PSU Hosts “ASEA-UNINET Open House” to Explore Study, Scholarship, and Research Opportunities in Austria
Prince of Songkla University , in its role as the Alumni Coordinator of the ASEA-UNINET network, in collaboration with Thai students and researchers in Austria, organized the “ASEA-UNINET Open House: Study, Scholarship & Life in Austria” on 14 October 2026 via Zoom. The event aimed to promote opportunities for further study, scholarships, and research funding in Austria, attracting more than 100 faculty members, researchers, students, and other interested participants.
The program featured presentations introducing five Austrian universities by Thai students currently studying in Austria: Ms. Kamonwan Sompinit from BOKU University; Ms. Chanakhan Yanko from the University of Vienna; Ms. Thanida Laopanupong from the Medical University of Innsbruck; Mr. Korrawig Chaknam from the Medical University of Vienna; and Mr. Thirawat Bannakulpiphat from TU Wien. They also shared their experiences of studying and living abroad. In addition, the Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET was introduced by Assistant Professor Worakanya Buranapattana, D.D.S., Ph.D., Assistant to the President of Chiang Mai University and ASEA-UNINET National Coordinator for Thailand.
The event also featured firsthand experiences from ASEA-UNINET scholarship recipients, including Ms. Kamonwan Sompinit, a doctoral student at BOKU University, and Dr. Sunisa Kaewpaiboon, a lecturer at PSU’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and recipient of the 2025 ASEA-UNINET Postdoctoral Research Grant. Both shared valuable insights and practical advice on preparing for further study and conducting research in Austria.
The event reflects PSU’s continued commitment to advancing internationalization, strengthening the capabilities of its students and staff, and expanding opportunities for academic and research collaboration with international higher education institutions through the ASEA-UNINET network.