Chula Wins Top Innovation Prize at THE Asia Awards 2025
At the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Awards 2025, Chulalongkorn University proudly took home the Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year award for its groundbreaking educational platform, MDCU MedUMORE.
Developed by the Academic Services Division of the Faculty of Medicine, MedUMORE is redefining lifelong learning for healthcare professionals across Thailand and beyond. The platform is a powerful example of how digital innovation can transform traditional education models—offering personalized, accessible, and high-quality learning experiences designed specifically for the fast-paced medical profession.
What Makes MedUMORE Exceptional?
At its core, MedUMORE is a dynamic and adaptive learning ecosystem. It harnesses cutting-edge technologies such as AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) to bring medical concepts to life through interactive simulations. These immersive experiences provide learners with hands-on, practical understanding that closely mimics real-world clinical settings.
Beyond its tech-savvy features, MedUMORE also streamlines the learning process with automated certification, making it easier for professionals to validate and showcase their skills. Whether you’re in a hospital in Bangkok or a clinic in a rural province, MedUMORE ensures that quality education is just a few clicks away—anytime, anywhere.
A Thriving Learning Community
With over 18,000 active members, more than 3,000 pieces of expert-led content, and contributions from 800 distinguished speakers, MedUMORE is more than just a digital platform. It’s a vibrant academic community that fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to excellence in healthcare education.
By promoting flexibility and innovation, MedUMORE empowers healthcare workers to keep pace with the rapidly evolving medical field—ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and a more resilient healthcare system.
For those interested in exploring this award-winning initiative, more information can be found at https://www.medumore.org
The Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year award is one of the prestigious categories presented at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia, often referred to as the “Oscars of higher education.” This award recognizes outstanding initiatives by Asian universities that harness technology or digital tools to enhance education, research, administration, or community engagement.
In addition, a project from Chulalongkorn University has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership award. The shortlisted entry is titled “National Food Waste Management Campaign of Local Administrative Organization in Thailand, an innovative contribution to Waste-to-Carbon Initiative,” submitted by the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.
An innovative contribution to the Waste-to-Carbon Initiative
This project represents a climate policy initiative aimed at supporting Thailand’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets through the development of a household waste separation system under the National Food Waste Management Campaign. The project is officially registered under the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VER). It plays a vital role in developing methods for reducing GHG emissions by producing compost from organic waste, emphasizing waste separation at source, which accounts for up to 60% of total waste volume. The initiative has introduced a systematic waste segregation model that lays the foundation for sustainability at the community level. Economically, the project transforms previously valueless waste into carbon credits, generating income for communities and improving people’s quality of life. Both the public and private sectors have supported the initiative, collectively purchasing more than 12,853 tons of carbon credits, resulting in over 2.9 million baht in revenue being returned to local communities. Read more
The Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership award aims to recognize institutions that have demonstrated clear leadership in environmental issues. This includes the implementation of innovative approaches, with clear evidence that their initiatives can be disseminated and adapted widely across the sector.
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Chula is the place to discover one’s true individuality and the years I spent here were most enjoyable.
Rossukhon Kongket Alumni, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University
