Author: Kittipong Bunlear

Walailak University partners with Wat Khok Lek Early Childhood Development Center and Chumchon Satit Walailak Pattana Early Childhood Development Center to provide free childcare facilities for staff, faculty members, and students to allow female students who become recent mothers to attend university courses. These centers are conveniently located near the university in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, ensuring easy access for all. Access to childcare services is open to all staff and students as well as members of the local community. Educational Program The education program at both centers is grounded in the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, developed through a collaboration between Walailak University and the centers. This partnership seeks to enhance early childhood education by incorporating research, outreach efforts, and student volunteering programs. The goal is to ensure…

In 2023, Walailak University provided numerous mentoring schemes for female students at Walailak University. The combination of all of the mentoring schemes led to at least 10% of female students and staff participating in mentoring either through receiving or providing mentoring support. The mentoring schemes that WU provided were organized by various organizations on matters, such as life mentoring, health and well-being, university life and others. Life Mentoring Scheme The Smile and Smart Center, part of the Division of Student Support and Development, at Walailak University (formerly known as the Division of Student Affairs), plays a crucial role in mentoring female students in various aspects of university life, academic enhancement, and personal development. The center is staffed with skilled advisors and a psychologist who offer comprehensive guidance and mentoring services on numerous…

In 2023, Walailak University undertook projects and activities to record and preserve intangible cultural heritage at the local or regional level, national level, and heritage of displaced communities. WU collaborates with the Ministry of Culture and the College of Dramatic Arts through an MOU to foster and preserve arts and culture, intending to become a center for local, national, and international cultural heritage. On July 13, 2023, Walailak University held a signing ceremony for an academic collaboration agreement on the preservation of arts and culture with the Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture, Nakhonsithammarat College of Dramatic Arts, and Phatthalung Dramatic Arts College at Huatapan Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Building A, Walailak University Hospital.The immediate action plan includes: 1) Promoting cultural heritage and traditional knowledge to preserve, continue, and…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University is steadfast in its role as a cultural beacon, fostering community engagement through the preservation and revitalization of cultural traditions, fine arts, and applied arts. This mission is deeply rooted in the university’s 20-year strategic plan (BE 2561-2580), which emphasizes advancing research excellence, academic services, and safeguarding cultural heritage to support national development. In 2023, the university achieved remarkable progress by collaborating with various internal and external partners, launching over 30 impactful programs dedicated to contributing to local and national arts and cultural legacies and promoting both ad-hoc and ongoing programs. These initiatives, anchored by four key objectives, highlight Walailak University’s enduring dedication to cultural preservation and its vital role in sustaining heritage for future generations. Objective 1: Promoting Local and National Cultural Traditions To…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University remains steadfast in its commitment to becoming a sustainable, eco-friendly residential campus. As part of this vision, the university continually focuses on improving and transforming its internal and external environment into multifunctional, environmentally conscious spaces. Remarkably, we constructed and nurtured the tremendous eco-friendly area that is the open spaces and green spaces, to embrace both people and nature as one, all permanently free access for the public to visit. Figure: Map showing green and open spaces at Walailak University Click on the map for a clearer view with more details Open Spaces BOTA Market Open Space The open area of BOTA Market in front of the entrance to Walailak Botanic Park (BOTA) Excluding the main purpose of the marketplace, it serves as a space for…

Sustainability and Stewardship The Center for Library Resources and Educational Media: Walailak University's Open Access Learning Hub for All The Center for Library Resources and Educational Media at Walailak University plays a crucial role in supporting the academic community by serving as a hub for learning resources and information services, particularly within the library. It offers free access to information for students, staff, and the general public, providing books, publications, computers, and other essential equipment for research and lifelong learning. The center’s primary mission is to develop and maintain a wide range of educational resources, produce teaching materials, and offer academic support to the surrounding community. Additionally, it ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities, offering wheelchair ramps and Braille books. In 2023, the center recorded visits including 394,521 visits to…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University currently spans over 21,000,000 square meters, making it the largest university in Thailand by land area. The university has developed its environment into a Residential University, a fully integrated campus community with comprehensive infrastructure, utilities, and various amenities. It provides a beautiful, convenient, safe, and peaceful living environment for students, faculty, staff, and residents. The comprehensive utilities and services, along with additional facilities, are designed to enhance the quality of life in both education and work, allowing individuals to fulfill their roles effectively and with high quality. The campus serves as a learning hub for both formal and informal education, accessible to the university community, local residents, and the general public. This environment fosters physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth, creating a welcoming and sustainable…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University, located in southern Thailand and covering the largest campus area in the country, faces frequent flooding due to heavy rainfall. The university manages its water consumption by producing potable water for on-campus use, utilizing on-site reservoirs to store high-quality rainwater. Currently, the university is deeply committed to sustainable water management and actively processes to prevents polluted water entering the water system, including pollution caused by accidents and incidents at the university. Consequently, various proactive initiatives ensure that water resources remain clean and free from pollutants to conserve, appropriately use and protect the quality and quantity of water sources surrounding the university. Figure : Water supply system schematic1. Monkey Cheek Project: This project focuses on preventing water pollution and addresses flooding issues during the rainy season,…

Sustainability and Stewardship In 2023, Walailak University continues to prioritize and operate its wastewater treatment processes through the university’s wastewater treatment plant, ensuring environmental sustainability and the well-being of the community by protecting the quality and quantity of water sources. The current system has the capacity to treat 950 cubic meters of wastewater per day from various buildings on campus. The process in place to treat wastewater is collected, processed, and reused within the university. Figures : Development Project of Wastewater Management System at WURecognizing the environmental and ecological impacts of wastewater, the university operates an Aerated Lagoon (AL) system that can handle 4,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day. This system uses floating aerators to increase oxygen levels in the water, facilitating faster decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms.…