Official Visit by Delegation from Beijing Normal University and UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED), People’s Republic of China, to NIDA

On September 8, 2025, Professor Tippawan Lorsuwannarat, Ph.D., President of the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), together with representatives from NIDA, extended a warm welcome to Professor ZHOU Zuoyu, Ph.D., Vice Chairperson of the University Council and former Vice President of Beijing Normal University (BNU), & Director of UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED) and his delegation. The official meeting was held in Room 803 on the 8th floor of the Prince Naradhip Bongsprabandha Building. The visit aimed to foster academic collaboration and promote mutual understanding between the two institutions. Both parties engaged in constructive discussions on a range of potential cooperative activities, including joint research projects, teaching, curriculum development, invitation to participate in the 60^th Anniversary Ceremony of the NIDA’s Establishment, extra curriculum activities such as the 5th NIC-NIDA Conference and the 3rd International Sustainable Development Debate. They also discussed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between NIDA and UNESCO INRULED.

NIDA representatives included:

1. Professor Tippawan Lorsuwannarat, Ph.D., President of NIDA
2. Associate Professor Sombat Kusumavalee, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic and International Affairs
3. Associate Professor Sarawut Jansuwan, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration and Digital Technology
4. Associate Professor Tatchawan Kanitpong, Ph.D., Vice President for Planning and Community Engagement
5. Professor Wisakha Phoochinda, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Academic Services
6. Associate Professor Pattrawut Charoenroop, Ph.D., Assistant to the President for International Affairs
7. Associate Professor Li Renliang, Ph.D., Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate School of Social Development and Management Strategy
8. Associate Professor Dr. Patthareeya Lakphet, Ph.D., Director of Research Bureau

The delegation from Beijing Normal University and UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED) included:

1. Professor ZHOU Zuoyu, Ph.D., Vice Chairperson of the University Council and former Vice President of Beijing Normal University (BNU), & Director of UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED)
2. Dr. QI Xinjian, Assistant Director, UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED)
3. Ms. LIU Tianyi, Programme Coordinator, UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (INRULED)