Participate in international collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University has engaged in international cooperation to gather and measure data, supporting the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a tangible manner. The university’s involvement corresponds with indicator 17.2.3, “International collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs,” and is demonstrated through its participation in the International Joint Accreditation Standards (iJAS PLUS) external quality assessment. The iJAS PLUS framework is an international evaluation system connected to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Objectives.
On July 11, 2024, the university underwent an external quality assessment conducted by international experts using the iJAS PLUS evaluation criteria. The assessment covered seven main standards: mission and strategy, internal quality assurance, teaching and learning, faculty development, social engagement, management, and the preservation of arts and culture. Such standards are connected with international policy information and sustainable development targets. The university was required to prepare evidence-based data covering its mission, strategy, teaching, research, academic services, and management for the evaluation. The process facilitates systematic data collection according to international standard guidelines.
The university also organized the 15th “Forum on Higher Education Quality and Thai Local Development: Advancing to the International Level,” themed “NEXT to Smart University: Local to International.” The event featured the participation of ministry-level executives, international experts, iJAS PLUS assessors, specialists representing the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA), and delegates of domestic and international university networks. Knowledge exchange occurred during the event, covering quality assurance systems, international standard assessments, and the use of evidence-based data for development. The forum is a key mechanism for improving and elevating SDG data in cooperation with international networks.
The combination of the external assessment and the international forum demonstrates the tangible participation of Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University in international cooperation focused on “gathering and measuring SDG data.” The university’s actions are significant evidence of its commitment to developing and assuring a systematic quality of education linked to global sustainability targets. The effort will ultimately strengthen the capacity of Thai higher education institutions to contribute to the global advancement of the SDGs.
