On Tuesday, 18
February 2025, at 10:00 a.m.,
Kasetsart University (KU) hosted a delegation from the National University of
Singapore - Institute of Systems Science (NUS-ISS) at the 10th-floor
meeting room of the Kasetsart Golden Jubilee Administration and Information
Center Building, Kasetsart University Bangkhen Campus, Miss Pratthana
Thirakiettikun, Head of the International Collaboration and Networking
Sections; and staff members of the International Affairs Division, welcomed the
NUS-ISS delegation, led by Mr. Edgar Tai, Senior Manager and Mr. Ryan Goh,
Assistant Director, on their official visit to Kasetsart University.
Their visit aimed to explore
potential academic collaborations between the two institutions, particularly in
developing articulation pathways for KU students interested in pursuing a
master's degree in Information Technology (IT) at NUS-ISS. Discussions also
covered areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Software
Engineering, key expertise of NUS-ISS.
During the meeting, attendees
watched an introductory video about Kasetsart University, followed by a
presentation by the NUS-ISS representatives. Mr. Edgar Tai expressed gratitude
for the warm reception and introduced NUS-ISS and NUS SCALE, which focuses on
lifelong learning and continuous skill development. NUS SCALE offers training
programs and degree courses in business, technology, and innovation to help
learners stay competitive in a rapidly evolving job market, as well as
scholarships, internships, and student and staff exchange opportunities.
Established in 1981,
NUS-ISS specializes in IT education and research and is ranked 8th
globally and 2nd in Asia in the QS World University
Rankings for 2025 and 2023,
respectively. These rankings reflect NUS's excellence in academics and research
on a global scale.
This meeting marked a significant
step toward strengthening academic collaboration between Kasetsart University
and NUS-ISS, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for students
and faculty of both institutions in the future.