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12 July 2023

Navigate the Changing Tide of Global Higher Education in the 14th AUN Rectors’ Meeting

By
Ninnart Ratanasukhon, AUN Programme Officer
Change is fast approaching on all fronts, but ASEAN universities are ready to take on it. In the 14th AUN Rectors’ Meeting held on 5 July 2023, with the gracious hosting of Universiti Malaya, leaders from AUN Universities demonstrated how ASEAN higher education can navigate the changing tide of global higher education. Is AI changing education as we know it? Is knowledge from universities no longer relevant? Hear it from the leaders of AUN Universities.
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13 December 2024

The AUN Quality Master Awards

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Patitin Lertnaikiat, AUN Programme Officer
In the afternoon of the AUN-QA IC 2024 on 11 December, Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti, ASEAN University Network (AUN) Executive Director representing the Chairman of the ASEAN University Network Board of Trustees, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nantana Gajaseni, Former AUN Executive Director and Former Chairperson of the AUN-QA Council, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapan Laiprakobsup, Deputy Executive Director of AUN, for the first time in the history of AUN and AUN-QA, had the honor to present the AUN Quality Master Awards by adorning the honorary suits and bestowing the AUN Quality Master Medals to distinguished individuals for their lifetime contributions to the AUN and AUN-QA. The awardees of the AUN Quality Master ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Kay Chuan and Mr. Johnson Ong Chee Bin, who have proven throughout the decades of AUN-QA’s lifetime their commitment and dedication to quality improvement and development in ASEAN higher education. Furthermore, the event also represents an important milestone for the AUN-QA thematic network in how far it has grown since its inception with the support of all of its stakeholders.
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25 October 2024

AUN Delegation Engaged in the China Higher Education International Week

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Patitin Lertnaikiat, AUN Programme Officer
Throughout the China Higher Education International Week from 10 - 15 October 2024 in Beijing, the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat delegation led by Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti, AUN Executive Director, engaged in the 3rd Global University Association Forum (GUAF) as one of its member associations to represent the ASEAN region in the mission of universities tackling global challenges. The delegation also participated in the 24th International Forum on Higher Education (IFHE) and 20th International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Triennial Conference, with Dr. Choltis as a speaker in the session “International Scientific and Cultural Cooperation: Case Sharing” and “AI and the Future of Higher Education”, respectively. Overall, the China Higher Education International Week provided valuable opportunities for higher education institutions worldwide to engage in fruitful dialogue in regard to digitalisation and recent developments in the education landscape.
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16 August 2024

AUN Quality Master Awards Honours Exemplary Individuals with Lifelong Contributions to the Network and the Region’s Higher Education Quality Standardisation

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Noppanun Sookping, AUN Programme Officer
Quality assurance has been a cornerstone of the ASEAN University University (AUN) through the work of AUN Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) for almost three decades since its beginning. Much of the Network’s progress is largely thanks to exceptional individuals whose enduring contributions to AUN-QA have advanced its resources, frameworks, and operations. In recognition of their lifelong commitment and contributions to AUN and AUN-QA, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Kay Chuan and Mr. Johnson Ong Chee Bin were announced as the recipients of the one-of-a-kind honorary “AUN Quality Master Awards” at the 15th AUN Rectors’ Meeting and the 39th AUN Board of Trustee Meeting on 18-19 July 2024.
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19 July 2024

Capturing AUN Yearly Progress, Results and Achievements: Launching AUN Annual Report 2023-2024

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Noppanun Sookping, AUN Programme Officer
As the ASEAN University Network (AUN) rounds up its progress, results and achievements over the past 12 months from July 2023 until June 2024, the AUN Secretariat published two publications to encapsulate the outputs of the network throughout the year. The AUN Annual Report 2023-2024 summarises the results and progress throughout the year, highlighting as well the Network’s outstanding achievements and priority areas. Meanwhile, the Compilation of Selected Features from AUN E-Newsletter June 2023-July 2024 (Issues #161 - #215) compiles all the results reported to the general public based on 61 issues of the AUN E-newsletters. Both publications are now accessible on the website.
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5 July 2024

19th ASEAN and 9th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum in Brunei Darussalam Fosters Deep Understanding and Appreciation of Art and Culture Among Youth Delegates from Across the ASEAN+3 Region

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Noppanun Sookping, AUN Programme Officer
The 19th ASEAN and 9th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum “Futuring Together towards Preserving Art and Culture" was organised in Brunei Darussalam on 23-28 June 2024, hosted by Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The forum brought together 148 student delegates from 27 universities across the ASEAN+3 region on a collaborative venture to develop deep understanding and appreciation of the region's art and cultural heritages, culminating with lifelong friendship and invaluable experiences co-created by all the students and the academic staff involved.
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21 June 2024

Off to an Exciting Start, AUN Summer Camp 2024 in Brunei Darussalam and The Philippines is Just the Beginning

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Patitin Lertnaikiat, AUN Programme Officer
An exciting debut for AUN Summer Camp! For the month of June 2024, two of AUN Summer Camp 2024 programmes were conducted at Brunei Darussalam and The Philippines with over 120 students combined to partake in immersive hands-on experiences with insightful lectures and seminars to build young academics into leading global talents. Continue on to the full article to get an in-depth view of the thrilling activities that the students of AUN Member Universities from 10 ASEAN nations were able to experience with Universiti Brunei Darussalam in Brunei Darussalam and Ateneo de Manila University in collaboration with De La Salle University in the Philippines.
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14 June 2024

9th AUN-QA Assessment at Institutional Level at Lac Hong University (LHU) Continues the Network’s Mission in Enhancing ASEAN Higher Education Institutions’ Management and Quality

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Noppanun Sookping, AUN Programme Officer
On 10-14 June 2024, ASEAN University Network - Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) conducted the 9th AUN-QA Assessment at Institutional Level at Lac Hong University (LHU). This assessment provides continuation to the Network’s mission to promote university management and quality assurance through the implementation of the AUN-QA Guide to Institutional Assessment Version 3.0.
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14 June 2024

Global University Associations Forum (GUAF)’s Webinar “Challenges and Opportunities in Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education: Global Perspectives”

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Ninnart Ratanasukhon, AUN Programme Officer
GUAF Members reaffirmed its support for the adoption for the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education in this webinar exploring existing challenges, opportunities, and operation terrain for the adoption of UNESCO’s ground-breaking convention that champions the rights to fair and transparent qualifications recognition for all.
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26 April 2024

AUS-AUN Engagement: AUN Secretariat Strengthened Ties with Different Key Stakeholders of Australian Higher Education Sector in the Victorian Universities Roundtable

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AUN Writer Team,
As ASEAN and Australia commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Relationships; the AUN Secretariat, with facilitation by ASEAN Focus Group (AFG) and Study Melbourne, had the opportunity to deepen the ties between AUN and different key stakeholders of Australian higher education sector including seven Victorian universities, THE, NEAS Australia, and more in the Victorian Universities Roundtable under the ASEAN-Australia Education Dialogue. With academic exchange being one of the bedrocks for people-to-people relationships, the Victorian higher education sector has been enthusiastic in exploring and fostering new ties with the ASEAN region.
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18 April 2024

4th AUN-AYCF Thailand Chapter Underscores University’s Fundamental Role in Preservation and Talent Cultivation of Art and Cultural Heritages

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Noppanun Sookping, AUN Programme Officer
Art and culture play a large role in promoting harmonious artistic and spiritual pursuits of humankind and driving socioeconomic development through the creative industry. Recognising that higher education is key to safeguarding art and culture while fostering creative industries, the 4th AUN-ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum Thailand Chapter (AUN-AYCF Thailand) was organised on 6-11 April 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, bringing together over 120 of the country’s young talents in art, theatre and performance to learn, practice and showcase various traditional and contemporary art forms prevalent not only in Thailand, but also across the ASEAN region.
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15 March 2024

Introducing AUN Experts: Official AUN-QA Assessors

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Ninnart Ratanasukhon, AUN Programme Officer
Since its establishment in 1998, the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Network has continuously grown to become a leading regional network of higher education quality assurance in ASEAN, with a team of seasoned experts and professionals driving its mission. In this third instalment of the AUN Expert Series, we proudly spotlight the Official AUN-QA Assessors, the bedrock of the AUN-QA Programme Assessment and AUN-QA Institutional Assessment.
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1 March 2024

Introducing AUN Experts: Official AUN-QA Training Specialists

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Ninnart Ratanasukhon, AUN Programme Officer
AUN-QA Trainings serve as the venue for disseminating the seed of quality assurance culture and nurturing the next generation of quality assurance practitioners for the ASEAN higher education sector. In this second instalment of the Introducing AUN Experts series, we would like to introduce you to the official AUN-QA Training Specialists who are leading this mission with top-notch insight and valuable lessons to the quality assurance community of ASEAN.
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21 December 2023

2023 Wrap Up: AUN Activities Overview

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Patitin Lertnaikiat, AUN Programme Officer
2023 has been a highly eventful year for the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat and its thematic networks as many events and activities returned after the COVID pandemic subsided. As such, the AUN Secretariat is proud to present a wrap up to 2023, showcasing all the university network’s major events and activities throughout the year!
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1 December 2023

AUN-HPN’s 8th International Advisory Committee Shared Best Practices and Acknowledged Growing Mental Health Concerns

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Patitin Lertnaikiat, AUN Programme Officer
Staying healthy is critical to living a good life, but it has become increasingly difficult to do so in this current age of technology-enhanced convenience, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and other related habits. Following the pandemic, the world has also seen the rise of mental health issues caused by the limited social interaction due to prolonged isolation. At the ASEAN University Network Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN) 8th International Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting, the network’s member universities gather once again to address these pressing health issues in society and share their best practices in health promotion mission.
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23 November 2023

"Management and Strategy: How AUN-HPN Became a Driving Force for Regional Health Promotion" Has Officially Launched

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Noppanun Sookping, AUN Programme Officer
Since its establishment in 2014, ASEAN University Network Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN) has been actively contributing to university health promotion across the ASEAN region. In this connection, the book "Management and Strategy: How AUN-HPN Became a Driving Force for Regional Health Promotion" has been published by the AUN Secretariat team in coordination with AUN-HPN to observe and catalogue the good practices in managing the thematic network of universities. To do so, this book focuses on the work and perspectives of AUN-HPN’s past and current thought leaders as well as the observation of AUN-HPN flagship activities.
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17 November 2023

AUN-ICT Workshop Returned for Deepened Discussion on Quality Standardisation of University's ICT System and Management

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AUN Writer Team,
Prince of Songkla University (PSU), in collaboration with the Institute of Software Engineering and Quality Management (ISEM) and ASEAN University Network (AUN), co-hosted the workshop on the Quality Standardization of University's ICT System and Management (AUN-ICT) On 7-8 November 2023 in Bangkok. Set to continue with the work resulting from its first iteration, this workshop delved further into detail of what can ensure the success of AUN-ICT development and implementation as a world-class, comprehensive and multifaceted standardisation framework tailored specifically for universities.
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2 November 2023

The AUN-QA IQA Redesign Taskforce Team Assembled to Set the Path Forward for ASEAN IQA

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Patitin Lertnaikiat, AUN Programme Officer
Following the success of the Internal Quality Assurance System Design and Development Workshop in March 2023, Viet Nam, the AUN-QA IQA Redesign Taskforce was established and recently conducted its first meeting on 20 - 21 October 2023 in Bangkok. Through the intensive discussion on existing Viet Nam and Cambodia IQA frameworks and the root-cause analysis of the workshop in Viet Nam, the outcome of this meeting will pave the way for the future of ASEAN IQA and the task force will be at the forefront!
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19 July 2023

Continuing Strong in the Tide of Change: AUN’s Success Recapped in the 38th AUN-BOT Meeting

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Ninnart Ratanasukhon, AUN Programme Officer
The 38th ASEAN University Network Board of Trustees (AUB-BOT) Meeting concluded with an astounding success on 6 July 2023, with gracious hosting from Universiti Malaya. This annual meeting serves as an opportunity for the members of AUN’s Board of Trustees to be updated on the latest activities of AUN, discuss its direction, and set a vision for its future. This year, the members of our Board of Trustees were up for a long list!
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12 July 2023

Navigate the Changing Tide of Global Higher Education in the 14th AUN Rectors’ Meeting

By
Ninnart Ratanasukhon, AUN Programme Officer
Change is fast approaching on all fronts, but ASEAN universities are ready to take on it. In the 14th AUN Rectors’ Meeting held on 5 July 2023, with the gracious hosting of Universiti Malaya, leaders from AUN Universities demonstrated how ASEAN higher education can navigate the changing tide of global higher education. Is AI changing education as we know it? Is knowledge from universities no longer relevant? Hear it from the leaders of AUN Universities.
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13 December 2024

The AUN Quality Master Awards

By
Patitin Lertnaikiat, AUN Programme Officer
In the afternoon of the AUN-QA IC 2024 on 11 December, Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti, ASEAN University Network (AUN) Executive Director representing the Chairman of the ASEAN University Network Board of Trustees, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nantana Gajaseni, Former AUN Executive Director and Former Chairperson of the AUN-QA Council, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapan Laiprakobsup, Deputy Executive Director of AUN, for the first time in the history of AUN and AUN-QA, had the honor to present the AUN Quality Master Awards by adorning the honorary suits and bestowing the AUN Quality Master Medals to distinguished individuals for their lifetime contributions to the AUN and AUN-QA. The awardees of the AUN Quality Master ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Kay Chuan and Mr. Johnson Ong Chee Bin, who have proven throughout the decades of AUN-QA’s lifetime their commitment and dedication to quality improvement and development in ASEAN higher education. Furthermore, the event also represents an important milestone for the AUN-QA thematic network in how far it has grown since its inception with the support of all of its stakeholders.
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2 May 2025

Empowering Youth for Regional Impact: Reflections from the TASC Alumni Sharing Session 2025

The AUN Secretariat, in partnership with the Japan Foundation, hosted the 2025 TASC Alumni Sharing Session to inform and empower future applicants of the ASEAN-Japan Youth Forum: Take Actions for Social Change. Featuring powerful reflections from alumni and practical tips for applicants, the session demonstrated TASC’s ongoing impact in shaping youth leadership and regional cooperation.
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14 March 2025

Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Coordination Symposium 2025: Building Effective STI Leaders and Strengthening Collaboration

The Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Coordination Symposium 2025 hosted in-depth panel discussions on the roles of STI Coordinators in facilitating interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Experts from across ASEAN and Japan shared valuable insights on the significance characteristics of effective STI Coordinators, strategies for developing the next generation of leaders, and opportunities for further strengthening institutional partnerships. The panel discussions highlight the importance of network-building, cross-sector collaboration, and technological integration to address global challenges. As the STI Coordination Platform develops, these discussions contribute to the progress of a sustainable cooperation.
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28 February 2025

ASEAN-Japan Youth Forum: Take Actions for Social Change (TASC) 2024 - Promoting Equitable Access for Persons with Disabilities

The ASEAN-Japan Youth Forum: Take Actions for Social Change (TASC) 2024, a joint initiative between the Japan Foundation and ASEAN University Network (AUN), brought together 20 undergraduate students from Japan and ASEAN countries for a dynamic learning experience under the theme “Good Health and Well-Being”. The programme featured visits to social welfare organisations in Osaka, Mie and Tokyo that provided students with the opportunity to engage directly with local communities. Following the previous article that explored visits to institutions in Osaka centred around “community-building”, find in this piece an overview of the visits to NPO Comekko in Osaka and Nabari City Community Health Room in Mie, and the Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Tokyo. Insights gained from the knowledge delivered by experts enriched the students’ final presentations on the last day of this trip which reflected the importance of youth-driven initiatives in reaching an inclusive and equitable society.
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21 February 2025

ASEAN-Japan Youth Forum: Take Actions for Social Change (TASC) 2024 - A Cross-Cultural Community of Shared Purpose

The ASEAN-Japan Youth Forum: Take Actions for Social Change (TASC) 2024, organised by Japan Foundation and ASEAN University Network (AUN), convened 20 undergraduate students from ASEAN countries and Japan for a dynamic exchange of knowledge and experiences under the theme “Good Health and Well-Being”. Participants explored key issues related to health through a series of online seminars and in-person visits to Indonesia and Japan. In addition to the lecture delivered by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, the article highlights the visit to social welfare institutions in Osaka, including Toyonaka City Council of Social Welfare and Ibaraki City Cultural and Childcare Complex Onikuru. Through direct engagement and support from social workers, students gained valuable insights on community-building that enriched their group projects, where they developed a “Vision for 2050” and strategic action plans.
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21 February 2025

“Japan-ASEAN Online Program Towards SDGs: Bridging Cultures & Creating Solutions for a Sustainable Future”

The Japan-ASEAN Online Program Towards SDGs, co-organised by the ASEAN University Network (AUN) and the Six Universities Network/International Education and Research System, Japan (SUN/SixERS), took place virtually from 17 – 20 February 2025. This four-day virtual exchange brought together students from ASEAN and Japan to tackle global environmental challenges through collaboration, creativity, and cross-cultural dialogue. Participants explored pressing issues such as marine pollution, urban sustainability, and climate change, developing innovative solutions aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program culminated in group presentations of actionable projects, fostering not only practical problem-solving skills but also meaningful intercultural connections.
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20 December 2023

‘Flush Out the Difference’ ASEAN and Japanese Students Reimagined Public Sanitation and the Future Free of Communicable Diseases in the Japan-ASEAN Online Program Towards SDGs

‘Excretion’ and ‘toilets’ may not be the most pleasant topics to discuss in public, but a proper conduct of both are unavoidably crucial to our society’s public hygiene and sanitation in the long run. In the Japan-ASEAN Online Program Towards SDGs held from 12-15 December 2023 by Nagasaki University and Okayama University in collaboration with the AUN Secretariat, 60 youths from ASEAN and Japan gathered to reimagine ‘excretion’ and ‘toilets’ in the diverse cultural contexts and share their vision of public sanitation for the future free of communicable and water-born diseases in the pursuit of SDG 3 and 6.
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