Muay Thai is fast on the rise and has become yet another form of soft power that generates income for the country. Boxing stadiums are popular attractions that attract tourists to witness this special form of Thai martial art.
Tag: Social Innovation
Chula Co-Hosts Social Innovation Pitching Competition at 2024 APRU SDG4GC
The Office of International Affairs and Global Networks at Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) and the United Nations, co-hosted the Social Innovation Pitching Competition for the APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship Program 2024 (APRU SDG4GC) on August 30, 2024, at the 4th floor meeting room, the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri Building 10).
Chula Institute of Asian Studies Hosts Seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” to Promote Academic Work in Korean Studies
The Korean Studies Center, the Chula Institute of Asian Studies organized a seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” on August 29, 2024, at the CU Social Innovation Hub, Visid Prachuabmoh Building. Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Acting President of Chulalongkorn University presided over the opening ceremony.
MOU Signing between Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, and World’s Leading Organization in Social Development, Yunus Centre, headed by Nobel Laureate, to Create “Power of Change” toward Sustainable Society
Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, signed an MOU with Yunus Centre, the world’s leading organization in social development. This MOU aims to pave the way for further collaboration and foster the “power of change” to drive Thai society toward a sustainable future. This collaboration will focus on combining the knowledge, experience, and resources of both organizations in projects and activities.
CU Sihub Drives Social Innovation Business Model Prototypes to Social Innovation-Led Enterprise
The Chulalongkorn University Social Innovation Hub (CU SiHub) supported project to encourage the development of social innovation business model prototypes was held on September 2, 2023 at the Visid Prachuabmoh Building to showcase the business design of innovations for social benefit and evaluate the viability of implementing the research group’s business plan.
Enjoy Your Temple Tour, Learn More with the “Insight Wat Pho” Application, A Social Innovation from Chula Architecture
“Insight Wat Pho” an innovation for society by a Chula Architecture lecturer is a companion application that helps visitors plan and make the most out of their visit to Wat Pho. With helpful info on how to get there and points of interest, to fun features, such as AR (augmented reality) floor plan of Wat Pho and “Yak Wat Pho” hunt game to find the Wat Pho’s Giants, the app can help visitors have a trip that is more meaningful and enjoyable.
Thailand Clean Mobility Program (TCMP) Visioning Workshop with Youth
Chulalongkorn University Transportation Institute, in collaboration with GIZ and OTP, organized learning sessions and workshop for the Thailand Clean Mobility Program at the Chulalongkorn University Social Innovation Hub (CU Social Innovation Hub), Visid Prachuabmoh Building, on July 5 and 7, 2022.
CU Social Innovation Hub – Driving Social Science Research towards Social Innovation, Raising the Community’s Quality of Life, Meeting Social Needs
Chula reveals the success of CU SiHub as an incubator for faculty members, researchers, and students to drive research in the social sciences, arts and humanities to create social innovation businesses and social enterprises toward a sustainable society.
Green Bronx Machine Recognized as a 2022 Classy Award Winner
Green Bronx Machine, an impact driven, non-profit organization has been recognized as a 2022 Classy Award Winner. The Classy Awards recognize the work of nonprofits that are driving lasting impact around the world.
Chula Employs “Speedboat” Strategy to Drive Innovations for Society
To celebrate the university’s 105th anniversary, Chula President has announced the success of the “Speedboat Strategy” in steering Chula through a volatile world to drive social innovations, focusing on being a research university that teaches, overhauling curriculum and building graduates’ competencies for the future.