SoA+D Community Gathers for 2026 Retreat “Reconnect, Reimagine, and Move Forward Together”
We hosted the annual seminar and retreat on June 12, 2026, bringing together faculty, academic staff, and support teams for a day of collaboration under the theme: “Reconnect, Reimagine, and Move Forward Together.”
Highlights from the seminar included the welcoming and opening remarks from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kraiwood Kiattikomol (former KMUTT President) and Dr. Weeraphan Shinawatra (former SoA+D Dean). Following this, Asst. Prof. Waraluk Pansuwan delivered the highly anticipated Dean’s Address, sharing vital updates and outlining the future trajectory, evolving goals, and long-term vision for SoA+D.
Also, we celebrated the academic excellence contributed by our dedicated faculty members on their promotion to Associate Professor, Assoc. Prof. Martin Schoch and Assoc. Prof. Sunaree Lawanyawatna.
Our lecturers were recognized on UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) Fellowship, Assoc. Prof Martin Schoch, Assoc. Prof. Sunaree Lawanyawatna, Dr. Teera Dhanamun, and Ms. Sukhumarn Thamwiset as well as UKPSF Senior Fellowship awarded Asst. Prof. Dr. Duangkamol Limwongse and Asst. Prof. Chanida Lumthaweepaisal.
The faculty and staff engaged in lively group discussions focused on critical contemporary education topics, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), internationalization, modern learning environments, and lifelong learning.
The retreat concluded with a series of group presentations and a practical action-planning session aimed at turning the day’s most determined ideas into realistic, structural steps for the upcoming academic semesters. Emcees Ajarn Betty and Khun Nui closed the event by thanking the attendees for strengthening the SoA+D community through open dialogue and collaborative spirit.
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