MUIR SDGs & Capacity Building Projects 2022-2025

Empowering Climate Resilient Communities and Livelihoods

co-funder-s

Funder

The Rockefeller Foundation
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Period of project

October 2023 – March 2025 (18 months)
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Project Description

The project on Empowering Climate Resilience in Local Communities highlights the strengths of 4 major players to empower local communities in combating challenges resulting from the climate change. These 4 players are the national government, higher education institutions in provincial areas, local governments and the local players consisting of local businesses, non-profit organizations, local communities, and residents. This project is designed to address local challenges in Nakhon Sawan and Kanchanaburi province in which Mahidol University provincial campuses are located. The project will also strengthen local policies by adding capacity building and education programs to create awareness and understanding of the biocircular economy principles and practices. This project will focus on organic waste and biomass management to provide alternatives for local farmers to work towards greener and higher-yield and quality cultivation processes while addressing organic waste by-products. The project consists of 4 main activities including awareness-raising through policy convening to kick start the project and will assemble multi-stakeholders to discuss and share their visions regarding climate change and livelihood resilience. The other 3 activities involve 3 training modules to equip local farmers and other stakeholders with green technology to improve cultivation and upcycle waste into fertilizer and biogas. To sustain the efforts, learning centers/units or demonstration sites are to be set up for future knowledge dissemination, retraining and technical support.
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Budgets

5,416,000 Baht
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Main Organizer

Mahidol University

Project-Operator

International Division, Office of the President, Mahidol University

MU Affiliates Operator

  • Global Partnerships Division, Office of the President: Workshop on Advancing Climate Resilient Livelihoods in Thailand
  • Mahidol University Kanchanaburi Campus: The Establishment of a Social Enterprise Addressing Climate and Local Economic Resilience
  • Mahidol University Kanchanaburi Campus: Biomass Energy Generation for Sustainable Community
  • Mahidol University Nakhonsawan Campus: Climate change and green livelihoods and jobs for vulnerable communities – through green skills training, livelihood opportunity development, job placement, and/or other means
co-funder-s

Funder

Norwegian government by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mahidol University
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Period of project

5 years (2023 – 2028)
people

Participants expected/ Participants

28 Master’s, 16 Bachelor recipients and 200 participants (4 Trainings)
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Budgets

47,970,000 Baht
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Project Description

The project is a partnership between the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mahidol University aiming to promote sustainable development through knowledge and skill upgrades to Myanmar human capital. Under collaborative scholarship scheme in which the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided funding of 70% and Mahidol University contributed another 30%, qualified candidates will be recruited and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate study programs at Mahidol University. The Project plan was to provide full scholarships for 28 Master’s and 16 Bachelor recipients in the areas of Population studies, Public Health, Healthcare studies, Engineering, Environment and resource studies, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Information and Communication Technology as well as 4 Capacity Building projects. There are altogether 12 Faculties and 3 Institutes, participating in this project including Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Faculty of Information Communication and Technology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Graduate Studies, ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Institute for Population and Social Research, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia.

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Main Organizer

Mahidol University, Thailand

Co-Operator

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar

Project Operator

Global Partnerships Division, Office of the President, Mahidol University

MU Affiliates Operator

12 Mahidol University Affiliates (9 Faculties, 3 Institutes) including

17 programs

Offering full scholarships exclusively for Myanmar students

8 bachelor's degree programs

MU Affiliates as follows: EG 3 programs, ICT 1 program and SC 4 programs

List of programs:

9 master's degree programs

MU Affiliates as follows: IPSR, EN, PH, AIHD, PT, NS, SI and EG

List of programs:

co-funder-s

Funder

Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) & Mahidol University (MU)
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Period of project

3 years (August 2021 – August 2024)
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Participants

Total 820 participants (as of June 2023)
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Project Description

Knowledge transfer – Lectures and practical training through online systems and in practice for medical personnel
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Budgets

6,000,000 Baht

Main Operator

Global Partnerships Division, Mahidol University, Thailand

Co-Operator

Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand

MU Affiliates Operator

Mahidol University Affiliates from 3 Faculties including

Country of expert trainers

Country of beneficiary

Major Subject

Health Sciences

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5 Projects by 3 Faculties: RA, SI and TM

(*updated as of 2023)

  • Pancreatic transplantation by Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital (RA)

  • Basic to advance in kidney transplantation by Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital (RA)

  • Pediatric glaucoma course and live surgery by Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital (SI)

  • Academic conference & hands-on workshop on rehabilitation medicine for physicians and allied health professionals in Thailand and South East Asia region by Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital (SI)

  • Enhancing genomic sequencing capacity for tropical diseases by Faculty of Tropical Medicine (TM)

Progress and Outcomes of the Project

The 5 projects under this collaboration have been officially implemented by the relevant stakeholders according to the project plan continuously from 2021 to the present. The progress and outcomes of each project are detailed as follows:

Pancreatic transplantation

  • Pancreatic transplantation by the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital: Pancreatic transplantation was performed for 3 patients in September 2023.

Basic to advanced kidney transplantation

  • Basic kidney transplantation training was conducted in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in October 2023.

  • The robotic kidney transplantation team will participate in training in France in November 2023, and French experts will be invited to conduct a workshop in Thailand in early 2024.

  • A press conference titled “Success in Robotic Assisted Kidney Transplant for 3 Patients, the First in Thailand and ASEAN” was held on April 10, 2024, in collaboration with expert medical teams from Rangueil University Hospital, France.

Pediatric glaucoma Course and Live Surgery

  • Thailand International Conference: Things You Need to Know in Childhood was organized in March 2022, featuring experts from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Thailand. The event was attended by 229 participants online from Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

  • The Sight Saver Hybrid Event was conducted in August 2023 with 201 participants. The training was delivered by 10 experts from Thailand, Japan, and the United States.

Academic conference & hands-on workshop on rehabilitation medicine for physicians and allied health professionals in Thailand and the South East Asia region

This project consists of 5 sub-projects, 2 of which have been completed:

  • The Offloading Footwear for Diabetic Foot Patients Workshop was completed in December 2022 via a hybrid format, with 90 participants from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Participants received training from 4 international experts from the USA, the Netherlands, and Ireland.

  • The Neurogenic Bladder in Spinal Cord Injury Patients Workshop was conducted in February 2023, with 140 participants from Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand. Training was provided by 3 international experts from Belgium, Germany, and Malaysia.

Enhancing genomic sequencing capacity for tropical diseases

  • Under the original project “From Single Cell to Big Data Implementation of Genomic Data in Infectious Disease Studies,” trainees were selected in 2022 to learn advanced bioinformatics through a “training the trainer” approach for Southeast Asian countries. Monthly online training sessions were conducted for 10 trainees per month, and a global COVID-19 tracking training session was organized for international surveillance teams. The “Enhancing Genomic Sequencing Capacity for Tropical Diseases” project includes 4 sub-activities, with the first activity scheduled for May and concluding in August 2024.

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Funder

Mahidol University, Thailand
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Project Description

In today’s interconnected world, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are essential for eradicating poverty, protecting our planet, and fostering global peace. Mahidol University advances these goals through the SDGs + Mobility Mahidol University Projects (SDGs + Mobility MaPs). This program provides transformative experiences, raising student awareness of global challenges and empowering them to develop innovative solutions. By integrating project-based learning and design thinking, students engage in collaborative problem-solving, gaining practical skills and becoming proactive agents of change, driving sustainable development in their communities and beyond.

Main Organizer

Global Partnerships Division, Mahidol University, Thailand

Co-Organizer

1. Y-Farm, Can Tho University, Vietnam

2. Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

3. National University of Singapore, Singapore

4. Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore

Affiliation of the participants

9 Faculties – NS, PY, RA, SC, EG, PH, EN, SI, LA

2 Colleges – IC and CR

3 Regional Campuses – MUAM, MUKA and MUNA

people

Participants

Total Participants 100 MU students (Undergraduate)
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Period of project

8 Months (March – November 2024)

Learning Areas

  1. ECO2: Balancing economic growth and eco-friendly production and consumption
  2. Urban design for better life and wellbeing
  3. Reflection of SDGs through arts and imaginative media
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Capacity Building for Sustainable Future in Developing Regions 2022-2023 (Phase 1)

co-funder-s

Funder

The Rockefeller Foundation and Mahidol University
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Period of project

1 year 6 months (July 2022 – December 2023)
people

Participants

Total 150 (as of December 2022)
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Project Description

Knowledge transfer – Train the Trainers / Lectures and practical training through online systems and in practice for medical personnel
budget-s

Budgets

MU – 360,000 Baht / The Rockefeller Foundation 3,600,000 Baht

Main Operator

Global Partnerships Division, Mahidol University

Co-Operator

The Rockefeller Foundation

MU Affiliates Operator

  • Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia
  • Institute of Nutrition
  • Faculty of Medical Technology
  • Faculty of Nursing

Major Subject

Health Sciences, Nutrition and Social Science

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Country of beneficiary

Developing Countries in South Asia Region and South East Asia Region

Courses

  • Medical and radiological technology training and quality improvement program
  • Intensive training for continuing-care system for high-risk pregnancy
  • Household food security and nutrition well-being
  • Multiculturalism and Communication for Healthcare Professionals

MUIR SDGs & Capacity Building Projects 2018 – 2022

Funder

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mahidol University

Main Operator

Global Partnerships Division, Mahidol University

Co-Operator

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar

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MU Affiliates Operator

14 Faculties as follows:

    1. Faculty of Dentistry
    2. Faculty of Engineering
    3. Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies
    4. Faculty of Medical Technology
    5. Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
    6. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
    7. Faculty of Nursing
    8. Faculty of Pharmacy
    9. Faculty of Physical Therapy
    10. Faculty of Public Health
    11. Faculty of Science
    12. Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
    13. Faculty of Tropical Medicine
    14. Faculty of Graduate Studies

7 Institutes as follows:

  1. Asean Institute for Health Development
  2. College of Innovative Learning
  3. Institute of Molecular Biosciences
  4. Institute of Nutrition
  5. Institute for Population and Social Research
  6. Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia
  7. Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies

2 Colleges as follows:

  1. College of Religious Studies
  2. Ratchasuda College

Mahidol – Norway Capacity Building Initiative for Myanmar Phase 2 (CBIM 2)

Scholarship Grantee >> Total 72  | Budgets >> 21,367,504 Baht

Mahidol – Norway Capacity Building Initiative for Myanmar
Phase 2 (CBIM 2)

people

Scholarship Grantee

Total 32
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Period of project

6 years (2018 – 2023)
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Project Description

Postgraduate Scholarship for Myanmar’s Student
(Master’s Degree – Total 24 and Doctoral Degree – Total 8)
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Budgets

20,667,504 Baht

RILCAs Empowerment: Creating Refugees,
Migrants as agents of Positive Change

people

Scholarship Grantee

Total 40
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Period of project

1 time/year (2023)
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Project Description

Training Scholarship (Lectures and workshops for Myanmar volunteer teachers from immigrant communities)
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Budgets

700,000 Baht
Global Partnerships Division, Mahidol University
Tel. 02-849-6236  Email: opinter@mahidol.ac.th