Mahidol University collaborates with 13 model happiness universities to collectively advance ‘cooperation in developing and promoting organizational well-being for sustainable development goals’ to the The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

On November 28, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Prof. Banchong Mahaisavariya, M.D., President of Mahidol University, was honored to be the chairman of the meeting titled “Cooperation in developing and promoting health organizations for the Sustainable Development Goals.” The event was organized by the University Academic Center of Happiness and Sustainable Health Promotion Project and was further honored by Mr. Phongsak Thongrattana, Director of Office 8, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Ms. Amporn Thaikham, Assistant Director of Office 8, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, and President, as well as representatives from 13 partners in the Model University of Happiness Network. The meeting took place in meeting room 109, 1st floor, IPSR, Mahidol University (Salaya).

The objectives of the meeting were as follows:

  1. Publicize operations on improving the quality of life, happiness, health behavior, and other aspects related to promoting the “Organization of Happiness” to the public.
  2. Disseminate the operations of knowledge creation and innovation in “University of Happiness to a Sustainable Health Organization” to the public.
  3. Proceed with the preparation (draft) of the proposal guidelines. “A happy university towards a healthy organization for sustainable development goals” is considered as a policy of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health.

The program was led by Dr. Nucharapon Liangruenrom

During the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sirinan Kittisuksathit, the project manager, and Director of the Thailand Worker Happiness Research Center presented “Cooperation in developing and promoting organizational health for the Sustainable Development Goals.” Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charamporn Holumyong, Deputy Director, Institute for Population and Social Research, participated in presenting a model university with educational quality development (EdPEx).

For more details, you can follow the event updates at https://happythaiuniversity.com/

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