On 22 January 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the International Affairs Division, KU in collaboration with Campus France Thailand and the French Embassy in Thailand, organized the “Campus France Tour 2024” at the Thira Sutabutra Auditorium, 2nd floor, the Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University, Bang Khen Campus. This event aimed to provide information about scholarships, research grants, training programs, and exchange opportunities for faculty members, staff, early-career researchers, and students from Kasetsart University interested in pursuing studies or research at leading educational and research institutions in France. More than 60 faculty members, students, staff, and other interested individuals attended the event.

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Kasetsart University, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Thailand and Campus France Thailand, organized the annual “Campus France Tour 2024.” This year’s event was inaugurated by Associate Professor Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath, Assistant to the President for Research and Internationalization, who welcomed the delegation from Campus France Thailand led by Dr. Ludovic Andres, Attaché for Scientific and Higher Education Cooperation, and Ms. Sujira Panyawattana, Student Advisor, Campus France Thailand. The delegation visited Kasetsart University to promote scholarship opportunities for international students in France.

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The “Campus France Tour 2024” featured two key sessions:

“Studies in France and Scholarships” – A presentation by Campus France for students, including an alumni video, Q&A session, and quiz game, by Ms. Sujira Panyawattana, Student Advisor, Campus France Thailand.

“Fellowship and Mobility Programs” – A presentation and discussion with representatives from the Scientific and Higher Education Cooperation, French Embassy, tailored for KU administrators, faculty members, and researchers,  by Dr. Ludovic Andres, Attaché for Scientific and Higher Education Cooperation.

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These sessions aimed to guide opportunities for further education, highlight the advantages of studying in France, explain the unique characteristics of the French education system, and detail the application processes for scholarships. Faculty members and students from various faculties and academic levels actively participated in the event. Additionally, a former Franco-Thai PhD scholarship recipient shared their experiences, from preparing scholarship applications to studying, finding work, and reflecting on the rewarding experiences of studying in France. At the end of the sessions, the speakers invited participants to ask further questions about the details of the presentations.

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The organization of the “Campus France Tour 2024” marked another success in fostering collaboration between Kasetsart University and the French Embassy in Thailand. Participants gained comprehensive information on scholarships, study opportunities, and strategies for building academic partnerships between institutions. This event not only enhanced academic potential and opened international opportunities for faculty members, staff, and students of Kasetsart University but also highlighted the strong relationship between Kasetsart University and the French Embassy. This partnership serves as a foundation for sustainable international academic collaboration in the future.