On July 3, 2025, Professor Dr. Wilert Puwirat, President of Chulalongkorn University, had the honor of presiding over the closing ceremony of the Chula AUN Summer Camp 2025 at Chulalongkorn University. The ceremony was also attended by Associate Professor Dr. Palanee Ammaranond, Vice President for International Affairs and Global Network and Associate, Professor Dr. Thanapan Laiprakobsup, Acting Director of ASEAN University Network Secretariat. On this occasion, the participating students from ASEAN University Network (AUN) member institutions also observed the demonstrations of Thai culinary arts and music, and delivered heartfelt speeches reflecting on their impression and experiences towards the program. Â
Chula AUN Summer Camp 2025 was held from 21 June to 4 July 2025 at Chulalongkorn University and at Sichang Island in Chonburi province. Over the course of two weeks, 40 students from 9 ASEAN countries, representing 25 universities in the ASEAN University Network (AUN), participated in a variety of activities designed to provide knowledge and hands-on experience while fostering creativity and teamwork skills.
During the first week, the participants traveled to Sichang Island in Chonburi, where they engaged in learning about marine environment, including municipal waste management, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and local model for sustainable tourism. They also had the opportunity to visit the Chonlathassathan Marine Museum, located within the Phra Chudhadhuj Ratchasthan Palace, the only royal palace in Thailand situated on an island.
For the second week, the program organized a range of activities to promote learning about Thai arts and culture through workshops at Chulalongkorn University, as well as visits to significant cultural sites around Bangkok. The camp also hosted a special keynote and panel discussion event, ‘World Peace Talk’, in which Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, former Prime Minister of Thailand and Advisor to the World Peace Working Group (Thailand), graciously delivered a keynote address. These activities not only allowed students to develop specialized skills but also served as a bridge for building meaningful friendships, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and paving them towards becoming global citizens with awareness and respect for diversity.
The Chula AUN Summer Camp 2025 has been marked as a milestone reflecting powerful collaboration between Chulalongkorn University, led by Office of International Affairs and Global Network, ASEAN University Network (AUN), Aquatic Resources Research Institute, and Office of Art and Culture, to foster cross-cultural learning and strengthen friendship among students in the ASEAN region. Moreover, the commitment of Chulalongkorn University in driving forward the strategic plan in international affairs and international network to leverage the regional capacity was also greatly emphasized.
The Chula AUN Summer Camp 2025 was initiated through a collaborative effort led by the Office of International Affairs and Global Network, the main driving force behind the program. The project received strong support from Aquatic Resources Research Institute, the Office of Arts and Culture Management, as well as faculty members and staff from various departments who contributed by facilitating activities and providing knowledge to the participating students throughout the program. Together, they created an impressive and memorable experience for all students involved.
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