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Beyond the Box: AU Students Explore the Science of Shelf Life

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Packaging did much more than make food look good. Assumption University students explored the science behind keeping food fresh, safe and ready for consumers during a special guest lecture held on August 27, 2026, at the Hua Mak Campus.

The Theophane Venard School of Food Biotechnology and Innovation welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theeranun Janjarasskul for a session titled “Packaging and Its Role in Shelf-Life Extension.” The lecture formed part of FT4145 Packaging Design and Innovation and was held in Room E25.

Dr. Janjarasskul brought substantial academic and research experience in food packaging into the classroom. Her work has examined edible and biodegradable packaging, oxygen-scavenging films, food preservation and the relationship between packaging and product stability. Her research has also included work at the University of California, Davis, where she collaborated with food packaging specialist Prof. John M. Krochta.

Throughout the session, students examined how packaging can influence food quality, safety and shelf life, connecting material selection, barrier properties and food protection with practical applications in the food industry.

The guest lecture gave students an opportunity to connect concepts from Packaging Design and Innovation with real-world research and professional experience. The lively session encouraged discussion and offered students a closer look at how thoughtful packaging design can help preserve quality while responding to changing consumer and industry needs.

Dr. Janjarasskul’s connection with the UC Davis Alumni Thailand Chapter added an international dimension to an engaging morning of learning and exchange.

The successful session reflected the Theophane Venard School of Food Biotechnology and Innovation’s commitment to bringing experienced specialists into the classroom and connecting academic learning with developments across food science and innovation.

WRITER : THE AU LIBRARY

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Making a Splash for Safety at AU

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Water survival and rescue training equipped 46 Bang Bo Witthayakom School students with practical, life-saving skills.

Assumption University’s Center for Sports and Physical Fitness (CSPF), under Student Affairs, welcomed 46 Grade 10–12 students from Bang Bo Witthayakom School to the Suvarnabhumi Campus for a study visit and practical training programme on water survival and rescue skills.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Rev. Bro. Channarong Boonphram, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, who delivered opening remarks and encouraged participants to approach the training with confidence, responsibility and care for others.

A. Kasikrit Mantasut, Director of the Center for Sports and Physical Fitness, presented the background and objectives of the programme. Mr. Watcharin Suksawang, Head of the Health and Physical Education Learning Area at Bang Bo Witthayakom School, accompanied the students alongside the school’s teachers throughout the activities.

The programme was conducted in collaboration with Mr. Rachanon Sakon, lecturer at the Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science, Assumption University, who served as the principal resource person. Faculty members from the School of Nursing Science and CSPF staff also supported the training.

Students took part in learning sessions and hands-on exercises covering basic first aid, water-survival techniques and water-rescue procedures. The activities were designed to help participants develop the knowledge, awareness and practical judgement needed to respond safely and appropriately in water-related emergencies.

Throughout the day, students showed strong interest and active participation, moving from classroom learning to practical application in a supportive and engaging environment. The training concluded successfully, giving participants essential skills that may one day help protect both themselves and others.

WRITER : CENTER FOR SPORTS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, STUDENT AFFAIRS

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Assumption University and Chinese-Thai Partners Sign MOU to Support China’s NEV Expansion into ASEAN through Benchmark Industry-Education Integration

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SHANGHAI, August 20 – The plenary session of the Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026), a premier global event for the automotive industry, opened in Shanghai. Centered on the theme “New Pathways for Global Cooperation in the Automotive Industry,” the forum brought together senior government officials, executives from leading global automotive companies, authoritative industry think tanks, international industry associations, and representatives of leading universities and institutions to explore major issues including localized collaboration in the global automotive industry, compliance frameworks for international expansion, deeper integration across the industrial chain, and the interoperability of international standards. As a leading private university in Thailand and a benchmark institution in China-Thailand international industry-education integration, Assumption University was invited to participate in the forum’s key sessions. Serving as a principal representative of Thai higher education, the University joined Shanghai International Automobile City (Group) Co., Ltd., China EV100 Research Institute, and other partners in signing the Memorandum of Understanding on China-Thailand Certification and Training Cooperation for New Energy Vehicle Service Personnel. Drawing on its mature experience and leading strengths in international industry-education integration, enterprise-tailored talent development, and cross-border internship and employment systems, Assumption University will help build a flagship platform for China-Thailand cooperation in developing internationally oriented NEV professionals and strengthen the talent foundation for the Chinese NEV industry’s long-term growth in ASEAN markets.

The plenary session was moderated by Liu Xiaoshi, President of China EV100 International. Liu Jiafeng, member of the Leading Party Members Group of the Jiading District People’s Government and Deputy District Mayor, delivered the opening address. Jiang Yaoping, former Vice Minister of Commerce of China, and Zhang Yongwei, Chief Expert of China EV100 International and Chairman of China EV100 Research Institute, subsequently delivered keynote reports that charted the direction for global automotive industry cooperation. Senior executives from leading Chinese automakers included Di Zhirui, Vice President of Changan Automobile; Wang Lang, Vice President of Chery Automobile; Lu Fang, Chairman and Party Secretary of VOYAH; Liang Linhe, Board Director of SANY Group and Chairman of SANY Heavy Truck; and Zhu Yongqing, Deputy General Manager of Great Wall Motor. Leaders from major global automotive component and technology companies included Lin Guangqiu, Senior Vice President of Desay SV; Liang Rui, Co-President of Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd.; Shalini Palmer, Global Vice President of Automotive Business at Analog Devices (ADI); Zhang Lan, Vice President of Volkswagen Group China; and representatives of NXP and BASF. Industry authorities, including Zhang Lin, Chief Representative in China of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), and Sun Xiaohong, former Secretary-General of the Automotive Internationalization Committee of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), joined overseas higher education representatives including Gao Li, Assistant Vice President of Assumption University. Participants engaged in in-depth strategic dialogue on the globalization of the automotive industry and jointly witnessed the launch of this major China-Thailand industry-education integration initiative.

The International Cooperation Base for the Automotive Industry launched in connection with this signing is a national-level industry cooperation platform built on Shanghai International Automobile City’s designation by the Ministry of Science and Technology as a National International Science and Technology Cooperation Base. It brings together premier industrial platforms, full-scenario application ecosystems, and international service resources. As an authoritative independent think tank in China’s new energy and intelligent vehicle sector, China EV100 Research Institute possesses deep industry research expertise and strong capabilities in cross-border resource integration. The MOU signed at the forum is a landmark international cooperation outcome following the establishment of the Base and another benchmark initiative by Assumption University in China-Thailand industry-education integration.

Assumption University Signs the Memorandum of Understanding on China-Thailand Certification and Training Cooperation for New Energy Vehicle Service Personnel

As one of Thailand’s oldest and most internationalized private universities, Assumption University has long been deeply engaged in China-Thailand higher education exchanges and cross-border industry-education integration. It is a leader in Thailand and across ASEAN in international industry-education integration, enterprise-tailored talent development, and cross-border internship and employment systems. The University has developed a mature end-to-end talent development model integrating university-enterprise collaboration, targeted training, and cross-border employment. In close alignment with the needs of ASEAN’s emerging industries, it has partnered with leading Chinese enterprises to establish multiple cohorts of enterprise-tailored programs. It has also built an integrated system for faculty and student mobility, mutual credit recognition, practical training, and employment between China and Thailand. These efforts have supplied large numbers of highly qualified, internationally oriented professionals for coordinated industrial development in both countries, earning Assumption University wide recognition for its leading practices and benchmark cases in cross-border industry-education integration.

As the global automotive industry’s transition to electrification accelerates, China’s new energy vehicle industry is expanding rapidly across ASEAN. Thailand, a central hub of Southeast Asia’s automotive industry and a growth center for the new energy sector, is seeing rising demand for highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals in NEV after-sales service and maintenance, testing and diagnostics, technical services, and operations management. A reliable supply of localized talent has become a critical requirement for Chinese automakers seeking sustainable growth in ASEAN markets. Under the MOU, participating partners will establish a regular cross-border communication and coordination mechanism. Guided by the Belt and Road Initiative and Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor development framework, they will leverage Assumption University’s benchmark strengths in industry-education integration to jointly develop localized NEV training standards and an occupational competency certification system for Thailand. The system will cover core competencies including hands-on technical skills, after-sales service, maintenance and repair, and testing and diagnostics. The partners will jointly implement skills training, student practical training, professional competency enhancement, enterprise-tailored training, and other programs; explore a mechanism for recognizing consortium members; and, subject to written agreement among all parties, jointly issue training certificates and occupational recognition documents. These efforts will provide Thailand’s NEV industry with a sustained pipeline of highly qualified technical professionals whose skills match local market needs.

Liu Jiafeng, Member of the Leading Party Members Group of the Jiading District People’s Government and Deputy District Mayor, Delivers Remarks

Jiang Yaoping, Former Vice Minister of Commerce of China, Delivers Remarks

Zhang Yongwei, Chief Expert of China EV100 International, Delivers Remarks

Global expansion begins with talent; industry-education integration sets the benchmark. The signing of this MOU is an important example of government-industry-academia-research collaboration in the internationalization of China’s automotive industry. It also marks a major step by Assumption University to leverage its benchmark strengths and deepen China-Thailand cooperation in education and industry. With participation from the governments of both countries, leading enterprises, authoritative think tanks, international associations, and leading universities, the cooperation will focus on jointly developing talent standards, enabling mutual recognition of occupational certifications, conducting joint practical training, and empowering enterprise-tailored talent development. It directly addresses the shortage of localized professionals facing Chinese automakers expanding into Southeast Asia, strengthens the foundation for pragmatic cooperation between the Chinese and Thai automotive industries, and creates a replicable and scalable model for international cooperation in the coordinated development of the China-ASEAN automotive industry. In doing so, it will continue to support the coordinated economic and social development of China and Thailand and advance the Belt and Road Initiative.

WRITER: ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY OF THAILAND

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Assumption University Explores Flexible Learning Pathways with Singapore and UBC Partners

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New learning pathways came into focus at Assumption University when a delegation from Singapore and Canada visited on August 20, 2026, to discuss credit recognition, student mobility and flexible study options.

Assumption University of Thailand (AU) welcomed representatives from the Education Society of Singapore (ESS), Corpus Christi College and St. Mark’s College at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The visit opened discussions on a possible roadmap for future academic collaboration.

The delegation was led by Mr. Peter Marcus Lim, President of the Education Society of Singapore. He was joined by Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President; Mr. Antonio Daling, Associate Director; and Dr. Emil A. Canlas, Registrar, of Corpus Christi College and St. Mark’s College at UBC.

A central topic was a University Transfer Program and credit articulation arrangement that could help students move more flexibly between partner institutions while having relevant academic credits recognised and transferred.

Participants also considered an Assumption University Credit Bank, an approach intended to support lifelong and stackable learning. Such a model would allow learners to build credits and qualifications progressively as their academic and professional goals develop.

Potential stackable programmes were discussed in Business, Digital and Data, Artificial Intelligence, and English Language Learning. The proposed areas reflect demand for flexible, industry-relevant education that can lead toward formal qualifications.

The meeting underscored a shared interest in international academic collaboration, flexible learning and student mobility. Both sides expressed interest in continuing discussions toward a practical implementation roadmap for the proposed initiatives.

WRITER : THE AU LIBRARY

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Assumption University and Thainakarin Hospital Explore Future Collaboration

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Senior leaders from both institutions met at AU’s Suvarnabhumi Campus to discuss potential cooperation in education, research, professional development, and healthcare-related learning.

Assumption University of Thailand (AU) welcomed a senior delegation from Thainakarin Hospital on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for an official visit exploring opportunities for future collaboration between the two institutions.

The visit began with a campus tour, which introduced the delegation to Assumption University’s learning environment, facilities, and academic community. It was followed by a formal meeting with University representatives.

The meeting brought together senior representatives from both institutions:

Thainakarin Hospital delegation

  • Clinical Prof. Thipachart Punyaratabandhu, M.D., Hospital Director and Medical Director
  • Mr. Pitipat Sihanatkathakul, Organizational Advisor for Information Technology and Marketing
  • Mr. Prapat Suthawate, Senior Management Advisor
  • Dr. Sithiyos Chandrasakha, M.D., Assistant Medical Director
  • Ms.Saijai Selakhun, Deputy Medical Director for Nursing
  • Dr. Angsuthorn Thanapipatsatja, Physician, Health Check-up Center
  • Dr. Angsuthorn Thanapipatsatja, M.D., Physician at the Health Check-up Center
  • Mr. Saw Zin Muang Muang Saw, International Marketing Manager

Assumption University representatives

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Kitti Phothikitti, Vice President for Educational Innovation and Graduate Studies
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanintorn Jittawiriyanukoon, Vice President for Research and Academic Services
  • Dr. Kitikorn Dowpiset, Vice President for Moral Development Education
  • Dr. Satha Phongsatha, Dean, Graduate School of Human Sciences
  • Dr. Sansanee Aranyanak Khlaewkhla, Office of Graduate Studies
  • Mr. Rangsan Traibutra, Deputy Director, Office of Graduate Studies

During the meeting, both sides presented their institutional strengths and exchanged ideas on areas of mutual interest. The discussion considered possible future cooperation in education, professional development, research, academic services, knowledge exchange, and healthcare-related learning opportunities.

Established in 1993, Thainakarin Hospital is a private healthcare institution in Bang Na, Bangkok, providing specialist services across a wide range of medical fields. The Hospital is advancing its work in complex-disease care, medical technology, and smart-hospital development, creating a natural basis for dialogue with the University’s graduate studies, research, and academic-service communities.

For Assumption University, the discussion reflected a continuing commitment to connect academic learning with professional practice and to develop partnerships that benefit students, faculty members, practitioners, and the wider community. Potential future initiatives may provide opportunities for students and healthcare professionals to share knowledge, gain practical insight, and contribute to new learning experiences.

The visit concluded in a warm and constructive atmosphere, marking a promising first step toward closer institutional cooperation between Assumption University of Thailand and Thainakarin Hospital.

WRITER : THE AU LIBRARY

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Assumption University Leadership Joins the 2026 Annual Seminar of the Catholic Education Council of Thailand

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AU representatives joined national educators at Thailand’s 55th CECT seminar.

Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of Assumption University, and Dr. Kitikorn Dowpiset, Vice President for Moral Development Education, represented Assumption University at the 55th Annual Seminar of the Catholic Education Council of Thailand (CECT), held from August 16 to 19, 2026, at The Greenery Resort, Khao Yai.

The annual gathering brought together senior administrators, teachers and education leaders from Catholic institutions across Thailand about 570 participants. This year’s seminar was hosted by the four Catholic dioceses of Thailand’s Northeastern, or Isan, region.  Opening remark by Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand.

Held under the theme, “Six Decades of Gravissimum Educationis: Challenges and Future Directions for Catholic Education in the Modern Global Context” the seminar marked 60 years since the Second Vatican Council’s 1965 declaration on Christian education.

Over four days, participants explored how Catholic schools can preserve their identity and mission while responding to a rapidly changing global and technological environment. Sessions focused on whole-person education, moral formation, family engagement, environmental responsibility, child protection and the responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.  A dedicated showcase segment framed the seminar’s priorities around an Environment–Social–Governance (ESG) structure, with school leaders presenting on each pillar:

  • Environment (รักษ์โลก – “Love the Earth”): Sister Lampai Nueangplee, Director of St. Theresa School, presented on climate action and the school’s drive toward carbon neutrality — addressing global warming through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and a Carbon Zero learning-community model.
  • Social (รักษ์คน – “Love People”): Sister Marie-Agnes Suwanna Buasap, Director of St. Paul Convent School, together with a representative from Talitha Kum Thailand, presented on child protection and combating human trafficking, reinforcing the seminar’s August 18 awareness activity on safeguarding children and youth.
  • Governance (รักษ์ความถูกต้อง – “Uphold Integrity”): Dr. Phantitra Kosuwan, Director of Prem Prachawattana School, presented on ethical leadership and sound governance in the administration of Catholic schools.

An interactive child-protection awareness activity, “Joining Forces to Protect Children from Human Trafficking,” was held on August 18, encouraging participating institutions to strengthen understanding of trafficking risks affecting children and young people.

Assumption University’s participation reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to Thailand’s Catholic education community and to the founding educational mission of the Brothers of St. Gabriel. Through academic excellence, moral development and service, AU continues to prepare graduates to contribute responsibly and compassionately to society.

About Assumption University

Assumption University is a Catholic university founded by the Brothers of St. Gabriel. The University offers programmes across the arts, sciences, business and professional disciplines, combining academic excellence with moral formation, international understanding and service to society.

WRITER : KITIKORN DOWPISET

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