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International College of Digital Innovation, Chiang Mai University Strengthens Academic and Cultural Collaboration in China

21 November 2024
International College of Digital Innovation
   The International College of Digital Innovation (ICDI), Chiang Mai University, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Benjamas Suksatit, Associate Dean, along with a team of staff, conducted an official visit to Shanghai, Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang in Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China, from October 28 to November 10, 2024. This visit was part of the China-Laos-Thailand Education Digitization International Joint Research and Development Center of Yunnan Province Project, a collaborative initiative between ICDI and Yunnan Chinese Language and Culture College, Yunnan Normal University.
   The trip commenced in Shanghai, where the delegation engaged in discussions and knowledge exchange regarding the project’s research on digital education platforms with the East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST). This was a significant milestone in strengthening international academic collaborations.
The delegation then proceeded to Yunnan Province to carry out key activities, including:
• Presenting research progress under the joint project in collaboration with Yunnan Normal University, in Kunming.
• Visiting a technology laboratory focused on AI for educational media development.
• Exploring and participating in cultural exchange activities centered on the history and culture of ethnic groups in Yunnan Province.
   Furthermore, the team traveled to Dali to discuss potential academic partnerships with the College of International Education, Dali University, toured Dali Finance and Trade College, and engaged in cultural exchange activities with students on November 3-4, 2024.
This visit was conducted alongside a short-term Chinese language and cultural exchange program for undergraduate students from ICDI, with 10 students participating. The initiative not only enriched participants’ understanding of cultural diversity but also helped establish a robust international academic network, laying the foundation for sustainable future collaborations.
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