Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Moves Forward at Full Speed: Preparatory Meeting Launched for QS World University Rankings 2026
On 19 January 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Chutikarn Sriviboon, President of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, presided over and delivered the opening remarks for the meeting entitled “University Preparedness for Entry into the QS World University Rankings 2026.” The meeting was held in a spirit of strong collaboration among executives and staff from all sectors. Participants included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosjana Chandhasa, Vice-President for Research and Development; AsstProf Dr. Morakot Worachairungreung, Director of the Institute for Research and Development; Asst. Prof. Dr. Wat Ploysri, Vice-Director for Academic Affairs and Training Service; along with administrators, faculty members, and personnel from every faculty and unit. Their attendance reflected a shared commitment to advancing the University toward international standards. The meeting took place at the University Council Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Building 31.
The meeting was honored by the presence of Mr. Thammanoon Nuamanong, Deputy Director of the Office of Chiang Mai University, who joined the session to share ideas and experiences. This marked another important step for the University in building a common understanding of the principles, approaches, and scope of research-related operations—one of the key mechanisms for enhancing educational quality, strengthening research performance, and improving the University’s international reputation. The meeting also aimed to deepen administrators’ and faculty members’ understanding so that they could work together to drive Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University toward global rankings in a concrete and systematic manner.
On this occasion, the President commended and expressed appreciation to the Institute for Research and Development for recognizing the importance of preparedness, and thanked all administrators, faculty members, and participants for dedicating their time to attend—an effort that demonstrated collective strength and unity in moving the University forward with confidence. The President also expressed the expectation that the meeting would serve as a forum for learning and knowledge exchange and would lead to clear operational directions that will benefit the University’s long-term development. She then officially declared the meeting open and wished all participants success in achieving the meeting’s objectives.
This meeting also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in several dimensions, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through enhancing teaching and learning quality and elevating university standards to an international level; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by strengthening research and research-support systems to generate innovation and practically applicable knowledge; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through the exchange of ideas and experiences with partner universities to develop concrete mechanisms for collaboration. In addition, the meeting supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by developing personnel capacity and promoting the utilization of research outputs, and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) by improving research governance and management systems with clear direction, transparency, and accountability—key foundations for strengthening the University’s credibility on the international stage.