Chulalongkorn University Achieves Top Innovation Award at THE Asia Awards 2025
Chulalongkorn University has been awarded the “Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year” at the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Awards 2025 for its educational platform, MDCU MedUMORE. This platform, developed by the Academic Services Division of the Faculty of Medicine, focuses on redefining lifelong learning for healthcare professionals in Thailand and other regions.
Overview of MDCU MedUMORE
MDCU MedUMORE illustrates the potential of digital innovations to reshape traditional educational models, offering personalized, high-quality learning experiences tailored to the demands of the medical profession. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), to facilitate interactive simulations that provide learners with practical knowledge reflective of real-world clinical environments.
Automated Certification Process
Moreover, the platform features an automated certification process designed to assist in skill validation for healthcare workers across various settings, whether in urban hospitals or rural clinics. This initiative aims to make quality education accessible at any time and from any location.
Growing Community and Resources
With a growing community of over 18,000 active members, more than 3,000 expert-led content pieces, and 800 distinguished contributors, MedUMORE supports collaboration and continuous improvement within healthcare education. This digital ecosystem enables healthcare professionals to keep pace with rapid advancements in their field, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and reinforcing the healthcare system.
Significance of the Award
The “Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year” award honors exceptional initiatives from Asian universities that effectively utilize technology to improve education, research, administration, or community engagement.
(Original source: Chulalongkorn University)
