On 16 December 2018, Sripatum University, Bangkok has organized The Regional Conference on Graduate Research 2018 #2 in the theme “Cutting Edge Era of Business and Beyond”. In this conference, our 15 third year students from International College have registered to join and each of them will make a presentation in 15 minutes. From this conference, the students will get the knowledge of research processes and also the knowledge from the topic that they get through their researches. Furthermore, they are going to be practice their English presentation skill and public speaking.

Mr. Peter John Van Haren, Director of International Studies Center, International College, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) was invited as the keynote speaker for The 2nd Regional Conference on Graduate Research 2018 in the topic “International Business under Uncertain Global Economy” on 16 December 2018, at Sripatum University, Bangkok, Thailand.

On 19^th November 2018, Policy and Planning Committee of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) approved the Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between International College, KMUTNB, and School of Management, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria. Namely, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pichet Sriyanyong, Dean of International College, KMUTNB and FH-Prof. DI Dr. Heimo Losbichler, Dean of School of Management, School of Management University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria who were the representatives of their Universities to sign the MOU which aims to develop the strong working relationships between both institutions as following activities:

Congratulations to Mr. Sovanveasna Phan, senior student from Cambodia who was awarded the scholarship from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia in Community & Technological (CommTECH) Camp Nusatara 2018 (Theme : Exploring & Understanding Indonesian’s Business Opportunity & Business Ethic). This camp will be held on 1-10 December, 2018 which emphasize on exchanging the opportunities of international business and basic business management skill. Furthermore, students will experience the different culture among different people in ASEAN countries and also practice to be a good leadership at the same time.

Loy Kratong is one of the most famous festival in Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. So, on 20-21 November 2018, KMUTNB has organized Loy Kratong Festival at Suan Palm court area. Many activities were organized such as a variety of food stalls showcasing, games booths, kratong creation contest and Miss Noppamas beauty contest.  

As the current, criminal has increased in Bangkok, people need to be more careful especially women that may be quite a criminals’ target. Thus, international college realize the importance of protecting yourself from these situations then we decided to create self-defense course for our students to learn and enjoy it.

From 4 to 29 June 2018, Mr. Amornthep Sangunpong (1^st year student) and Mr. Suwijak Surawattanavises (3^rd year student) were awarded the scholarship of the Summer School 2018 at JÖNKÖPING University, Sweden where is one of academic cooperation with KMUTNB. This will help them experience in dynamic environment and meet people from different countries. They can learn how to adjust themselves to different culture and also get the knowledge at the same time.