CMU Joins Forces with Seven Higher Education Institutions to Strengthen Humanities and Social Sciences Collaboration

6 November 2026
Corporate Communication and Alumni Relations Center (CCARC)
Chiang Mai University (CMU), through its Faculty of Humanities, hosted the 5th Humanities and Social Sciences Network Conference 2026, under the theme “Joyful Lanna,” from November 5–8, 2026. The conference served as a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices, while strengthening collaboration among higher education institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Acting Prof. Of Practice Charin Techapun, Ph.D., Vice President of Chiang Mai University, with a welcoming address by Assistant Professor Dr. Rawee Jansong, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, CMU. The event brought together executives, faculty members, and staff from eight participating universities, including two new members: Chiang Mai University (host) Prince of Songkla University Khon Kaen University Mahasarakham University Kasetsart University Burapha University 
Thaksin University Nakhon Phanom University

The conference focused on exchanging best practices across various areas, including teaching and learning, research and innovation, academic services, student development, and organizational management, with the aim of enhancing the network’s overall performance.

The event was held at the Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University.

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