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On Monday, November 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University (MUPY), led by Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan, Dean, welcomed a delegation from the College of Pharmacy, University of the Philippines Manila (UP), Philippines, led by Assoc. Prof. Mac Ardy J. Gloria, Dean. The MUPY delegation also included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sitaporn Youngkong, Deputy Dean for Global Partnerships and Corporate Communication, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichit Nosoongnoen, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation; Assoc. Prof. Thanarat Suansanae, Deputy Dean for Education; Asst. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Jintapattanakit, Deputy Dean for Finance; Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattamapan Lomarat, Deputy Dean for Planning and Quality Development; Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanika Pathomwichaiwat, Assistant Dean for Quality Development; Asst. Prof. Dr. Satsawat Visansirikul, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; and Asst. Prof. Wipharak Rattanavipanon, Assistant Dean for Doctor of Pharmacy Program (International Program). The visit took place in Room 606, Rajaratana Building.
The visit aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions in research, student and staff exchanges, and educational quality assurance. Discussions covered the implementation of the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) framework, quality assurance systems, continuous quality improvement, and the sharing of experiences, challenges, and best practices in quality assurance. The exchange provided an opportunity for both institutions to share knowledge and approaches to strengthening educational quality and enhancing institutional practices.
Moreover, the delegation visited faculty’s research centers and facilities, including the Center of Molecular Targeting and Integrated Drug Development (CMT-IDD), the Pharmacometrics Center, the Centre of Molecular Simulations in Drug Discovery (MSDD), the Central Research Facility Unit, and the Smart Classroom.
The visit aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, through its focus on educational quality assurance and continuous improvement, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by fostering international academic collaboration and knowledge exchange between the two institutions.
News Article by International Relations Unit
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