On Wednesday, 12 November 2025, a delegation from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University (MUGR), had a visit to Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China, to discuss and expand academic collaboration opportunities.
The delegation was led by Professor Dr. Chartchalerm Isarankura-Na-Ayudhya, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and included Assistant Professor Dr. Ornlatcha Sivarak, Deputy Dean for Education and Academic Development, and Assistant Professor Dr. Sineewanlaya Wichit, Deputy Dean for International Relations, Networking, and Student Affairs. Joining the discussions were representatives from several Mahidol University institutions including the Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Engineering, ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, and the National Institute for Child and Family Development.
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a leading research university in science and technology, emphasizing an innovation-driven and research-led education model, and is widely recognized at the international level. The discussion with Southern University of Science and Technology, led by Professor Jian Zhang, Deputy Dean, SUSTech–KCL School of Medicine, and Dr. Hao Chen, Executive Deputy Director, SUSTech Global, focused on promoting academic collaboration in medical sciences by exploring possible forms of cooperation such as dual or combined programs, short-term student exchanges, student Internship and joint research projects.
In addition, both universities explored potential approaches and opportunities to expand cooperation into other academic areas of mutual interest, aiming to strengthen academic collaboration between Mahidol University and higher education institutions in China with continuity and comprehensive engagement in teaching, research, and academic exchange in the future.
