Chula Signs MoU with the University of Otago to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, welcomed Her Excellency Mrs. Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani, Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand, along with Prof. James Maclaurin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Otago, New Zealand, and their delegation on the occasion of the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Chulalongkorn University and the University of Otago. The ceremony was held on August 26, 2026, at Room 115, Maha Chulalongkorn Building.
The MoU between Chulalongkorn University and the University of Otago aims to establish a framework for promoting academic collaboration and further strengthening relations between the two universities. The Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand also witnessed the signing.
Chulalongkorn University executives participating in the MoU signing ceremony included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Palanee Ammaranond, Vice President for Global Engagement and International Networks; Prof. Dr. Pranut Potiyaraj, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suradech Chotiudompant, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattasuda Taephant, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology.
On this occasion, executives from both universities discussed approaches and opportunities for developing collaboration among the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Psychology. They also exchanged views on strengthening academic connections and developing various collaborative activities to be undertaken in the future.
The signing of this MoU marks another important step toward strengthening relations and expanding academic collaboration between Chulalongkorn University and the University of Otago, New Zealand.
