CU-KU International Symposium 2025: Press Conference on Inclusive Education and Innovation at Chulalongkorn University
A press conference was held on March 24, 2025, to announce the CU-KU International Symposium in Education 2025, organized collaboratively by Chulalongkorn University (CU) and Kasetsart University (KU). The event is themed “Inclusive Society: Innovating for an Inclusive and Equitable Future.” Key figures at the press conference included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yotsawee Saifah, Dean of the Faculty of Education at CU, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomluk Koolsriroj, Dean of the Faculty of Education at KU.
Symposium Goals
The symposium aims to establish a platform for knowledge and experience exchange, focusing on the development of an inclusive educational environment for all learners. Dr. Saifah noted the significance of this collaboration for enhancing knowledge exchange among faculty and students from both local and international contexts. The initiative provides an opportunity for students to participate in a simulation of an international academic conference.
Refining Skills and Networking
Dr. Koolsriroj described the symposium as a noteworthy occasion for students to refine their presentation skills on an international stage and network with peers from diverse educational settings.
Event Details
Scheduled for July 8, 2025, the CU-KU International Symposium in Education will take place at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University. The agenda includes a special talk titled “From Tolerance to Celebration: Nurturing a Culture of Inclusion” delivered by Prof. Dr. Farha Shariff from the University of Alberta, Canada. Panel discussions addressing various topics related to inclusive education will also form part of the program. Attendance is expected from notable figures, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of Cambodia.
Registration Information
Early bird registration will open from April 1-30, 2025, while general registration will be available from May 1 to June 30, 2025. Participants interested in presenting posters are encouraged to submit proposals. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the symposium office directly.
(Source: Chulalongkorn University)
