PSU hosts meeting for digital transformation in ASEAN University Network
On 22 November 2024, PSU held the inaugural ASEAN University Network Digital Transformation (AUN Dx) Executive Committee Meeting at its Phuket Campus. The event was spearheaded by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot, Vice President for Academic and International Affairs as the Chair of AUN Dx, along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sinchai Kamolphiwong, Director of the Office of Digital Innovation and Intelligent Systems. They welcomed representatives from 14 leading universities across 8 ASEAN member countries to discuss strategies for advancing digital transformation in the region.
The AUN Dx initiative, previously known as the ASEAN University Network-Information and Communications Technology (AUN-ICT), aims to establish quality standards in university information and communication technology systems and management. Since its inception, PSU has played a pivotal role in this initiative, facilitating significant progress through a series of 3 workshops since 2023-2024 and the development of the "One Platform One Protocol" framework.
During the meeting, participants acknowledged the challenges posed by the digital age but expressed optimism about the future. A clear and actionable framework has been established to guide universities across ASEAN as they navigate their digital transformation journeys. This framework is expected to serve as a powerful tool, providing clarity and direction for institutions preparing to embrace technological advancements in ASEAN higher education institutions (HEI).
The gathering represents a crucial step toward enhancing digital capabilities within ASEAN universities, fostering collaboration and innovation in response to the rapid evolution of technology in education.