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PSU joins 2nd AUN Dx Pilot Assessment at UST, Philippines, supporting digital transformation standards across ASEAN universities




Prince of Songkla University (PSU), through its Office of Digital Innovation and Intelligent Systems, participated in the 2nd AUN-Digital Transformation (AUN Dx) Pilot Assessment held on May 28–29, 2026, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the Philippines. The initiative was organized under the ASEAN University Network–Digital Transformation (AUN Dx) framework to strengthen digital governance and enhance ICT capabilities among higher education institutions across ASEAN.



The two-day assessment utilized AUN Dx Framework Version 1.04, covering five key domains: Project Governance, Product Development, Service Management, Information Security Management, and Organisational Management.


PSU’s delegation was led by Associate Professor Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot, Vice President for Academic Affairs and International Relations and Chair of the AUN Dx Management Committee. The team also included Assistant Professor Dr. Chidchanok Choksuchat, Deputy Director of the Office of Digital Innovation and Intelligent Systems and Leader of the AUN Dx Secretariat; Assistant Professor Dr. Chinnapong Angsuchotmetee, Chair of the AUN Dx Standard Committee; Dr. Kannikar Paripremkul, Chair of the Quality and Capability Management Committee; along with PSU staff members who contributed to the assessment process and network operations.



Beyond the assessment itself, the event served as an important platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices in digital governance, ICT management, and digital transformation among universities throughout the ASEAN region.



This second pilot assessment marks another significant milestone for the AUN Dx network in refining its assessment framework, advancing digital standards among member universities, and strengthening regional collaboration toward sustainable digital excellence in higher education.