Institute for Research and Development joins meeting on Strategy 5 “Enhancing the Digital Ecosystem” and the University Ranking Action Plan for FY 2026

On 30 October 2025, the Institute for Research and Development (IRD), Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, joined a university-wide meeting to review implementation guidelines for Strategy 5, “Enhancing the Digital Ecosystem” (KR 5.1–5.7), and the action plan for the university ranking framework in Fiscal Year 2026.

Representing the IRD were AsstProf Dr.Morakot Worachairungreung, Director of the Institute for Research and Development; Dr.Doungjai Limsaksri, Vice-Director for Administration; Mr.Anuphan Suttimarn, Head of General Admininstration; Mr.Chutchai Ditcharoen, Head of Plan and Policy; Miss Kanokporn Leksung, General Admininstration Officer; and Mr.Panupong Pummarin, Computer Technicial Officer.

The session was held online via Google Meet and chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Siriluck Ketchaya, Vice President for Digital Technology, with executives from all units participating to align digital initiatives with the university’s strategic direction toward becoming a Smart University.

IRD’s participation underscores its commitment to strengthening research quality, innovation support, and strategic data management across the university in a sustainable manner. The initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).