SDG 1: No Poverty

[17.3.1 / 1_Summary] Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) Annual SDG 1 (No Poverty) Progress Report for Data Year 2025.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) is committed to promoting equitable access to education by providing scholarships, emergency financial assistance, administering the Student Loan Fund (SLF), and mobilizing resources through alumni networks, private-sector partnerships, and public donations. These initiatives aim to reduce students’ financial burdens, address urgent economic hardships, and support students in continuing their education. The university’s activities demonstrate its ongoing efforts to provide financial support across its campuses and academic units, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those affected by unexpected emergencies. On 23 June 2025, the Trang Campus conducted interviews for new applicants to the Student Loan Fund for the 2025 academic year.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) supports the development of local start-ups and businesses by providing entrepreneurial training in the food and machinery sectors, promoting the adoption of technology and innovation, and monitoring the application of research outcomes in local communities. These initiatives aim to strengthen the knowledge and practical capabilities needed for business development while expanding access to the university’s research and expertise. Through these activities, the university seeks to foster entrepreneurship, enhance local economic opportunities, and support sustainable business growth in Southern Thailand. Developing Entrepreneurship in Food Innovation