Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University (SNRU) actively strengthens its global and local networks under SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) to implement meaningful sustainable development frameworks across education, research, and community outreach.
1. Cross-Sectoral Dialogues & Local Impact
Strategic SRI Mechanism for Poverty Alleviation: SNRU partnered with SDG Move to establish a “Strategic Network Mechanism Design Workshop for Driving the Science, Research, and Innovation (SRI) System.” This pilot initiative, led by Vice President Prof. Dr. Tosawat Seetawan alongside researchers from Thammasat University, focuses on localized poverty alleviation strategies to inform national policy.
Youth & Regional Perspectives: Through platforms like the 7th Rajabhat University National and International Research and Academic Conference (RUNRAC VII), the university emphasizes youth perspectives aligning with the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model and SDGs.
Regional SDG Index & Community Well-being: The Faculty of Management Science executed stakeholder reviews regarding regional sustainability indexes, expanding focus areas to include educational development, sustainable agriculture, and community mental health training.
2. Global MOU Commitments & Academic Networks
SNRU maintains a comprehensive international relations network across several countries to deliver global sustainability education and collaborative scientific breakthroughs:
Partner Countries & Institutions: Active alliances span the USA (Northwestern University), Sweden (Uppsala University), South Korea (Sungkyunkwan University), China (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics), Japan (AIST, Kanazawa University), Vietnam, India, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
3. Key Joint Sustainability & Alternative Energy Projects
The Center of Excellence in Alternative Energy (CEAE) at SNRU serves as a major hub for international research collaborations:
e-ASIA Joint Research Program: A 3-year collaborative research track on alternative energy materials among SNRU (Thailand), Kanazawa University (Japan), and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN, Indonesia).
SNRU and AIST (Japan): Ongoing joint research on thermoelectric conversion solutions, highlighted by the annual “Production, Evaluation, and Application of Thermoelectric Modules Workshop” (PETM) and joint technical displays featuring proprietary clean energy units like the ‘TeC bot’ and ‘portable TeC.’
SNRU and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS, Indonesia): A dedicated collaborative project focusing on the fabrication of alternative energy materials.
Universitas Brawijaya (Indonesia) Engagement: Academic exchange visits, including an institutional tour by Prof. Ing. Setiawan P. Sakti, M.Eng., to advance shared knowledge in laboratory-scale clean energy innovations.
Sustainable Agriculture Innovations: Transnational initiatives directly engaging Thai farmers alongside Japanese research counterparts to deploy alternative energy innovations, targeting SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
The Project for fabrication alternative energy materials, by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) and Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University
“Production, Evaluation, and Application of Thermoelectric Modules 2024” (PETM2024) between Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University and The AIST (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)
Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University (SNRU) demonstrates a structured, significant impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its diverse portfolio of education, research, and community outreach programs. As documented in the university’s institutional reporting and performance showcases, the curriculum and academic initiatives directly support at least 6 to 7 distinct SDGs: This comprehensive […]
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Academic Year Faculty/Department Total Graduates 2023 Faculty of Education 562 2023 Faculty of Science and Technology 214 2023 Faculty of Management Science 500 2023 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 350 2023 Faculty of Agricultural Technology 86 2023 Faculty of Industrial Technology 131 2024 Faculty of Education 526 2024 Faculty of Science and Technology 134 […]
