Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suchai Nopparatjaemjaras, a faculty member of the Institute for Innovative Learning (IL), Mahidol University, and a member of the Course Management Committee for MUMT 100: General Education for Human Development, Academic Year 2026, was invited to serve as the moderator for the second special lecture under the topic “Shape the Future, Today,” held on November 4, 2026, at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus. Approximately 4,000 first-year students enrolled in the course attended the event in person, with the lecture also livestreamed to Prof. Dr. Kasem Chatikavanij Lecture Hall and Prof. Dr. Chatchawan Osathanugrah Lecture Hall at the Office of the President, as well as Classrooms 217, 218, and 219 at Sirividhya Building, Mahidol University.
The event was officially opened through a video address by Prof. Dr. Piyamitr Sritara, President of Mahidol University. Prof. Dr. Neti Suksomboon, Vice President for Education, delivered the opening report and outlined the objectives of the event.
The special lecture was part of the “Keeping Up with the World” activity series in MUMT 100: General Education for Human Development. The series aims to broaden students’ perspectives and provide opportunities to learn from speakers with diverse knowledge, expertise, and professional experiences. It also seeks to nurture essential life skills, promote learning beyond the classroom, and prepare students to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
This initiative reflects Mahidol University’s commitment to holistic education, emphasizing not only academic knowledge but also life skills and lifelong learning. Through these learning experiences, the University aims to develop students into “desirable graduates” and “well-rounded individuals.”
The event was organized by the Center for Life-Integrated Learning (CLiL), in collaboration with the Course Management Committee for MUMT 100: General Education for Human Development, Academic Year 2026.
Credit: Mahidol University Public Relations (Mahidol PR)
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