Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) collaborates with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society partners to address sustainable development challenges through student volunteering, collaborative research, and educational initiatives. These partnerships bring together academic expertise, community engagement, and organisational resources to support disaster recovery, biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and public health promotion. Through joint activities and knowledge exchange, RUTS contributes to community well-being, environmental sustainability, and the development of practical responses to local challenges.
RUTS Collaborates with the Mirror Foundation and Alumni Association to Support Flood Recovery and Community Resilience
On 20 December 2025, the Student Union of the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), organized a community volunteer initiative entitled “Khururacha Volunteers: Restoring Flood-Affected Communities and Bringing Smiles Back” in Songkhla Province. The project was supported by the RUTS Alumni Association and the Mirror Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), demonstrating collaboration between the university, civil society, and local communities in supporting post-flood recovery.
The initiative mobilized students, faculty members, and alumni to apply their technical knowledge and practical skills to assist flood-affected communities through three key activities:
- Electrical System Inspection and Repair: Under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Nutchiraet Kaewsakul, students provided electrical maintenance assistance in the Pom Hok Thaeo community near Hat Yai Hospital to support the safe restoration of electrical systems.
- Community Cleaning and Environmental Restoration: Under the supervision of Lecturer Alawee Hasani, volunteers conducted a large-scale cleaning activity at Khok Saman Khun Temple, opposite Hat Yai Police Station, to improve sanitation and restore public spaces affected by flooding.
- Laundry and Clothing Support: Volunteers provided washing and drying assistance for Municipal School 6 (Anuban Nai Fan) through laundromat facilities in Mueang District, Songkhla, helping reduce the burden on the school during its recovery period.
RUTS Collaborates with Save The Snakes to Develop Snake Conservation Educators and Promote Wildlife Awareness
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), through its Faculty of Science and Technology, collaborated with Save The Snakes, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to snake conservation, to implement the “Snake Communicators” training programme on 27–28 May 2025 in Betong District, Yala Province. Supported by funding from Save The Snakes, the programme involved local wildlife educators and conservation networks, including Nick Wildlife, Betong Lovely Animals Club, and Giant Snake Man.
The programme aimed to develop participants’ knowledge and communication skills in snake conservation, enabling them to educate others about snakes, their ecological importance, and safe human–snake interactions. Through training and knowledge exchange with wildlife specialists, participants gained practical knowledge to support biodiversity conservation and public awareness.
Following the training, participants from the first cohort applied their knowledge by serving as guest speakers for students at Betong Industrial and Community Education College. This follow-up activity demonstrated the practical outcomes of the programme, as trained participants shared their knowledge with younger learners and extended snake conservation education into the local community.
Through financial support from Save The Snakes and collaboration with local conservation partners, RUTS contributed to developing community-based conservation educators and expanding public access to wildlife knowledge. The initiative demonstrates collaboration between the university and an NGO in promoting biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.
RUTS Collaborates with Civil Society Partners to Promote Youth Health Communication and Sustainable Community Well-being
On 16 December 2025, the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), collaborated with Yok Kamlang Suk Creative Media Center for Health Promotion, with support from the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), to organize SHOWcase 2025 at the Chupan Meeting Room, RUTS, Songkhla.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Asst. Prof. Piya Prasongchan, Vice President of RUTS, with the participation of Asst. Prof. Chaiya Thanaphatsiri, Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology.
Organized under the Young Health Communicators Development Project, the event provided a platform for young people and university students to showcase their creative media projects, exchange knowledge, share experiences, and reflect on lessons learned in promoting public health and community well-being.
The collaboration aimed to strengthen youth communication skills, encourage civic engagement, and empower young people to become effective health communicators capable of promoting positive social change. By connecting academic expertise with civil society initiatives, the project supported knowledge sharing and sustainable health promotion.
RUTS Collaborates with Mae Fah Luang Foundation on Mangrove Biodiversity Research and Conservation
On 16 October 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) established a research collaboration with the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, and Chulalongkorn University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on mangrove biodiversity assessment and the development of a national biodiversity database.
The collaborative research project aims to survey and assess biodiversity in Thailand’s mangrove ecosystems, beginning with pilot areas in Trang Province before expanding nationwide. Planned research activities include biodiversity surveys, economic valuation of mangrove resources, and the development of a spatial biodiversity database to support evidence-based conservation and sustainable coastal resource management.
Through this partnership, RUTS contributes its academic and research expertise to a collaborative initiative involving an NGO, government agencies, and another higher education institution. The research collaboration is intended to strengthen biodiversity knowledge, support mangrove conservation, and provide information for future natural resource management and climate-related financing mechanisms.
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