Mae Fah Luang University, the Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) and the Office of Information Technology Administration for Educational Development cooperated to conduct the 34th Workshop on UniNet (Inter-University Network)Networks and Computer Applications (WUNCA). Over 1,000 participants attended the event from 18-20 January 2017 at MFU.
In the opening ceremony, MFU Vice President, Dr. Panom Winyayong remarked that it was a great honour for MFU to be a part of the 34th WUNCA. He added that WUNCA provides a platform for distinguished speakers to share their experiences and knowledge with participants. Furthermore, Dr. Panom expected that the workshop would be very beneficial and valuable for everyone in attendance. He also wished everyone to enjoy the winter atmosphere of the Chiang Rai province.
Deputy Secretary-General for the Higher Education Commission, Assoc. Prof. Bundit Thipakorn, stated that, after participating in this annual conference for many years, he can see that cooperation between educational institutes is developing. Nowadays, UniNet has become a main network for research in Thailand. With itsstrong foundation, UniNetis capable of supporting network connections and extensions while following global trends in ICT development as well. For these reasons, the UniNet network is advantageous to effectively drive the country towards the Thailand 4.0 policy.
Assoc. Prof. Bundit said that the “Thailand 4.0 policy covers all dimensions of the country’s development strategies. Therefore, educational institutes have to prepare graduates for the industrialsector by employing an IT system for administration and innovation. These comprehensive preparations will help the nation achieve its economic and social development goals.
The 35th WUNCA will be held at Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University.
