Bridging Borders Through Knowledge: Chula and UCSI Explore New Avenues for Collaboration

On July 25, 2025, representatives from Chulalongkorn University visited UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a collaborative meeting aimed at strengthening academic and research ties between the two institutions.

The meeting focused on potential student and faculty exchange programs, particularly in the fields of language and communication, as well as the formalization of institutional collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Another key area of discussion was the matching of researchers from both universities to foster joint research initiatives and deepen scholarly engagement.

The Chulalongkorn University delegation was led by Professor Parichart Sthapitanonda, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University. She was joined by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ake Pattaratanakun, Chief Brand Officer; Asst. Prof. Dr. Sornnate Areesophonpichet; Asst. Prof. Dr. Jessada Salathong; Mr. Pokai Sriratanobhas; and other senior representatives of the university.

On UCSI University’s side, the discussion was attended by several senior administrators, including Distinguished Professor Dr. Phang Siew Moi, FASc, FMBA (UK), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Postgraduate); Professor Datuk Ts Dr. Rohana Binti Yusof, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Internationalisation, Kuala Lumpur campus); Mr. Richard Lim Ming Jye, Vice President of Group Corporate Affairs; Professor Ts Dr. Lee Ming Tatt, Director of the Office of Postgraduate Studies; Professor Dr. Zuraidah Mohd Don, Director of the Institute of Language; Dr. Yong Yu Lin, Research Manager at the Centre of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE); Mr. Roland Chan Chih Chien, Director of the Global Engagement Office; along with other distinguished university leaders.

This productive discussion reaffirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to fostering global partnerships, academic mobility, and impactful research collaboration, paving the way for a deeper and more formalized relationship in the near future.

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