On 21 October 2024, executives from the University of Bristol, UK, visited the Office of International Affairs (OIA) at Thammasat University’s Tha Prachan campus. The delegation met with the OIA Director and the OIA Coordinator for Europe, where they were warmly introduced to Thammasat University’s academic and international engagement framework.
The visit aimed to explore potential collaborative opportunities between Thammasat and the University of Bristol across three primary areas. These include:
1. Educational Partnerships: Discussions centered around establishing structured academic programs such as the 3+1, 2+1, 1+1, 2+2, and 3+1+1 models, which allow students to split their studies between the two institutions for enhanced global exposure.
2. Student Mobility Programs: Both universities explored avenues for student exchanges within several prominent faculties at Thammasat, namely the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat Business School, and the College of Innovation. These programs would offer students enriched cross-cultural experiences and opportunities to study in diverse academic environments.
3. Academic Engagement: Potential collaboration was discussed around joint workshops, guest lectures, faculty exchanges, and co-research initiatives, aimed at fostering shared knowledge and innovation between the institutions.
During the meeting, the University of Bristol expressed particular interest in Thammasat’s Summer Program. In response, the OIA shared insights into the program’s recent successes and its partnerships with universities in Japan and Australia. This visit represents a promising step toward deeper collaboration between Thammasat University and the University of Bristol.
