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professionalism and technology. It also aims to respond to The university offers scholarships and aid to financially
the local needs of the community and society, aiming to disadvantaged students whose average household
reduce inequality and support the socially disadvantaged income does not exceed 3,000 baht per person per
both inside and outside the university. Moreover, it aims to month. This assistance helps underprivileged students to
help develop the economy, society, and households to access education and develop their skills in occupations,
escape poverty and lead a better life. empowering them to become self-reliant. The university
poverty cycle.
In recent years, RMUTL has initiated various university Tackling Food Waste on RMUTL Campuses
policies to tackle issues concerning food insecurity such to Reduce Excessive Food Consumption
dormitory staff, students, and canteen staff organic foods 2022 Was the year of anxiety, uncertainty, fear, and
from students’ smart and green farming projects. Along gradual recuperation from the effects of COVID-19 the
with this activity, nutritionists are invited to organize a period of which countless families and businesses were
workshop for canteen staff. Dormitory students are facing unprecedented falls and dangers. Youths were
involved in the preparation of soil, sowing, and adding caught in the state of despair. People around the world
organic fertilizer. Vegetables from this organic farming were left mentally wounded and financially deprived.
project are given to canteen staff to prepare free lunch Thailand, apart from being affected directly in the
and dinner for dormitory staff and students in CISAT, economy from the pandemic, has also faced numerous
especially students from less privileged groups and disastrous floods in various parts of the country. The
students who lack access to nutritious and hygienic food. situation has been made more dire by political unrests and
Some of the remaining vegetables are used for cooking riots in the neighboring Myanmar which resulted in
free lunch boxes for visitors who occasionally visit the refugees crossing the border into Thailand. The areas in
campus for events such as offering merit to monks. which the refugees come seeking help are in the vicinity of
RMUTL campuses, such as Tak, or Chiang Rai, etc. Once in
Thailand, the refugees either legally or illegally find jobs to
survive. The legally employed refugees in Chiang Mai, in
which RMUTL main campus is located, are numbered
147,069, according to the data from the Department of
Employment as of December 2022.
Local Businesses
Being the university for community, RMUTL helps to
support local businesses and stimulate local economy
such as buying local products like “sa paper”, a famous
type of paper from Sankhampang district in Chiang Mai, to
make New Year gift packs for visitors and media persons.
Good Health and Well-being RMUTL also raises awareness about mental health issues
and has various projects in place to provide support for
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna aims at students dealing with mental health challenges. For
ensuring that the university remains a welcoming and instance, the university organizes training seminars to
reliable second home for all students and staff. There is educate individuals on stress management related to
also a strong emphasis on the sense of responsibility, with work or academic pressure. Additionally, guidance and
the university fostering partnerships with organizations, counselling services are available to offer advice on
institutions, and agencies involved in healthcare at the academic matters.
local, national, and international levels to improve the
health and well-being of students, staff, community These efforts reflect RMUTL's unwavering commitment
members, displaced individuals, refugees, and other to ensuring that the policies, projects, and activities
vulnerable groups.
undertaken yield tangible results, contributing to the
These efforts include physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all individuals.
Initiatives to provide access to healthcare services, This commitment further strengthens the university's
examinations, treatment, and counseling for physical and intellectual foundation, fostering an environment
mental health, either on an annual basis (1-2 times/year) or conducive to sustainable growth and endless possibilities.
upon request and as needed
Establishment of a medical center within the university,
equipped with doctors, nurses, and psychologists
available across all educational areas
Formation of healthcare partnerships with leading
hospitals, enabling students and staff to access
healthcare services as per their entitlements under the
framework of social insurance and various insurances,
including access to a standard dental center 1-2 times/
year
Promotion of health and hygiene through the provision of
open spaces for recreational activities, sports, and sports
competitions, along with monitored cafeterias/shops
adhering to the principles of good nutrition, safe
ingredients, and a variety of affordable and palatable
options
Establishment of a fund to provide assistance based on
human rights principles, encompassing educational
funds, food and water provisions, clean water production
and distribution, housing development projects, winter
clothing provisions, and more, both in times of crisis and
under normal circumstances.
With the aim of providing learning opportunities for all, Regarding lifelong learning, RMUTL has established
RMUTL offers a variety of courses that can be categorized regulations that aim to increase the number and broaden
into four educational levels: vocational certificate, higher the range of learners. The university is currently developing
vocational certificate, bachelor's degree, and master's short courses to provide local communities with access to
degree. This diverse range of courses enables us to deliver and education on various new technologies, such as
quality education to individuals from 15-year-old students agricultural and fine art courses. These initiatives are
to middle-aged individuals. In the academic year 2022, expected to improve both the productivity and quality of
RMUTL provided 179 programs for admission, granting life for local residents.
4,169 new students the opportunity to access quality
education equally.
Water is essential for life. His Majesty King Rama IX Promoting Sustainable Water Management
emphasized its significance in his royal speech on March
17, 1986, at Chitralada Royal Villa, stating that water is vital Moreover, the university has supported water resource
for human existence. Rajamangala University of management through various projects and activities. The
Technology Lanna, established with the royal grace of His Science Department at Rajamangala University of
Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, aims to produce Technology Lanna Nan recently organized a training
graduates dedicated to serving society. The university session on water management using the Internet of Things
actively engages in academic services, aligning with His for students, graduates, and farmers in Nan Province. This
Majesty's aspirations and collaborating with the initiative is part of the larger project "Digital agriculture
government, private sectors, and communities, learning center on water management using solar energy
particularly in natural resource management and water IoT technology for growing local herbs." The project aims
resource assistance. to foster a comprehensive understanding of intelligent
water management, product transformation, and online
Promoting Sustainable Water Management marketing, empowering participants to become
proficient in modern agriculture or Smart-Farm practices.
To ensure sustainable water management and
sanitation systems, the university has implemented
various strategies, including promoting agricultural
production, ensuring efficient energy use, and fostering
economic growth while prioritizing natural resource
conservation. RMUTL emphasizes the importance of
responsible resource use in line with the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), integrating this principle into
academic works and knowledge transfer initiatives
facilitated by the Strategic Prototype Unit (SPU) and the Water Production Aid for Flood-Affected
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Maximizing Potential
In 2022, the university has collaborated with the public
The university has a policy to enhance the quality of life
and private sectors, including domestic and international
and elevate the potential of its personnel, while also
educational institutions, to carry out academic and
fostering cooperation, unity, equality, and morale. The aim
research projects. These efforts aim to support the
is to create happiness for university personnel in a win-win
development of students and personnel, equipping them
manner, with the goal of providing personnel with a good
with skills, knowledge, abilities, and social responsibility
quality of life in every dimension. The university places
necessary for producing quality graduates and
importance on both physical and mental health,
practitioners for the labor market. Additionally, the
considering them crucial to society and the environment.
university supports all faculties in conducting research and
It aims to provide an appropriate and equal quality of life
academic service projects to transfer professional and
for university personnel, including fair and adequate
technological knowledge to the community, thereby
remuneration in accordance with the law. A university
fostering careers and enhancing the quality of community
provident fund has been established to promote
products. This initiative includes various establishments
progress and stability in the work of personnel in a
and networks dedicated to developing individuals, jobs,
systematic way and to ensure a safe working environment.
and areas that align with national development and social
Additionally, the university encourages personnel to
progress, ultimately fostering sustainable learning.
prioritize their health, providing facilities such as gyms,
volleyball courts, football fields, and organizing various
health promotion activities.
The university prioritizes the promotion of the The university has appointed faculty representatives
development of its personnel's potential. It has a plan to elected from all six areas of the university. Their duty is to
foster the growth of the faculty and educational personnel serve as a hub for exchanging opinions within the university
of Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna in both the community and proposing creative approaches for
short and long term. This plan is designed to align with the systematic university development. They also strive to
development needs of the faculty and educational promote career stability and a high quality of life for
personnel and continuously meet genuine needs, in university personnel, fostering the development of their
accordance with professional standards, the university professional potential. Additionally, these representatives
mission, and specific requirements. For instance, it act as conduits for receiving opinions, suggestions, and
supports teachers and educational personnel in pursuing providing personnel information. The Faculty and Civil
higher education domestically and abroad through both Servant Council committee convenes once every two
full and partial scholarships. The university also provides months to deliberate on various issues. The Faculty
support for research, services, and academic endeavors Council President reports the information to the President
aimed at generating new knowledge and enhancing and the University Council, while also monitoring
professional competencies, facilitated through the performance and disseminating relevant information to
Research Promotion Fund. Moreover, the university personnel.
supports faculty members in producing academic works
to enhance their academic positions and assists President Hotline
educational personnel in taking on increased workloads to
The university maintains an online direct hotline to the
advance to higher positions. This support includes the
president at https://www.rmutl.ac.th/hotline. This serves
establishment of a fund to promote the production of
as a communication channel for students, teachers, staff,
academic works and the determination of appropriate
personnel, and stakeholders to submit comments,
and sufficient workloads.
Project to Support Job Creation and Yuwapat Rak Thin Project, Power of 2
In 2022, the university implemented 51 academic The university collaborates with the Government
service projects and 225 research projects. The notable Savings Bank to execute the Yuwapat Rak Thin Project,
projects that the university has facilitated for job creation Power of 2, accessible at https://aomsin.rmutl.ac.th/. The
and career development include: Project to Drive primary objective is to encourage faculty and students to
Economic Recovery and Foundations Post-COVID with work together as a team, devising projects that address
the BCG Economy (U2T for BCG)
economic issues at the grassroots level. This initiative aims
The university executed a project to drive economic to generate employment and careers for community
recovery and establish foundations post-COVID, known groups across various localities, utilizing knowledge in
as the BCG economy (U2T for BCG). This project received science, technology, and modern innovation to enhance
budgetary support from the Office of the Permanent and leverage local wisdom and resources to their full
Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, potential. The goal is to add value to products to meet
Research, and Innovation for a duration of 9 months, market demands, fostering stable careers and sustainable
starting from July 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The initiative income, supported by 80,000 baht for operational
leveraged the knowledge of existing personnel, expenses each.
technology, and innovation, along with collaboration with
Team 1 - SMILING: Bringing Smiles to Ban Rai Dong: This
provincial-level agencies, local government
interdisciplinary innovation community enterprise group
organizations, and other relevant entities. This
operates in Ban Rai Dong, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai
comprehensive approach integrated the area's
Province.
The transformation of Thai higher education institutions c. Research and Innovation by creating technologies and
(Re-inventing University) is currently considered an innovations that improve the quality of life, society, and
important goal of Thai education policy. It is a project of economy at both community and industrial levels.
the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of d. Internationalization by developing concrete
Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation cooperation with leading universities and international
(OHEC) that requires higher education institutions to private organizations.
undergo administrative system reform, modify the e. Platform creation by fostering cooperation with other
curriculum, and modernize teaching methods, all aimed at agencies through a Quadruple Helix system.
strengthening the country's competitiveness through
To oversee and support the movement of professional
research and innovation. This initiative aims to produce
and technological personnel and ensure alignment with
high-quality manpower by promoting, supporting, and
the strategic work of Rajamangala University of
allocating budgets for higher education institutions to
Technology Lanna, a working group has been established,
excel in accordance with their individual strengths, which
namely the Strategy Group of Rajamangala University of
align with the country's development direction. The goal is
Technology Lanna (Strategy Prototype Unit: SPU). This
to create points of differentiation based on expertise and
group supervises and monitors operations related to the
variety according to the mission and expertise under the
re-inventing university and supports effective, flexible,
mechanism of five platforms
agile, and transparent collaboration with entrepreneurs.
Quality development of teaching and learnin
The group oversees the following key areas
Development and recruitment of personne
Project work on the potential resource management
Internationalizatio
platform of the Rajamangala University of Technology
Research and innovation management
The work group has driven and supported various During the project organization, the group worked with
projects and activities at both internal units and faculty the president of the community enterprise, an Agricultural
levels. For instance, the SPU Strategy Group attended a Extension Specialist Officer responsible for the farmers'
meeting to visit the area, monitoring the performance of market. They provided information about the community
the Pre-TM project, and assessing the needs of business enterprises and addressed the needs for further research
establishments for further research. This visit and product introduction. The community enterprises
encompassed business establishments in Chiang Mai primarily sold their products in the form of roasted coffee
Province, including community enterprises such as Tea beans and had developed ready-to-drink instant coffee
and Coffee Growers Quality of Ban Pok, Huai Kaew products. The enterprise group aimed to enhance their
Subdistrict, Mae On District, and Ban Huai Bong Organic products' quality and value. The community actively
Farming Group Community Enterprise, Tha Nuea participated in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses
Subdistrict. of the Ban Mae Pok coffee-growing enterprise group,
contributing to the development of a coffee bean extract
Enhancing Product Value and Sustainability
prototype using ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency of
in Coffee and Baby Corn Industries 40 kHz, serving as a guideline for further product
development.
Inclusive Education for Disabled Students Promoting Accessibility and Support for
Disabled Students
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) is
actively committed to the principles of Sustainable RMUTL's policies and strategies prioritize accessibility
Development Goal 10 (SDG 10), which aims to reduce for people with disabilities. The university's commitment
inequality within and among countries. RMUTL's initiatives to providing support services and facilities that cater to
in support of SDG 10 are evident through the following the diverse needs of disabled students reflects its
actions: dedication to reducing inequality and promoting
inclusivity. The Disabled Student Service Center (DSS)
The Disabled Student Promotion and Service Center at
serves as a vital resource for disabled students, offering
RMUTL has implemented a plan to facilitate the admission
assistance and guidance to ensure their successful
of disabled students. This initiative ensures that students
integration into the academic environment.
Different Bins for Different Waste Types Reduction of Disposable Waste Policies &
Campaigns in Canteens
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
segregates all types of waste produced within the RMUTL adopts multiple strategies to minimize waste
university premises. This segregation process begins at production, particularly through waste management
various waste disposal points around the campus, policies. One such initiative mandates all university
including school buildings, office buildings, staff and cafeteria establishments to use reusable dishes and
student accommodations, the cafeteria, parking areas, cutlery, thereby reducing the use of disposable plastic
and the sports stadium. Different colored bins are utilized items. After use, students and staff return the reusable
based on the specific waste type. This system enables dishes and cutlery to designated drop-off points where
students and staff to separate waste initially, with Green food scraps are separated for further processing.
bins allocated for compostable waste, Yellow for Furthermore, RMUTL introduced the "Eat the Entire Plate"
recyclable waste, Blue for general waste, and Red for project, encouraging students and staff to consume their
hazardous waste. Subsequently, the authorities collect entire meals. This practice has significantly reduced the
the waste from different points and centralize it at the waste generated from the cafeteria.
waste management facility. RMUTL also compiles data to
track and monitor the daily and monthly amounts of each
waste type generated and reused.
Community Development
Workshop on Conservation of Local Fish of SDG 14, with a keen focus on ensuring the long-term
and Closed Systems for Fish Breeding well-being of our oceans and marine life.
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biodiversity.
To protect, develop, and restore the Four Because we understand that relying on natural
Elements of nature: Forest, Soil, Water, and resources as a base for development and usage to meet
Life, through the help of “public mind” to human needs is based on the principles of balanced
preserve the beauty and spirit of the land. conservation and sufficiency. This awareness comes with
appropriate knowledge that "humans can continue to live
Over the decades, Thailand has been among the group
with nature as preservers, not destroyers, on the path
of developing countries that have aimed to drive and
towards sustainability."
develop the nation, primarily focusing on the economic
dimension. The belief was that a thriving economy would
lead to improved lives and well-being for the people. This
has indeed been the case in terms of national income.
However, the rapid influx of investment in the industrial
sector has resulted in the gradual disintegration of the
modern world, leading to the accumulation of debilitating
problems that significantly impact terrestrial ecosystems.
One prominent factor is human activities, including
agriculture, industry, urban communities, and the service
and tourism sectors. These sectors have exploited natural
resources rather than coexisting harmoniously with nature.
Consequently, there has been a rapid degradation of
natural resources, leading to an alarming state of
extinction, population decline, and migration of various
species. The loss of habitat for all living beings within the
ecosystem has persisted over the past 18 years.
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Love and giving will result in the society within the university
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create peace with the outside world through this unity." In creating peace, Rajamangala University of
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sustainable method.
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University personnel participated in the activities for the International Day of Peace.
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Cooperation for Sustainable Development Under such circumstances, the concept of sustainable
During the past 4-5 years, our world has faced natural
and is a part of cooperation with society for sustainable
(red), high health risk level (blood red), and it is also a period
technology and innovation (RTI Pitching) by
Innovation).
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Food, Energy and Materials, Health and Medicine, and Learning Express 2022 workshop project in
Tourism and Creative Economy Services. The objective is collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic
to provide a plan and guideline for operations that are The Learning Express 2022 workshop project, in
consistent with the policies and strategies for higher collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic, is scheduled to
education, science, research, and innovation 2020-2027, take place between 10-21 December 2022 to promote
aligning with the context of national development to the activities of RMUTT and SP students in an
become a unit for sustainable local development." interdisciplinary team. A total of 40 students are