February 15, 2025 – The School of Informatics, Walailak University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Waranyu Worachat, Head of the Interactive Multimedia, Animation, and Game (IMAG) Program, Dr. Yuttana Charoenruen, Head of the Digital Content and Media Program, and Dr. Rotcharet Narongrach, Lecturer in the Digital Communication Program, together with Asst. Prof. Dr. Phatnarin Supakorn, Director of the Center for International Affairs, warmly welcomed faculty members and students from the Digital Multimedia and Technology Program, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for academic collaboration and strengthen ties between the two institutions.
During the visit, the UUM delegation toured the Informatics Studio, a state-of-the-art learning and practice hub for students from all five programs of the School of Informatics. The studio houses cutting-edge facilities, including digital multimedia labs, a television and radio broadcasting studio, a game development lab, a photography studio, and multimedia production rooms. These facilities provide students with hands-on experience and foster innovation in digital technology.
Additionally, both institutions engaged in discussions on fostering academic collaboration, particularly through the development of a Semester Exchange Program. This initiative would offer students from both universities the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural learning, exchange knowledge in digital content and multimedia, and enhance their technological and innovation skills to meet the demands of the digital industry.
