On Monday, April 21, 2025, the NSP Rice Grain Auditorium at the Northern Science Park Administration Building in Chiang Mai Province was energized by the presence of faculty members and researchers attending the seminar "Unlocking Global Opportunities: International Funding for Research and Education."

The event was organized by the Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, with Associate Professor Dr. Winita Bunyodom, Vice President of Chiang Mai University, presiding over the opening ceremony, and Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Leksawat, Director of the Office of Research Administration, delivering the opening remarks.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Orawit Thinnukool, Acting Assistant Dean for International Cooperation and Fundraising, delivered an insightful lecture, presenting techniques, strategies, and opportunities for accessing international research funding. He also introduced new perspectives on building global collaboration networks, emphasizing the importance of accurately analyzing funding proposals to ensure comprehensive preparation.

A highlight of the seminar was the success story of the Innovative Research and Computational Science Lab from the College of Arts, Media, and Technology (CAMT), which has secured research funding from the European Commission (EU Commission) for an impressive six consecutive years. Their collaborative research projects with partners across Asia and Europe focus on Capacity Building, aiming to empower students, entrepreneurs, and communities to access cutting-edge global knowledge, standards, and trends—particularly within the European Union context.

By applying global knowledge and networks at the local level, the group embodies the principle of "Working globally, acting locally," not only advancing research capabilities but also fostering long-term economic and social sustainability within the region.