Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) actively engages in cross-sectoral dialogue with government agencies, private-sector organisations, educational institutions, and local communities to address sustainable development challenges. In 2025, these engagements focused on three key areas: integrated water resource management, sustainable community-based tourism, and green skills development. Through discussions and knowledge exchange with diverse stakeholders, RUTS contributes academic expertise and practical approaches to addressing environmental, economic, and social challenges while strengthening partnerships for sustainable development.
RUTS Collaborates with Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organization to Strengthen Sustainable Water Management
On 29 December 2025, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattapol Kaewthong from the Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), and his research team from the Water Management Innovation and Geoinformatics Research Unit met with Mr. Supit Pitaktham, President of the Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO), to discuss collaborative approaches to water management in Songkhla Province.
The discussions focused on developing a provincial Water Monitoring and Command Centre (War Room) to integrate water-related information from multiple agencies, strengthen flood and drought monitoring, and support evidence-based planning and decision-making. The collaboration also addressed knowledge transfer, geospatial technologies, and technical support for local administrative organisations to improve their capacity to respond to flooding, drought, and saltwater intrusion.
RUTS Strengthens Cross-Sectoral Dialogue with Local Government and Communities to Promote Sustainable Community-Based Tourism
On February 10, 2025, Asst. Prof. Chaiya Thanaphatsiri, Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), accompanied by local entrepreneurs, met with Dr. Sommat Kaewmanee, Chief Executive of Ram Daeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province, and Mr. Cherdpong Boonthisut, Community Development Officer, to discuss strategies for promoting Community-Based Tourism (CBT) and developing learning resources based on local assets.
The meeting focused on utilizing Ram Daeng’s natural resources and cultural identity to promote sustainable tourism while creating educational opportunities for local communities and students. Discussions emphasized integrating engineering, technology, and creative industries into community development to strengthen local economic opportunities and improve residents’ quality of life.
All parties recognized the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration among local government agencies, private enterprises, educational institutions, and communities in achieving sustainable tourism development. RUTS expressed its commitment to providing academic expertise and technological support to enhance community capabilities, generate income, and stimulate the local economy.
This initiative highlights RUTS’s commitment to fostering cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration among local government agencies, private enterprises, and communities to advance sustainable community-based tourism. By integrating academic expertise, technological innovation, and local resources, the partnership aims to strengthen community capacity, promote economic opportunities, and preserve local cultural heritage.
RUTS Strengthens Cross-Sectoral Partnerships to Advance Green Skills and Sustainable Workforce Development
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), together with the nine Rajamangala Universities of Technology, Chevron Thailand, and the International Association for Future STEM Workforce (IAFSW), collaborated to launch the Green Career Online Learning Platform, an initiative designed to promote green skills, lifelong learning, and sustainable employment opportunities through free online courses.
The launch event, held at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), brought together representatives from government agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector to exchange perspectives on green skills development, workforce challenges, and sustainable employment. The platform offers accessible training in green industries, smart agriculture, culinary arts, elderly care, sustainable tourism, and environmental sustainability, equipping learners with practical skills for emerging employment opportunities.
Prof. Dr. Suwat Tanyaros, President of RUTS, expressed the university’s interest in integrating Green Career courses into existing academic programmes to strengthen students’ professional competencies and enhance their future employability. Representatives from participating organisations also shared perspectives on emerging workforce needs, professional skills development, and lifelong learning, highlighting opportunities for cross-sectoral cooperation in supporting the transition towards a sustainable, green economy.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate RUTS’s participation in cross-sectoral dialogue on sustainable development issues at local and national levels. By bringing together academic expertise, government perspectives, industry experience, and community needs, the university supports collaborative approaches to water management, sustainable tourism, and workforce development. These engagements provide opportunities for stakeholders to exchange knowledge, identify shared challenges, and explore practical solutions that contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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