PSU and IPF host exclusive lectures by five Nobel laureates

       To celebrate its 55th anniversary, PSU will host a series of exclusive lectures by five Nobel Laureates in Economics, Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine at PSU Hat Yai Campus, in collaboration with the International Peace Foundation (IPF).

       The special lectures are also part of the JAPAN-ASEAN BRIDGES event series to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN relations. Facilitated by IPF and sponsored by Mitsui Fudosan Group, Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Kasikornbank Public Co. Ltd., and BMW (Thailand) Co. Ltd., the JAPAN-ASEAN BRIDGES event series will take place in Japan and Thailand from November 2023 until March 2024, featuring events by several hosts from the two countries. PSU will co-host the events listed below:

15 November 2023 (Wednesday): the PSU Faculty of Medical Technology will co-host the lecture titled “Spreading peace through science and commerce in emerging economies” by Dr. Sir Richard J. Roberts, Nobel Laureate for Medicine, at the PSU International Convention Center (PSU ICC).

To register, please scan the QR Code or apply via the link: https://shorturl.at/hmM47 by 30 September 2023.

For more information, please contact Ms. Waranphat Rojanavanichkit at 0 7428 9103, 0 7428 9114, or 08 9468 7848, or via email at waranphat.r@psu.ac.th

29 November 2023 (Wednesday): the PSU Faculty of Science will co-host the lecture titled “The importance of science for peace-building” by Prof. Takaaki Kajita, Nobel Laureate for Physics, at the Pradit Cheuychit Lecture Center (Pumpkin Building), Faculty of Science.

For more information, please contact Miss Jittima Phoesena at 0 7428 8008, or email sci.inter@psu.ac.th

31 January 2024 (Wednesday): the PSU Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences will co-host the lecture titled “Personalized medicine revolution: Are we going to cure all diseases and at what price?” by Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel Laureate for Chemistry, at the Thongchan Hongladarom Room, Conference Center, Faculty of Medicine.

For more information, please contact Mr. Nonthawee Yangthong at 0 7428 8821 or email nonthawee.y@psu.ac.th

1 March 2024 (Wednesday): the PSU Faculty of Economics will co-host the lecture titled “The prospects for global financial stability” by Prof. Robert F. Engle III, Nobel Laureate for Economics, at the PSU International Convention Center.

For more information, please contact Dr. Pitchaya Boonsrirat, Associate Dean of Faculty and Resource, Faculty of Economics at pitchaya.b@psu.ac.th or Tel. 074-282451, 074-282417

27 March 2024 (Wednesday): the PSU Faculty of Medicine will co-host a lecture by Prof. Randy W. Schekman, Nobel Laureate for Medicine, at the Thongchan Hongladarom

Room, Conference Center, Faculty of Medicine.

For more information, please contact Asst. Prof. Athithan Rattnaburi, MD, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Medicine at Tel. 0 7445 1169 or email: inter@medicine.psu.ac.th

Further details about the event series can be found on the International Peace Foundation website: www.peace-bridges.net