On 22 November 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dumrong Adunyarittigun, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at Thammasat University, led a delegation comprising Deans and Associate Deans from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the Faculty of Learning Science and Education, the School of Global Studies, and the College of Innovation to meet with Ms. Cecilia Chen, Global Marketing Director of the International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL) program at Johns Hopkins University. The meeting, held at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus, also included officials from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok.
During the session, Ms. Chen provided an overview of Johns Hopkins University’s programs, highlighting its strong foundation in educational policy at the national level. She also emphasized the institution’s global reputation, reflected in its recent ranking of 28th in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and 9th among U.S. universities.
Discussions focused on potential collaboration between the two universities, particularly in areas such as co-funded research for bilingual students and opportunities for visiting academic staff for six to seven months. Additionally, the Associate Dean from the College of Innovation pointed out that the recent theme of the IACIO Annual Conference (17-19 November 2024), “AI Strategic Transformation Principles and Practices for CIOs,” reflects Johns Hopkins’ interest. He cordially extended an invitation to the Johns Hopkins delegation to join the next AI conference in Thailand.
Following the meeting, both parties co-hosted an information session on the Master of Science in Education: International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL) program, led by Ms. Chen. The session attracted nearly 30 students from various faculties, offering valuable insights into studying at Johns Hopkins and opportunities for academic growth.
This meeting underscored the mutual interest in strengthening ties between Thammasat University and Johns Hopkins University, paving the way for enhanced academic collaboration and exchange.
