Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP), in collaboration with Asahi-Thailand Alloy Co., Ltd. and Debic Co., Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic cooperation. The aim is to develop curriculum, teaching, and academic services to enhance the capabilities of personnel in line with industry needs. The MOU signing took place at Room Ror Peepat, Office of the President, RMUTP Phra Nakhon Campus.
President revealed that research and manpower development to support technological growth are crucial foundations for the country’s industrial advancement. Therefore, RMUTP Phra Nakhon has partnered with Asahi-Thailand Alloy Co., Ltd. and Debic Co., Ltd. to develop teaching programs and support students in gaining practical experience directly at industrial workspaces and laboratories. The approach incorporates work-integrated learning (WIL), enabling students to create problem-solving systems, design skills, and innovative products based on the integration of knowledge in a practical context. The learning approach is founded on project-based learning and problem-based learning, focusing on enhancing students’ technical industrial skills, thereby producing highly skilled graduates.
Furthermore, the collaboration supports faculty development and innovation in creating smart e-learning, e-training, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) systems within the university and companies. This collaboration aims to build a research network between the university and businesses, contributing to the development of genuine innovation that creates value for entrepreneurs and society.