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On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM (local time in Japan), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sitaporn Youngkong, Deputy Dean for Global Partnerships and Corporate Communication, conducted a significant courtesy visit to the School of Pharmacy, Showa Medical University (SMU) in Tokyo, Japan. The Deputy Dean was warmly received by Professor Dr. Shuntaro Hara, Dean of the SMU School of Pharmacy, along with esteemed faculty members. This high-level visit underscored the faculty’s commitment to strengthening and fostering its international engagement.
The core agenda of the visit centered on an insightful discussion regarding potential academic and research collaborations between the two distinguished institutions. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Youngkong presented comprehensive information about Mahidol University Faculty of Pharmacy (MUPY), highlighting its academic excellence, research strengths, and global initiatives. The discussion successfully identified mutual areas of interest, setting the stage for future joint endeavors, including potential student exchange programs, faculty mobility, and collaborative research projects. This exchange serves the explicit objective of reinforcing global partnerships and expanding the scope of bilateral academic ties.
The successful engagement is expected to yield more potential collaborations, enhancing both institutions' international standing and creating invaluable opportunities for faculty and students. This visit strongly aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. By establishing and strengthening institutional linkages with Showa Medical University, the Faculty actively promotes effective public-academic partnerships at the global level, which is crucial for advancing academic capacity and facilitating the transfer of knowledge and expertise. Furthermore, these collaborations contribute indirectly to SDG 4: Quality Education by enriching educational experiences through international exposure and diverse academic perspectives.
