The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean, together with Assoc. Prof. Natt Leelawat, D.Eng., Assistant Dean for International Affairs, warmly welcomed delegates from the University Alliance in Talent Education and Development (UAiTED) and representatives from National Chengchi University, one of the alliance’s member institutions, during their visit to the Faculty on April 9, 2026. The visiting delegation was led by Mr. Jeter Her, Executive Director of the Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation and UAiTED Lead, together with Ms. Herng Su, Vice President, National Chengchi University, as well as representatives from the university and the UAiTED Secretariat. The visit aimed to introduce the alliance, share its vision and mission, and explore opportunities for future collaboration in talent education and development across Asia. During the meeting, the UAiTED delegation presented an overview of the alliance, including its objectives, key initiatives, and collaborative programs designed to strengthen international academic exchange, student and faculty mobility, and cross-institutional partnerships among leading universities in the region. On this occasion, the alliance also extended an honorable invitation to the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, to join the UAiTED network. This prospective partnership is expected to open new avenues for

BANGKOK – The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, through its International Affairs Office, recently hosted a short-term exchange program for students from Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU), Japan, held from March 8–21, 2026. This year marks a significant milestone as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the MALI Program (Multicultural Awareness through Language Immersion) formerly known as the Chula-AGU Program which serves to strengthen academic and cultural ties between the two prestigious institutions. The opening ceremony was presided over by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Dean of Chula Engineering. In his opening remarks, the Dean emphasized the profound symbolism of the decade-long partnership: “When we think of the number ten, we think of our ten fingers. If hands remain empty, they may hold little meaning; but when two hands join in a firm handshake, it represents the friendship and collaboration that have sustained this project and our relationship for so long.” Throughout the two-week program, students from both universities engaged in a diverse array of activities, including engineering lectures at Chulalongkorn University, Thai language classes, and specialized workshops on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key highlight featured students presenting innovative solutions to campus-related issues aligned with the SDG framework, fostering