When all disciplines unite... co-creating the future and preparing for the great transformation of the Isan region
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July 20, 2026
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The Graduate School, Khon Kaen University, moves forward to create a significant change, joining forces with faculty members from interdisciplinary programs to organize a workshop entitled "Interdisciplinary Research Performance Driving Project" at Nattapong Grand Hotel, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, from July 18–19, 2026. The event was attended by 33 participants, including Graduate School administrators, program chairs, lecturers, and staff, under the theme "New Us New Isan: Future Starts Together". It aims to integrate knowledge from various disciplines to set research directions and elevate the quality of graduate studies to keep pace with future challenges. Currently, the Graduate School oversees 7 interdisciplinary programs, covering 4 master's degrees and 3 doctoral degrees in fields such as Biomedical Sciences, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Music Therapy, and Medical Bioinformatics for Industry (MBIx). This project was organized to create a central space for exchanging ideas and developing joint research problems, aligning with the current research funding trends that prioritize integrated project proposals.
Activities on July 18, 2026, began with the opening ceremony by Prof. Dr. Kiatichai Faksri, Acting Dean of the Graduate School, who explained the objectives and strategies for interdisciplinary programs. This was followed by a lecture on program promotion and mental health recovery for learners by Dr. Wittika Tangchan, Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educational Innovation, along with team-building activities between programs. On July 19, 2026, the seminar on driving research performance was led by Prof. Dr. Kiatichai Faksri, followed by a lecture on promoting internationalization by Asst. Prof. Dr. Jutarop Phetcharaburanin, Acting Associate Dean for Integrative Research and Graduate Studies Affairs. This included a knowledge exchange session on "Setting research questions that align with user needs" and "Adjusting curricula: Learning Paradigm and AUN-QA" by Dr. Wittika Tangchan.
This collaboration is not just about educational planning but about building a learning and research ecosystem that connects knowledge from all fields to produce graduates, research, and innovations that create a positive impact on society. It also supports Khon Kaen University's strategy to become a leading research university that generates value and sustainable development for the region, the country, and the global community.
New Us New Isan: Future Starts Together — Because the future of Isan and society… starts from the co-creation of all disciplines
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News: Sittera Samosorn
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