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CMU Ranks 49th Globally for Sustainability, Advancing Real-World Impact

28 October 2026
Corporate Communication and Alumni Relations Center (CCARC)
Chiang Mai University (CMU) ranked 49th globally in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2026 and generated over THB 74 billion in economic and social impact, exceeding its target of THB 60 billion under Educational Development Plan Phase 13 (2023–2027).

Under Phase 14 (2028–2032), CMU will focus on “Real World Impact,” transforming research into practical innovations that benefit communities. Key initiatives include community-based disaster early warning systems, Net Zero Campus, health and food innovations, creative economy development, and education and AI.

CMU aims to achieve a social return on investment (SROI) of at least five times the investment and develop scalable innovations that support sustainable communities and create lasting social impact by 2032.
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