On April 14, 2025, a delegation from the School of Accountancy and Finance, Walailak University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Neeranat Kaewprasert Rukangthong, Dean, together with Asst. Prof. Dr. Somjai Nuphueng, Head of Research Center, Asst. Prof. Dr. Jintanee Rusue, Associate Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pankaewta Lakkhanawanit, Director of Graduate Program in Management, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Chubarm Patak, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, visited the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, to discuss academic collaboration.
During the visit, the delegation engaged in scholarly discussions with Dr. Richard Afriyie Oduro, Research Fellow on Multi-Vector Energy Networks, School of Earth and Environment, and Dr. Eric Danso-Boateng, Research Fellow, School of Chemical and Process Engineering. Both scholars are experts in energy systems, green innovation, and sustainable development.
The University of Leeds is recognized as one of the world’s leading universities, ranked among the Top 50 globally in Earth & Marine Sciences (QS Rankings), 86th in the QS World University Rankings 2024, and 124th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. It is also recognized as a Top 100 global research-intensive university.
Key discussions centered on fostering research collaboration, developing graduate-level programs in Sustainable Management, and pursuing joint applications for international research funding, particularly from the European Union and global organizations focusing on sustainability, climate change, and the circular economy.
The School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds is internationally renowned for research in climate change, alternative energy, and sustainable development. It houses leading research centers such as the Priestley International Centre for Climate and the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science, whose researchers have contributed significantly to IPCC reports and global environmental policy. Meanwhile, the School of Chemical and Process Engineering excels in clean technologies, advanced materials research, and eco-friendly process innovations—areas that align with Walailak University’s mission toward sustainable advancement.
The delegation also met with doctoral exchange students from China currently studying at the University of Leeds, exchanging insights on international learning experiences. Such input will serve as valuable guidance in developing Walailak University’s graduate curricula.
This visit marked a significant step in establishing strong international networks for collaborative research, joint publications, and student and staff mobility programs—advancing Walailak University’s reputation, research impact, and internationalization on the global stage.