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RANGOON — Academic freedom was not a problem for the first-ever internationally run program at Rangoon University. [1]

A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency. [2]

Reinforcing Thailand’s presence on the global academic stage, Krirk University has reached a significant international milestone with its official recognition as a Permanent Member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), an... [3]

Stricter guidelines will apply for Thai university admissions for the 2027 academic year, with a reduction in the requirements for applicants to submit costly portfolios. [4]

Chulalongkorn University has created three new academic units, placing the public at the centre of its strategy of expanded access as it approaches its 109th anniversary. [5]

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[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-12-18 · 100% match

Academic Freedom, but Perhaps No Degrees, at Rangoon University’s First Int’l Program

RANGOON — Academic freedom was not a problem for the first-ever internationally run program at Rangoon University.

[2] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 100% match

Thammasat academic urges SSO restructuring

A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency.

[3] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 100% match

Krirk University Joins Global Stage as FUIW Permanent Member

Reinforcing Thailand’s presence on the global academic stage, Krirk University has reached a significant international milestone with its official recognition as a Permanent Member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), an

[4] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 100% match

Thai universities urged to cut ‘portfolio’ admissions

Stricter guidelines will apply for Thai university admissions for the 2027 academic year, with a reduction in the requirements for applicants to submit costly portfolios.

[5] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 97% match

New units at Chula to serve wider public

Chulalongkorn University has created three new academic units, placing the public at the centre of its strategy of expanded access as it approaches its 109th anniversary.

[6] FI yle.fi · 2014-07-14 · 92% match

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Finland’s universities almost without exception make claims to having strong international credentials. But some academic staff from overseas claim that this internationalism does not extend to recruitment practices for overseas staff. Dr.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-11-21 · 90% match

US Universities Launch Higher Education Initiative for Burma

WASHINGTON — Nine top US universities and colleges have formed an academic partnership to help Burma rebuild its higher education capacity, it was announced on Tuesday in the wake of a historic visit to the country by US President Barack Obama.

[8] FI nordics.info · 80% match

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[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2022-03-29 · 68% match

‘Both Guilty’ at Oscars slap incident, says Thai University dean

An academic blamed both Chris Rock and Will Smith in the incident in which the latter slapped the former on the Oscars stage. Dr Nantana Natavaropas, dean of the Poli

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2021-04-06 · 65% match

Myanmar Regime Detains Family of NLD Fugitive, Including Three Children

Myanmar’s security forces have detained the family of a Bago Region National League for Democracy (NLD) information officer, including three young children, after failing to arrest him.

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