From December 1-7, 2024, 5 staff members from the International Affairs Division, led by Mrs. Hathaitus Semchuchot, Acting Director of International Affairs Division; Miss Rujira Pongjetsupan, Foreign Relations Officer, Professional Level; Mrs. Achiraya Nunes Galante, Foreign Relations Officer, Professional Level; Miss Thiwara Thatthana, Foreign Relations Officer, Operational Level; and Miss Methawee Sarnkong, Foreign Relations Officer, Operational Level visited Meijo University in Nagoya, Japan, for a study visit under the Staff Mobility Service Platform, a staff exchange program for international affairs officers.

On December 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., Dr. Hirokazu Okamoto, Vice President of Meijo University, and Dr. Muto, Chief Executive Director, warmly welcomed the delegation on behalf of Meijo University. Following the welcoming remarks, both sides exchanged overviews of their respective universities, and the International Affairs Division of KU introduced its organizational information.

On December 3, 2024, at 9:20 a.m., the delegation visited the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, with presentations by Ms. Yuka Ito, Mr. Takeshi Tominaga, Manager, and Mr. Atsushi Suzuki, Manager. In the afternoon, following lunch, the delegation visited the Center for Community Relations to learn how the university encourages students to create projects or initiatives that benefit the community, presented by Mr. Ryoji Saiki, Manager. At 4:00 p.m., the delegation toured the Academic Research Support Center to learn about rice research conducted at Meijo University, presented by Mr. Tomohiro Ohnishi.

On December 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., the delegation visited the Nagoya Dome Mae Campus to observe and participate in a Thai Language and Culture II class. Following this, they attended a presentation on Study Abroad Programs delivered by Mr. Masahiro Arizono and Mr. Shigeo Inaba, Manager, and toured the Global Plaza. At 1:30 p.m. the group proceeded to the Yagoto Campus to visit the Faculty of Pharmacy, where they attended a briefing by Ms. Saki Kobayashi and Mr. Tetsuya Tamaki, Manager. The day concluded with a return to the Tempaku Campus for a tour of the student dormitory.

On December 5, 2024, at 10:15 p.m., the delegation attended a briefing about the Admissions Office delivered by Mr. Shinichi Okamoto, General Manager. Following this, a Farewell Lunch was held on the 15th floor, Mrs. Hathaitus Semchuchot expressed gratitude on behalf of the International Affairs Division to Meijo University for hosting the study visit. At 1:30 p.m., the group toured the Career Center and observed a mock job interview session for students, guided by Mr. Junta Watanabe, Manager, and Mr. Koji Minemura, General Manager. The study visit concluded with a presentation by the Kasetsart University International Affairs Division, summarizing key takeaways from the visit. The day ended with a group photo to commemorate the experience.

This study visit was made possible thanks to the generous support of the staff from the Office of International Affairs, led by Dr. Fumihiko Tsumura, Director of the Office of International Affairs and Meijo International Education and Research Center (MIERC); Mr. Kazuyori Aoyama, General Manager; Mr. Keisuke Hishida, Manager; Mr. Jurai Hirata, International Exchange Coordinator; and Ms. Tomomi Ishikawa. Their assistance, warm welcome, guidance, and thorough provision of information were invaluable, from the pre-departure preparations to ensuring the delegation’s safe return to Thailand.