Representatives from Osaka University (OU) including Prof. Genta KAWAHARA, Executive Vice President of Global Engagement, visited Mahidol University (MU) on 21 and 22 November 2022. It was the first face-to-face high-level meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The goal of the visit was to re-enhance a collaborative network for research and education.

OU members met with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Vice President for International Relations and Corporate Communication on the Salaya campus on 21 November. They shared ideas on possible collaborations such as a joint project on the SDGs, and exchange students and young researchers.

Prof. KAWAHARA also visited the Faculty of Liberal Arts to have discussions with Asst. Prof. Aphiwit Liang-itsara, Dean of Faculty of Liberal Arts. They explored further exchange program opportunities for each student.

On 22 November, the group from OU went to the Phayathai campus to meet with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Palangpon Kongsaeree, Dean of Faculty of Science, and visited their facilities including the Osaka University ASEAN Campuse established in the Faculty of Science.