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Walailak University (WU), led by the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, is set to hold its annual public forum - Walailak Research Convention 2024 (WRC2024) from the 27^th to 29^th of March at Walailak University, celebrating 32 years of the university on the 29^th of March.

WRC has been held during the foundation week of Walailak University for three consecutive years, since 2022, with the aim of being a platform for the facilitation of knowledge exchange and the presentation of advancements in academics and research among a wide array of participants, including researchers, local operational agencies, entrepreneurs, the public, and students.

This year, WRC is held in a hybrid format with the theme "Roles of Higher Education in the Turbulent World".

On the 27^th, the opening ceremony will take place at 9.00 AM at the Pattamaporn Chamber of WU Hospital. It will commence with a welcoming speech from WU President Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, followed by opening remarks by Associate Professor Patamawadee Pochanukul, Director of Thailand Science Research and Innovation; and the Keynote Speech by Professor Chris Rudd OBE, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of Campus, James Cook University, Singapore.

The plenary discussion which emphasizes on digital economy, carbon neutrality, and enhancing the quality of life will also take place on the same day in the afternoon.

During the three-day event, parallel sessions organized by WU centers of excellence and research centers will also take place. For more details, visit https://wrc.wu.ac.th/2024/programme/

Approximately a thousand participants from various corners of the world are expected to join in for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration.

Interested individuals can visit the WRC2024 official website https://wrc.wu.ac.th/2024/