On 29 October 2025, Khon Kaen University (KKU), led by Associate Professor Nawarat Wara-aswapati, D.D.S., D.M.Sc., Vice President for International Affairs, and Assistant Professor Acharawan Topark-Ngarm, Ph.D., Assistant to the President for International Affairs, along with representatives from various faculties, welcomed delegates from leading higher education institutions in the United States. The delegation was visiting Khon Kaen University as part of the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Thailand 2025.

The meeting focused on exchanging perspectives and exploring avenues for cooperation in research, student and personnel exchange, and collaborative curriculum development. These efforts aim to raise educational standards and strengthen the international academic network.

The IAPP Thailand 2025 Programme aims to enhance academic cooperation between higher education institutions in Thailand and the United States. For 2025, the programme’s emphasis is on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and the Digital Economy, preparing students and personnel to effectively respond to the rapid transformations of the global landscape.

This collaboration marks another significant step for Khon Kaen University in driving its internationalisation mission and creating continuous new opportunities for students and faculty to learn and work with overseas partners. Khon Kaen University is committed to becoming a regional academic cooperation hub, and this partnership with top-tier US educational institutions will be a crucial driving force in elevating the quality of Thai education, research, and innovation to the international level.