SDGs + Mobility MaPs 2023

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Funder: Mahidol University, Thailand

Main Organizer: International Relations 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

Project Operator: International Relations Division, Mahidol University, Thailand

Period of Project: March – November 2024

Participants: Total Participants 100 MU students (Undergraduate)
From 14 MU Affiliates as follows:

SDGs + Mobility MaPs 2024

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SDGs + Mobility MaPs 2025

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Expected Benefits

1. To improve the entrepreneurial skills to life skills; capability of thinking, planning, and teamwork in a systematic and effective-oriented way
2. Increase awareness among students about the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their potential impact on global development.
3. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, policies, and guidelines related to SDGs in ASEAN countries, providing a valuable essence for future endeavors.
4. Enhance students’ life skills, including critical thinking, effective planning, and teamwork, empowering their ability to contribute systematically and meaningfully to sustainable development efforts.
5. Deepen students’ knowledge of foreign policies, cultures, and societies within the countries of the same region, promoting a broader global perspective.
6. Foster and sustain partnerships between educational institutions and international organizations, strengthening the collective commitment towards achieving SDGs. By embracing these objectives and realizing the expected benefits, we can create a persuasive and engaging platform that motivates and empowers the younger generation to actively support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while fostering long-lasting partnerships and promoting sustainable development in the region and beyond.

Objectives

1. To inspire and engage the younger generation in recognizing the significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and actively participating in supporting their framework.
2. To educate the younger generation about the guidelines and operational aspects of sustainable development within ASEAN countries.
3. To nurture entrepreneurship mindset and cultivate entrepreneurial skills to start project based on SDGs, as well as, systematic thinking, planning, and collaboration skills
4. To provide the younger generation with opportunities to gain international experiences, broaden their knowledge, and develop a deeper understanding of the cultures and social conditions in neighboring countries.
5. To strengthen the sustainable partnership between Mahidol University and academic partners.

Participants

SDGs + Mobility MaPs 2024: With 120+ Mahidol University undergraduates, 14 students from Thai partner universities,  and 14 students from co-host universities: Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

SDGs + Mobility MaPs 2023: 100 Mahidol University Undergraduate Students

Overall Process

1. Formation of Groups and Project Proposals: Formation of Groups and Project Proposals: Four students from the same faculty collaborate to create a project proposal. The project should address 1-3 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and have the potential to make an impact at the faculty, university, or community level.
2. Selection and Incubation: The International Relations Division and Project Advisors, who are designated lecturers with expertise in managing SDGs projects or research, will choose 25 proposals for incubation.
3. Student Mobility Program: The International Relations Division and Project Advisors will arrange student mobility trips for the 25 selected groups to various ASEAN countries on the following dates:
4. SDGs+Mobility MaPs Forum: The International Relations Division and MaPs students will jointly organize the SDGs+Mobility MaPs Forum. This forum will feature project presentations through poster sessions, panel discussions, and sharing sessions. Students will also have the opportunity to share the experiences they’ve gained from participating in the SDGs+Mobility MaPs Forum.

Program components

• Project proposal

• Lectures

• Field trips

• Group discussions

• Presentations

On 15^th November 2023, Assoc. Prof. Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Vice President for International Relations and Corporate Communication, presided over the opening of the “Sustainable Development Goals + Mobility Mahidol University Projects: SDGs + Mobility MaPs Forum 2023.” Asst. Prof. Ittichote Chuckpaiwong, Vice President for Environment and Sustainable Development, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Allan Srirattana Tabukanon, Deputy Dean for Education and International Relations at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, along with the executive team, faculty staff, and student representatives from Mahidol University and Airlangga University (UNAIR), Indonesia attended the event at Mahidol Learning Center Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.

The Sustainable Development Goals + Mobility Mahidol University Projects: SDGs + Mobility MaPs Forum 2023 is a project aimed at supporting the creation of sustainable change in alignment with the concept of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) between Mahidol University and universities in ASEAN member countries, including Airlangga University (UNAIR), Indonesia; Can Tho University, Vietnam; National University of Singapore and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore.

During this event, Asst. Prof. Ittichote Chuckpaiwong delivered a lecture on the topic “Mapping a Sustainable Future: Mahidol University’s Path to Sustainable Development,” while Asst. Prof. Dr. Allan Srirattana Tabukanon spoke on “Sustainability and Social Responsibility: The Role of Youth in Shaping a Better Future.” A total of 170 students actively participated in these enlightening lectures.

Moreover, the forum served as a platform for students to showcase their work, engage in discussions, and exchange experiences pertaining to their findings. This encompassed field activities aimed at exploring the possibilities of instigating change at the levels of faculty, university, community, and society, aligning with the overarching concept of fostering sustainable change.

Source: https://mahidol.ac.th/th/2023/mahidol-sustainable-mobility