RMUTL is committed to promoting lifelong learning and sustainable community engagement through a variety of educational activities open to the general public. These initiatives aim to share knowledge, foster cultural appreciation, and strengthen collaboration between the university, local communities, and international participants.
Throughout 2024, several faculties and academic programs organized public learning events that aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
These activities encouraged participants to apply theoretical knowledge in real-life contexts, preserved local wisdom and culture, and utilized technology and innovation to promote sustainable practices.
| Event Title / Activity | Organizing Unit / Faculty | Venue | Objectives / Focus | Participants (Approx.) |
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| “Na Pan Suk” – Planting Love for the King, Spreading Happiness for the Land (Rice Harvesting & Sufficiency Economy Learning Activity) | RMUTL Doi Saket Learning Center, under the Office of the President | Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, RMUTL (Doi Saket) | Promote gratitude to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej; demonstrate local rice harvesting traditions; apply the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for sustainable community development | ~150 (faculty, staff, local community, partner organizations) |
| Lanna Blossoms: Lanna Art and Culture for International Visitors | Bachelor of Business English Program, Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts | Wat Lok Moli Temple, Chiang Mai | Encourage English language use in real situations; promote Lanna cultural exchange with foreigners; foster cultural pride among youth | ~80 (students, foreign tourists, local community) |
| MUJI Workshop: “Heart and Hand Connected” | Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Department of Ceramic Technology | MUJI, Central Chiang Mai Airport | Provide hands-on ceramic art experience; promote creative skills; enhance university–industry collaboration | ~200 (general public, students, visitors) |
| Demonstration of Underglaze Painting and Wheel Throwing Techniques | Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Department of Ceramic Technology | One Nimman, Chiang Mai | Promote cultural-based creative industries; preserve and elevate Lanna ceramic identity; share craftsmanship with the public | ~100 (visitors, students, artisans) |
| Ceramic Workshop with RMUTL Ceramic Technology Program | Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Department of Ceramic Technology | Jing Jai Market, Chiang Mai | Offer public ceramic workshops for hands-on learning; promote local craft engagement; provide participants with self-made ceramic works as souvenirs | ~120 (public participants, students, local artists) |
Key Outcomes
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Community Engagement: Strengthened partnerships between RMUTL and local communities through shared learning and cultural exchange.
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Cultural Preservation: Promoted traditional Lanna arts, crafts, and agricultural wisdom in modern contexts.
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Skill Development: Provided experiential learning opportunities for students and local participants in both academic and creative settings.
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Sustainability Impact: Supported SDG-oriented practices by integrating the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and responsible resource use in event design and implementation.
Source Links:
https://trpb.rmutl.ac.th/news/27191-191167
https://www.facebook.com/CeramicsRMUTL/posts/pfbid0exMFendg3nX78DtEhX8hSKukRLHDZGLo3QoozJLHpazWukUHkR9QfBKno5DfZGGMl
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