From February 22 to 24, 2025, Director YAMASHITA Munetoshi, Director of Education & Student Affairs /Vice-President (acting on behalf of President Kodama) and Vice President MISHIMA Nobuo, Director of the Center for International Exchange, attended the 60th anniversary ceremony of Chiang Mai University (Thailand), with which our university has an inter-university exchange agreement.

　Prior to the ceremony, on February 22, a meeting was held with Vice President Ekkachai Mahaek of Chiang Mai University, where both parties confirmed their intention to further strengthen the relationship between our university and Chiang Mai University.

　On February 23, the “Presidential Forum: Navigating the Future of Higher Education” was held, where Vice President MISHIMA Nobuo from our university took the stage in “Sub-theme 3: Bridging Knowledge and Action for the SDGs (Session 2)”. At the forum, Vice President MISHIMA presented on urban and rural development initiatives with Chiang Mai University and future prospects, followed by lively discussions with other university representatives.

　The 60th anniversary ceremony held on February 24 was attended by educational institutions with agreements with Chiang Mai University, as well as consuls general and ambassadors from various countries. At the venue, Director YAMASHITA met with President Pongruk Sribanditmongkol of Chiang Mai University and conveyed congratulations on the 60th anniversary of Chiang Mai University and expectations for future exchanges between our university and Chiang Mai University.

　The ceremony began with a performance of traditional Thai dance, followed by opening remarks from the president of Chiang Mai University, congratulatory speeches from guests, and a keynote speech. The ceremony reflected on the history and achievements of Chiang Mai University and looked forward to future developments.

　Chiang Mai University is a national university in Thailand and the first higher education institution in the northern region. Since signing an inter-university academic exchange agreement in 2005, we have actively continued research and student exchanges. Since 2023, under our university’s Strategic Partnership Project*, exchanges have deepened as a candidate for strategic partnership. In particular, between the Faculty of Architecture at Chiang Mai University and our Faculty of Science and Engineering, discussions are progressing towards establishing an international joint education program at the graduate level, focusing on joint research guidance as a sandwich program.

We look forward to continued active exchanges that leverage each other’s strengths.

　*The Strategic Partnership Project is a project aimed at revitalizing research activities and learning by enhancing the international mobility of faculty members and students at our university.　

The Ceremony

From left to center, Director YAMASHITA, President Pongruk of Chiang Mai University, and Vice President MISHIMA.　On the far right is Assoc. Prof. Umpiga Shummadtayar, Chiang Mai University alumnus and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Chiang Mai University.

Center: Vice President MISHIMA speaking at the forum

Center left: Didector YAMASHITA, Right: Vice President Dr. Ekkachai Mahaek.

Director Yamashita talks with Vice President

【Inquiries】
Office for International Planning,
Academic Research　Promotion　Devision, SAGA University　　　　　　　
TEL 0952-28-8203