The Gazette of Chulalongkorn University # Vol.6 Issue1

The Gazette of Chulalongkorn University2

26 March, 2015, marked the 98th anniversary of the founding of Chulalongkorn University. Since its establishment as Thailand’s first institution of higher learning, the university has consistently produced graduates of the highest quality and mature scholars who possess knowledge and skills in both the arts and sciences together with an ethical awareness that has always ensured the integrity of the individual in society. In addition, the university and its personnel have always been ready to offer guidance and support to the nation in time of need.

As the first century since its opening approaches completion, Chulalongkorn University is working to attain a new level of excellence that will place it amongst the world’s leading universities. The emphasis is now on the refinement of academic and research standards bringing them to the highest international levels of excellence and ensuring that CU’s intellectual community may continue to serve Thai society as the Pillar of the Kingdom.

THE GAZETTE OFCHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY VOLUME 6 ISSUE 1: MARCH 2015

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born on 2 April, 1955, the third child of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand. In 1976 she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History (First Class Honours, Gold Medal) from Chulalongkorn University and, subsequently, a Master of Arts degree in Oriental Epigraphy. The Princess excelled not only in her academic work but was also widely admired by all university staff and her classmates for her exemplary behaviour, participating as she did in a variety of

extracurricular activities such as music and sports with great enthusiasm.

Chulalongkorn University extends its most loyal greetings and warm wishes to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on the occasion of Her Royal Highness’ sixtieth birthday.

The 60th Birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

CU Celebrates its 98th Anniversary

News Update

ADVISORY BOARDPRESIDENTProf. Pirom Kamolratanakul, M.D.

VICE PRESIDENTAssoc. Prof. Dr. Sittichai Tudsri, D.D.S., M.D.Assist. Prof. M.R. Kalaya Tingsabadh, Ph.D.

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENTAssist. Prof. Kriengkrai Boonlert-U-Thai, Ph.D.

EDITORIAL BOARDEDITOR-IN-CHIEFAssoc. Prof. Dr. Worawan Ongkrutraksa

News EditorRobert Bruce HallidayJames Robert Haft

News WritersPimchanok SirichatchaikulSupachai ThonghongWatanya Somphongs

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Begin a new day on CU campus and feel fresher, lighter, and greener.

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The Greener, the BetterThe trend over the past few years has been to “go green” in order to keep our environment clean and fresh. At Chulalongkorn University we place emphasis on keeping our campus clean, green and safe. With the greenest campus in Thailand, Chula has been voted the leading Thai university in this regard and has been ranked 40th

in the world by the UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2014, a ranking system established by the University of Indonesia.

Chulalongkorn University consistently strives to make the environment safe for both its students and those outside. It is not easy to keep the atmosphere of a university campus right in the heart of Bangkok pollution-free but this green campus award proves that it is not impossible.

Earning a total of 6,630 points, Chulalongkorn University is the only Thai university that made it into the global top 50 list, with a higher score in most categories. Education was the category that did the most to boost the campus’s score with curricula that stress research and activities that relate to the promotion of environmental awareness and sustainability.

(Photo courtesy to Chayapol Ophaswongse)

Chula, the lungs of the city on Phayathai

Campus & Community


Last year, a highly innovative educational method known as Education 4.0, or Engineering Education 4.0, was introduced in the Engineering Faculty. It places emphasis on the educational method that is being called “Design Thinking”, which aims at producing staff who can effectively integrate their knowledge with their skills.

The Faculty, fully supported by Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd., and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited as well as the Siam Cement Group, has developed the advanced hardware required for Education 4.0 and

created an innovative learning centre called “i-Student Centered Active Learning Experience: i-SCALE” as well as an “i-Design Workspace” to enhance the ability to think critically and create a student-centred active learning experience. Classrooms are student-centred and contain specially configured table arrangements that enable the adjustment of classroom size, interaction between educators and students, and Internet connectivity to facilitate research.

Vorapot Lan, a second-year student at the Faculty of Engineering, said, “These rooms make learning and communication easier because the speakers are perfectly audible and I can access clearly comprehensible videos as I need them.”

Education nowadays does not rely merely on rote memorization but also on freeing the teacher’s true potential to open students’ minds. One way that a teacher can achieve this goal is by offering their students practical experience that allows them actively to pursue new knowledge.

“Basically, Education 1.0 and Education 2.0 are mainly a one-way, teacher-oriented process. Since the advent of the Internet, however, education has been strongly influenced by the use of the web, which has led to Education 3.0. This is a system of education that breaks down many traditional boundaries and focuses more on students. Students are no longer passive consumers of content because they must be able to refine and analyze the information they acquire. Ultimately, students have to be able to gather from it answers in the context of the problems they are addressing, encouraging them to gain a new body of knowledge based on their prior knowledge.” said Prof. Dr. Bundit Auearporn, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.

Classrooms are student-centred, consisting of specially configured table arrangements that enable the adjustment of classroom size, interaction between educators and students and Internet connectivity to facilitate research.

Chula Engineering Education 4.0 Revolutionizes Thai Education System

CU Highlight


SutthichaiBoonprasop

Physics funLearning

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CU Highlight

by Sutthichai “Win” BoonprasopLike many other students, Sutthichai Boonprasop, or ‘Win’, a Ph.D. candidateat the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, admits that he had some difficulties with classroom learning when he was in high school. However, he was lucky enough to have a brilliant teacher who helped him to understand and become passionate about physics. Thanks to the awareness he has developed of the essence of effective learning and coaching, he has successfully pioneered “www.winphysics.com”, a free online learning hub which aims to make physics easier and more fun for both teachers and students.

Winphysics.com

GZCU: Where did the idea of starting “www.winphysics.com” come from?

Win : I have tutored a number of students from public, private and home schools in Thailand and overseas. In Thailand, learning physics in the classroom is difficult because there can be as many as 40 students per class, making it almost impossible for the teacher to conduct the class effectively. Having noted the different features of the physics curriculum in each school I was able to develop lesson videos in both English and Thai. These are aimed at helping students to learn physics more effectively and are complementary to in-class teaching. GZCU : And it turns out they like it! What has made the website so successful?

Win : “Winphysics.com” focuses not only on content but also on the fun to be had at each stage of learning. We have the Academy, where students can takes tests before and after watching the videos to see if their scores have improved. Coming soon online is the Crystal Hunt game. Players will have to solve problems so that their character can move to a higher level and this will definitely make learning physics more fun.

GZCU : Do you also have some features that help teachers to plan their lessons?

Win : Yes. Teachers who subscribe to our site will get score reports of students in their class. In this way, teachers will become aware of their students’ strengths and weaknesses, so that they can plan their lessons more effectively.

GZCU : What plans do you have for the website in the future?

Win : We will continue to come up with new things: more tools for teachers and, perhaps, another series of videos. Materials will also be offered in languages other than English and Thai. We hope “winphysics.com” will make students keen to learn and get better at physics.


Green

The Path to Staying

Many may wonder how Chulalongkorn University came to be named the leading “Green University” in Thailand according to the UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2014, a ranking system created by the University of Indonesia. How is it possible that a university located smack in the middle of a busy capital city like Bangkok could end up at the top of the list in Thailand? Well, if we look at the six criteria set by the UI Green Metric system, Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste Management, Water Usage, Transportation and Education, we can give you the answer.

It all started when the President of Chulalongkorn University, Prof. Pirom Kamolratanakul, M.D., vowed, back in 2008, to turn CU into a Green University so that students could enjoy a clean, fresh environment while, at the same time, achieving sustainability. And so, in the years that followed, it came to be. Initially, Chulalongkorn University was not ranked first among Thai universities, but it moved up each year until it attained Fourth Place in 2012 and 2013, finally jumping to First Place in 2014. The scores in each category climbed every year, especially in Education.

Most people probably think that being named a Green University must have something to do with the external environment on campus and the amount of greenery. The truth is, however, that it also involves many factors that are not so easily visible: the university’s location, the number of students and staff, research performed relating to the environment and sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, on-campus transportation systems, waste management and the disposal of chemicals in laboratories, in addition, of course, to greenery.

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What can we do to stay green?

Every year CU implements a project called “CU Loves Earth” to encourage both students and faculty to join together in planting trees on campus. In this way, not only do students have the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow students outside their faculties, but they also contribute to the creation of a green campus that offers visitors shade, fresh air and a light breeze, even on the warmest of summer days.

In addition, the university also plans to convert unused areas on campus into mini-parks, where students can meet friends and enjoy their free time. More covered pedestrian walkways will also be added to encourage students and staff to travel around campus on foot. What is more, the famous Pink shuttle bus that provides transportation within the campus runs to nearby skytrain stations such as Siam Square to pick up and drop off students.

Thanks to the recently built addition to the parking structures at the Faculty of Political Science, students and staff can now park easily and reach their destinations on campus on foot. Not only does this facility conserve energy and fuel, but it also helps reduce pollution on campus.

However, if you are afraid of wearing yourself out with long treks from your parking space, there is no need to worry because both students and staff will soon be able to travel by bicycle. The electronic CU Bike Share Program system is powered by solar cells and a GPS to track students who borrow bicycles from the university. All you need do is show your student identification card and simply peddle away.

These are just a few of the green measures that Chula has in place to keep the university in harmony with nature. There are many more already in progress or awaiting implementation, for instance, the installation of solar cells, energy conservation and environmental management contests and the promotion of recycling on campus, to name but a few. None of these could succeed, however, without the willing participation of the entire Chulalongkorn University community. Whether or not Chulalongkorn University will hold on to its Green University title next year or not is not as important as the awareness that the greenness campaign inspires in everyone on campus. The University’s success so far has been in its progress towards becoming a sustainable natural environment in the middle of a busy and hectic city.


It consists of four components: a smart-phone that functions as a microscope to capture and magnify tiny objects, an attachment to store and display input via the Internet, a device to send out image signals to real-time, high-resolution, large-screen monitors and display monitors.

With a WiFi connection, forensic experts can view the real time photos of physical evidence at high magnification. This ability helps to improve the staff’s performance as well as their eyesight as they do not

have to strain their eyes at tiny screens all the time.

Convert Your

Mobile Phone

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanong Ekasit and his research team at the Faculty of Science

have recently developed their latest nifty mobile phone gadget. This device can transform

your smartphone into a powerful microscope with capabilities on a par with a laboratory instrument. It is designed for use by students, officials, or even soldiers and policemen in Thailand’s three troubled southern provinces as a forensics tool. And add to its broad utility a very affordable price of no more than 1,000 baht.

The smartphone microphone can also be used for saving high-resolution photos of documents and physical evidence, detecting falsified documents, or even general documents in banks or pawnshops, as well as printed media. What’s more, it can act as a learning tool indoors and outdoors for students. It is gaining more and more popularity among people in all of these groups.

The low-cost device has been earned a Silver Medal Award in Machines and Equipment at the Kaohsiung International Invention Exhibition (KIE 2014), cited specifically as the “Smartphone Panorama Microscope: Smartphone Microscope and Accessories for Panorama Images of Bullet Striation Marks”.

into a Cheap but Powerful Microscope

High magnification by the device can show a genuine example or unmask a forgery.

Research & Technology


Prof. Soottiporn Chittmittrapap (centre), Secretary General of the National Research Council of Thailand, presides over the opening ceremony of the Inventor’s Day 2015

CU Researchers and Lecturers Win Outstanding Researcher and Research Awards from NRCTOn 2 February 2015, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) held a Thailand Inventors’ Day to honour researchers for their outstanding academic work and professional ethics in diverse fields. Prof. Pirom Kamolratanakul, M.D., President of Chulalongkorn University, participated in this event to congratulate the following CU awardees:

Outstanding National Researcher Awards for 2014 • Field of Philosophy: Prof. Dr. Sakda Pannengpetch, Faculty

of Communication Arts • Field of Medical Science: Prof. Narisa Futrakul, M.D., Ph.D.,

and Assoc. Prof. Roongroj Bhidayasiri, M.D., Faculty of Medicine

• Field of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Prof. Dr. Mongkol Sukwattanasinitt, Faculty of Science

• F ie ld o f Agr icu l tu ra l and B io log ica l Sc iences : Prof. Dr. Roongroje Thanawongnuwech, Faculty of Veterinary Science

Research AwardsExcellent Research Award • “Innovative Business Producing High-Quality Silver Jewelry

from Nano-Silver Clay” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanong Ekkasit, Faculty of Science

Outstanding Research Award • “The 2011 General Election for Thailand’s House of

Representatives: Studies of the Roles of Political Parties, Voters’ Behavior and Electoral Decisions under Political Conflict Situations” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siripan Nogsuan Sawasdee, Faculty of Political Science

• “Corporate Brand Success Valuation: The Valuation and the Ranking of Corporate Brand Values in Thailand” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guntalee Ruenrom and team, Faculty Commerce and Accountancy

Good Research Award • “The State and the Course of Uncivil Thai Social Activity

at Preah Vihear Temple” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Puangthong Pawakapan, Faculty of Political Science

• “The Assessment of the Municipality’s Fiscal and Monetary Operations” by Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Krueathep, Faculty of Political Science

• “Enhancement of Biohydrogen Production in Cyanobacterium Anabaena Siamensis Via Modification of Physiological Conditions, Metabolic Pathways and Genetic Engineering” by Prof. Dr. Aran Incharoensakdi, Faculty of Science

• “Antiseptic Medical Equipment Based on Silver Nanoparticles” by Sensor Research Unit, Faculty of Science

• “The Theoretical and Methodological Approach in Music Compositional Technique and Aspect of Klaus Pringsheim in the Relat ion of Thai and Japanese Music” by Prof. Dr. Weerachat Premananda, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts

• “Jinakalamalini and Jamadevivamsa: the Lanna Legend and the Belief of 5000 Years of the Gautama Buddha” by Dr. Anant Laolertworakul, Faculty of Arts

Innovation Awards 2015 Innovation Award - Good Level • “Bioplastic Packaging Bags for Extending Shelf Life of Fresh

Produce and Dried Fruit” by Assist. Prof. Dr. Anongnat Somwangthanaroj and team, Faculty of Engineering

• “The ‘GermGuard’ Innovation, Mangosteen Peel Extract-Containing Products for Medicinal Remedies” by Prof. Dr. Pitt Supaphol and team, The Petroleum and Petrochemical College

Invention Award 2015 – Certificate Level • “Hybrid Parabolic Trough High-Efficiency Solar Collector

for Thermal Processes” by Dr. Wattana Ratismith, Energy Research Institute

Award & Honor


SAY BYE TO GERMSYou need fear germs no more because the recent invention of an anti-bacterial face mask coated with mangosteen extract, the brainchild of Prof. Dr. Pitt Supaphol and Ph.D. student, Pongpol Ekabutr, is here to save you from being attacked by marauding pathogens.

The GermGuard is a face mask that shields and protects the user from germs using biomedical components coated with an innovative herbal substance. The invention, by Prof. Dr. Pitt Supaphol of the Petroleum and Petrochemical College and Ph.D. student, Pongpol Ekabutr, has proved to be ultra-successful, and the GermGuard has gone international and grabbed three prizes at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2014 (SIIF) in South Korea. SIIF is an arena in which creative ideas and inventions are given an airing and the chance to venture on to the global market.

The first prize presented to the GermGuard was a Gold Award from the Korea Invention Promotion Association. Next was The Best Invention Prize given by The First Institute Inventors and Researchers in I.R.IRAN. Finally came the SKYQUEST Global Impact Award by the SkyQuest Technology Group. All three awards were presented at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2014 (SIIF), hosted by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), held in Seoul, South Korea between 28th November and 1st December, 2014.

Prof. Dr. Pitt Supaphol (right) and PhD student, Pongpol Ekabutr, (left) proudly presenting their masterpiece at the convention.

GermGuard, an hygienic mask made from mangosteen peel.

Award & Honor


CU debaters beam cheerfully after having earned international recognition.

Student members the Chulalongkorn University Debating Society (CUDS) earned international recognition at prestigious international collegiate debate tournaments held in Malaysia and Hong Kong late last year.

Motoki Luksameewattana, a fourth-year student from the Faculty of Political Science, and Peeratat Ngantawee, a fifth-year student from the Faculty of Economics, made it into the select group of 24 finalist teams participating in the Borneo Asian British Parliamentary 2014, organized by the University of Malaysia Sarawak in collaboration with JCI Kuching in Malaysia and held between 2 and 8 October 2014. Although the championship went to debaters from the Malaysian university, Motoki placed fifth among the speakers in the non-international student category.

What’s more, both CU students made it to the semi-final round in the 5th Hong Kong Debate Open 2014, held during 1-3 November 2014, at the City University of Hong Kong. More than 120 teams competed in this contest. A second CU team, formed by Nutthicha Viriyatornpun, a first-year student at the Faculty of Law, and Chidchanok Chidchanoknat, a first-year student at the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, also joined the debate contest.

Assoc. Prof. Pon-anong Aramwit, PhD, from the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been establishing herself internationally as a prominent name in her field.

After receiving recognition for her hard work on her mid-2014 invention of socks that can remove dead cells from the feet of diabetics, Dr. Pon-anong ended the year on another high note, receiving two prestigious awards; the European Innovation Award, “Chevalier Level: Number of the Cross 14907”, presented by The High Commission of the Invention Award, and the Brussels Eureka Innovation Award “Chevalier Level: Number of the Cross 14809”, presented by The High Commission of the Invention Award for outstanding research.

Her originality and commitment to research certainly caught the judges’ eyes because she also won several other notable awards Assoc. Prof. Pon-anong Aramwit

CU Debaters Gain International Recognition

Chula Professor Paves Way to International Recognition

at the 63rd Brussels Eureka: The Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation (Brussels Innova 2014), which was held between November 13th and 15th, 2014.

Award & Honor


Chula Engineering Innovation Expo 2015Thailand’s growth and development depends largely on the continual flow of new ideas. In response to this need, between 30 January and 1 February, Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering held the Chula Engineering Innovation Expo 2015 with the theme, “Foundation for an Innovative Society”. The Expo included exhibitions covering new ideas in eight areas: Health, Green Engineering, Energy, Automation & Testing, Disaster & Safety, Infrastructure & Transportation, Smart Materials and IT. The event was held at the Engineering Centennial Memorial Building.

The innovations on show all vied for visitors’ attention, but today we will look at only two:

The Modification of Human Bone Graft Using Biomaterial to Enhance Bone Tissue Formation project is the latest achievement of Assoc. Prof. Siriporn Damrongsakkul. The conventional treatment for bone fracture is autograft, but this procedure can involve complications resulting from redundant operations and increasing risk of infection, haemorrhaging and morbidity. An alternative treatment is the modification of bone allograft using the various techniques investigated to overcome its limitations.

This innovation modifies human bone grafting using natural biomaterials capable of enhancing the osteoconductive potential of human bone grafting such as silk and gelatin. This is groundbreaking because Thai hospitals now depend exclusively on donations made through bone banks.

Wheelchairs in use for disabled dogs displayed at the exhibition

The exhibition attracted both Thai and foreign visitors.

Another recent invention is the Wheelchair for Handicapped Dogs with Rear Leg Problems developed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Natcha Thawesaengskulthai. The apparatus helps handicapped dogs stand, sit and crouch. Moreover, it is designed to fit any dog size, to distribute the pet’s weight evenly and to lessen injury in the long term by applying principles of canine physiology. The new wheelchair is a superior replacement for less effective products of this kind that are now available, and it costs less than imported devices.

As the “Pillar of the Kingdom”, the university is committed to continuing the production of creative innovations like these to further the growth and secure the improvement of the country’s society and economy.

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a Powerful Example of Personal Theatre at Arts Chula

touch people,” said Rambert. The play definitely succeeds in affecting its audience; it touches the heart and makes contact with the fears and loneliness that lie within all human beings.

At the end of the final performance on 19

October, Pawit Mahasarinand was presented with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by Thierry Viteau, Ambassador of France to Thailand, on behalf of the French Ministry of Culture and Communication. The award acknowledges Pawit’s great contribution in adapting the play, which has helped to promote elements of French culture in Thailand while also strengthening the bond between the two countries.

Clôture de l’amour

Thierry Viteau (right), Ambassador of France to Thailand, confers the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters)

on Pawit Mahasarinand (left).

“Add” and “Heen” team up to get ready before the intense performance starts.

An innovative production of the play, Clôture de l’amour (“Closing of Love”), by the French playwright Pascal Rambert won wide praise when it was staged at the Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University between 10 and 19 October 2014.

It presented the audience with special insights into the universal theme of breaking up and ending an intimate relationship. Chaiwat “Add” Anutrakulchai and Sasithorn “Heen” Panichnok portrayed the characters, who take turns to speak their minds through monologues, each of which takes up more or less half the play. Apart from their names, the audience is told nothing about the characters’ personal lives or the background to their relationship. The two talk about their past memories in colours, images and feelings. The language is vague yet vivid, opening pathways for the audience’s interpretation and, most importantly, to their own self-identification.

The Thai translation was done by Pakawalee Kongkrapan and Phrae Chittiphalangsri, and the play was adapted for performance by Pawit Mahasarinand and Bhanbhassa Dhubthien, both lecturers at the Department of Dramatic Arts. The crew worked closely with the French playwright to ensure that the final script would communicate effectively with a Thai audience yet still retain the message of Rambert’s original version.

Clôture de l’amour is, in fact, based on the ending of Pascal Rambert’s 14-year relationship with his girlfriend, who is a part of most of his previous works. “It is very, very personal. I think the more personal you are, the more chance you have to

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Let’s Head Off on a Green Adventure

Strolling around Chulalongkorn University is like taking a peaceful walk in the park. Everywhere you turn, you can expect to see greenery and tranquility. The spacious, green university in the midst of a chaotic capital city is like the lungs of our body that allow it to breathe and stay healthy. The trees and foliage produce oxygen and bring freshness to the city centre of Bangkok, creating an oasis of natural beauty amidst skyscrapers and hectic traffic. Walking in such a relaxed environment is the key to a serene mind and positive attitude while at work.

Under the Big Rain Tree“Here at this very spot, you will find a lot of greenery,

especially the Samanea saman (raintree) that is planted all over Chula. This tree has a special place in the

hearts of everyone in the Chula community as it was the tree chosen by the founder of Chula. Every time we

look up and see the raintree in bloom, we are reminded of how much he sought to care for his people.”

Thepmunee Luangsiritanya, Faculty of Engineering

Snapshot


Morning Walks at Chula“The big trees at the Faculty of Arts not only provide a nice touch of shade from the morning sunlight but also create a pleasant, peaceful atmosphere for a morning walk.” Wachirawit Eiamlerkchai, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy

Tranquility“Ruan Chula-Narumit is surrounded by greenery and tranquility.”Thanavich Kumsopha, Faculty of Law

For All“Chulalongkorn University is a serene campus that draws people in to enjoy leisure-time activities like walking, taking a brisk jog, exercising, or playing football or other sports.”

Satthawut Setthayukanont, Faculty of Science

What’s Happening On Campus ?

Life @ CU

Maximize Your Uni Life by Joining a ClubEach year, during the second week of the first semester, Chulalongkorn University organizes the annual Activity Festival (Act Fest), at which booths from each club at the university are set up to provide students with an opportunity to join the ones that interest them.

That’s all there is to it.

Add variety to your university life

by joining a club!

First, you must know the proper name of any club you are interested in. If you’re not sure, please ask our staff at the Student Affairs Office to show you a full list of clubs in the university.

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01 02 03Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP) Bangkok 2015 Date: 16 - 20 March, 2015Host: Chulalongkorn University in collaboration with Harvard UniversityContact: www.facebook.com/HCAPbangkok

ASEAN University Student Assembly (AUSA)Date: 5 - 11 April, 2015 Host: International Department of Student Government, Chulalongkorn University (SGCU) in collaboration with the International Affairs Department of Thammasat University Students’ Union (TUSU)Contact: https://www.facebook.com/ausa2015

CULI-YORK English Camp 2015: Enhance Your English & Broaden Your HorizonsDate: 27 June - 8 August 2015Host: Chulalongkorn University in collaboration with the University of YorkTel: 662 2218 6031Website: www.culi.chula.ac.th/international

The clubs fall into four groups:

1. Student Sports Clubs, which include a wide range of sports. 2. Student Clubs for Social Development such as the Hill Tribe Development Volunteers and the Voluntary Work Camp for Students 3. Student Academic Clubs like the CU Debating Society and the CU Gavel Club 4. Student Clubs for Arts and Culture, including the CU Band, the CU Chorus and the Photography Club

Second, once you have the name of the club you wish to join, please contact our staff at the Student Affairs Office on the second floor of the Chula Chakrabongse Building or call +662-218-7052. Then, hang on just a few minutes and our staff will contact the head of the club, and soon you will be a member.

It’s a pity that some of our foreign students who have just enrolled at the university missed this wonderful opportunity. But there is still time for them or any other student to sign up for a club they would like to join.

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