Author: Suphanida Duangchinda

Sustainability and Stewardship WU Policies and Measures to Promote Women’s Access, Admission, and Participation Walailak University (WU) is committed to advancing gender equity by systematically monitoring and addressing women’s access to, admission to, and participation in higher education. The University conducts diagnostic analyses of women’s applications, acceptance, enrolment, and participation across academic programs to identify potential barriers and areas for improvement. These analyses support the development of evidence-based measures to ensure that women have equitable opportunities to enter and succeed in higher education. WU promotes educational opportunities for women across all fields of study, with particular attention to academic disciplines and activities in which women have been historically underrepresented. Through outreach activities, workshops, information campaigns, and targeted communications, the University encourages women to pursue higher education and provides information and…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University Tracking Female Students’ Application and Acceptance Rates Walailak University (WU) has consistently monitored female student application and acceptance rates to ensure equal access to higher education. Since its establishment, female students have constituted the majority of the university’s student population. WU continues to systematically monitor and conduct diagnostic assessments of these figures to identify trends, evaluate progress, and ensure that women maintain equitable opportunities to enter and complete higher education. WU does not discriminate against women in its admissions process and provides equal academic support to all students, regardless of gender. Throughout the admission process, the university also provides guidance and recommendations to female applicants, helping to ensure that they feel safe, welcomed, and supported from admission through to graduation. These efforts contribute to the…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University is committed to ensuring access to lifelong learning for its staff, students, alumni, children and youth, the workforce, older adults, and the general public. The Walailak University Lifelong Learning Policy provides an important framework for ensuring that access to lifelong learning activities is accessible to all on an equal and continuous basis. A Policy Ensuring Access to Lifelong Learning for All The policy was officially announced on 8 November 2022 by Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong. It establishes the university's vision of becoming a lifelong learning centre that provides opportunities for people from all groups to develop their knowledge and potential, contributing to sustainable national development.The policy is based on the principles of equality and non-discrimination. It explicitly states that the university aims to provide a…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University promotes access to education and learning opportunities for the public through education outreach activities beyond campus in local schools and communities. The university undertakes both programmed activities that are implemented continuously as part of ongoing programmes and ad-hoc activities that are informed by the diagnostics of specific needs among target groups. These educational outreach activities include lectures, training workshops, demonstrations, consultations, field-based learning, and voluntary student-run activities. Educational Outreach in Local Schools Walailak University undertakes a wide range of educational outreach activities in local schools, focusing on developing the skills and potential of children and young people while supporting teachers and schools in improving the quality of learning. One ongoing programme is the Early Childhood Education Equity Project (ECEEP), implemented by lecturers from the School of…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University promotes Lifelong Learning through Vocational Training and Executive Education for the general public, including individuals who are not enrolled at the university. These opportunities enable participants from diverse professional backgrounds to apply the knowledge and skills gained to their work, careers, and the development of products and services in real-world contexts. Throughout 2025, the university hosted both programmed events and ad-hoc events to support continuous learning and skills development. Programmed Events As part of its programmed events, Walailak University regularly hosts Vocational Training and executive education activities across various professional fields. These include professional pharmacy training, such as a program on the development of instructors at professional pharmacy practice sites. The program was open to pharmacists, as well as executives and administrators from relevant organizations,…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University promotes lifelong learning by hosting educational events and academic service activities that provide learning opportunities for the general public, including community members, school students, youth, farmers, and other interested participants. These activities are organized through both ad-hoc educational activities and Academic Services Programme Events, providing access to knowledge in areas including nature and environmental conservation, science and technology, research, agriculture, and practical skills. Through these public events, the university creates opportunities for people to continuously develop their knowledge and skills beyond formal education. Ad-hoc Educational Activities In 2025, Walailak University hosted a range of educational events open to the public in different formats. One of the key events was the Soft Opening of SIRIN MUSEUM, held on 18 December 2025. The university opened the museum…

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University provides free access to educational resources for people not studying at the university through projects that promote lifelong learning, skills development, practical training, and access to educational facilities and online resources. One example is the project “Strengthening Lifelong Learning and Local Cultural Storytelling Skills in Tha Sala Community to Promote Tourism and Community Ways of Life,” which aims to develop the capacity of local people to communicate community stories, identities, and local knowledge through different forms of media while promoting continuous learning and skills development.The project began with a diagnostic process through field visits and discussions with the Tha Sala District Learning Promotion Centre in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The process gathered information on local cultural content, community issues, and appropriate media formats for storytelling…