Category: Sustainability and Stewardship

Waste Water Guidelines and Standards at WU Walailak University has policies and guidelines on wastewater treatment from buildings and all places across the campus that are based on legally required standards and requirements to protect the ecosystems, human life, and wildlife around the campus. Besides the guidelines and policies, WU has a manual on wastewater treatment on campus.The university has realized that the staff working on building maintenance must be supported by the university so that the staff can perform preliminary checks and tackle any problems with proper procedures. The procedures for wastewater treatment at WU prevent the wastewater from entering the ecosystems around the campus using standard measures and procedures. Regarding human life, the treatment procedures never affect the Walailak community and the local communities around the campus on…

The Prioritisation of WU on Food Products from Local, and Sustainable Sources Walailak University has announced the Policy on Food Preparation and Sustainable Consumption to ensure that all foods within the university are safe for the benefit of students, personnel, and visitors.Local entrepreneurs and communities surrounding Walailak University have sustainable food sources. Moreover, it also emphasizes the importance of living together with the community by acknowledging the importance of having a good quality of life for people in the community, focusing on sustainable food purchases by prioritizing the purchase of products from local and sustainable sources.In 2022, the university, consequently, has taken steps to give importance to products from the community as follows:1. Local Entrepreneur Shop Zone at Chor Pradu Food Center:The neighboring community adjacent to the university is known…

In 2022, Walailak University organized free educational programs on water irrigation and management for local people and academics who work in the related water management institutions located in Pak Panang Basin, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Walailak university also invited several sectors to be project partners such as Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Subdistrict administrative organization (Pak Phun, Tha Phae, Tha Ngio, Moklan, Don Tako, Pho Thong and Nariang), Provincial Administrative Organization and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Germany. The outreach program aimed to provide direct support through education in maintaining fresh-water ecosystems especially water irrigation and management using geographic information system (GIS). The details of educational program consist of data management, annual water volume prediction, properly water utilization, sufficient water usage for all sector, flooded area protection…

It has been six years since Walailak University adopted and integrate the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals into education. WU has been encouraging students in all degrees of study to recognize the global challenges to be tackled, including climate change, loss of biodiversity, unsustainable use of resources, and inequality. At the moment, higher educational institutions are one of the key players in promoting SDG to the young generation through various platforms and SDG-integrated education is one of them.   Bachelor’s Degrees 1. THB60-11 Sustainable Tourism (SDG 14 and 15)This course aims for students to study the concepts and principles of sustainable tourism; regulations, planning, and monitoring of sustainable tourism management, especially operational analysis of tourism and hotel businesses; components and types of sustainable tourism; tourism impact and sustainable tourism development strategies;…

Healthy and Affordable Food Choices For All at All Food Outlets Walailak University has a mission to prioritize the well-being of students and staff, ensuring they can fully enjoy their university life. Regarding food service, the university believes that a positive dining experience on campus is integral to student life and can enhance students' academic performance.          Thus, in order to achieve that, WU establishes 2 food centers, and other food outlets, responsible for food provision with healthy and affordable food choices for all on campus.1. Affordable Food ChoicesIt is mandatory for food vendors to clearly display price tags. Every week, all food establishments undergo assessments to uphold high service quality and hygiene standards. Typically, the food prices within Walailak University are more affordable when compared to restaurants and food stalls…

Walailak Food Outlets: Sustainable Food Choices for All Walailak University is on a mission to promote the well-being and happiness of the students and staff, fostering a cherished environment on the campus. Regarding food services, we firmly believe that a good dining experience is more than just a meal; it is an inspiration for academic excellence and a vital part of university life.Walailak University offers a variety of food and beverage service options, including:1. WU Food CentersMain Central Food Center 1: This food center comprises 85 restaurants and 79 local stalls. Furthermore, there are Halal-certified restaurants at night on Ramadan month. Main Central Food Center 2: Open daily 2. Retail Convenience Stores: There are eight retail convenience stores, offering vegetarian and vegan food, located across the university with 24 hours opening,…

The Caring is Giving Program 2022: WU Intervention to Prevent Food Insecurity for Students and Staff Walailak University, through the Property Management Center, facilitates students and staff by arranging shops and food outlets, to ensure they have access to sufficient, affordable, and healthy food at all food outlets within the university. Besides, representatives from the students are actively involved in the selection and evaluation of these food outlets. Not all students are equally prepared to take care of themselves when pursuing higher education. Some students still require basic support, particularly in terms of having enough food to eat. Therefore, Walailak University, in collaboration with donors and food outlet business owners at the Cho Pradu Food Center and Student Activity Building Canteen, totaling 85 shops, provide interventions to prevent or alleviate…

The Provision of Scholarships for Student Food Security and Life Sustainability Quality Program  Walailak University awards scholarships to provide students with a sufficient budget to maintain a good-quality life. This program supports students financially, particularly those facing financial constraints, to ensure they have funding for their food security, education, and daily expenses. Sources of funding are from both the university's budget and various external donors, including government, private sector, and community. Additionally, the program offers scholarship advice. It also monitors, and evaluates the performance of scholarship recipients with two main schemes: 1) Scholarships Without RepaymentWalailak University gives general scholarships, which are those that do not require students to repay. These scholarships are granted to financially disadvantaged students or students with excellent academic performance to support them throughout their studies, ensuring…

Walailak Sustainable Food Waste Tracking and Separation System for the Whole University Walailak University places a high priority on efficiently managing food waste and surplus food to mitigate the impact of food waste generated during distribution and consumption for the whole university. To establish clear reduction goals, the university has recognized the importance of closely monitoring food waste produced from meals served on campus throughout the year. To formulate effective solutions for food waste, we have implemented a comprehensive measurement system that tracks food waste at various stages, including the beginning, middle, and end of the process. This includes: 1. Beginning:Food waste within the university campus is from various sources, including food centers, markets, student and staff dormitories, office buildings, sports centers, and parks. To track and manage food waste…

Walailak University’s Commitment to be a Smoke-Free Environment in 2022 Walailak University is a public institution of education corresponding to the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health’s campaign: “Setting the type and name of a public place as a smoke-free zone 2018. The campus installed signs prohibiting smoking inside and outside the buildings. Specific areas, distance from a building, are assigned for smoking to protect the health of non-smokers. The university also runs prevention campaigns to reduce the smoking rate, which includes raising awareness on non-smoking areas inside a building, outside a building, and in most public areas Punishment and legal charges are also placed on smokers violating rules.Smoke-free buildings include dormitories, lecture buildings, Physical Education Building, Sports Science building, Administration Building, the Center for Library Resources and Educational…