University Council and the university Administrators, where they presented His Majesty with an Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration, specializing in Local Administration, along with the academic regalia at Amphorn Satharn Villa
    on 7 January 2025.

    His Majesty King RAMA X has a firm determination to ensure national stability and unity, fostering love and harmony,
    and improving the people’s quality of life. He continues to preserve and build upon the royal aspirations of his father, providing royal initiatives for various projects. For example, the Royal Voluntary Project has been implemented across all levels of government agencies, both central and regional. These projects and royal duties encompass all aspects of public administration, including state administration, education, medicine and public health, agriculture, natural resources and environment, foreign affairs, and social development. These efforts aim to alleviate suffering and promote the wellbeing of people in various localities throughout the country, as well as to advance the nation’s development.