This international knowledge-sharing activity was initiated to foster academic collaboration and exchange expertise in gemology and jewellery between Burapha University’s Faculty of Gems and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. Its significance lies in promoting the Faculty’s academic programs to an international audience and providing a platform for cross-cultural educational exchange. The event combined theoretical lectures with a practical, hands-on workshop in jewellery production, offering the visiting delegation a comprehensive and experiential learning opportunity. This initiative highlights the Faculty’s international knowledge transfer capacity and commitment to building global academic networks. Ultimately, the activity serves to enhance the quality of higher education and develop professional competencies on an international scale.
Project Coordinator:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nantharat Bunnag, Faculty of Gems
Objectives:
The activity aimed to strengthen academic collaboration between the two institutions, facilitate the exchange of knowledge in the field of gems and jewellery, and promote the Faculty’s educational programs on the international stage. It also provided participants with experiential learning opportunities through practical engagement.
Program Activities:
The activity included an English-language lecture by Assistant Professor Dr. Nantrarat Bunnag, Dean of the Faculty of Gems. She presented an overview of the academic programs offered by the Faculty, which include Gems and Jewellery Technology, Jewellery Design, and Gems and Jewellery Business. In addition, Assistant Professor, Second Lieutenant Rungrote Yingsa-nga, a Gems and Jewellery Technology Program faculty member, provided a technical session on jewellery production processes in the laboratory. This included a hands-on workshop where participants practised wax injection into rubber moulds—an essential step in the casting process widely used in Thailand’s gem and jewellery industry.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
This initiative reflects the Faculty of Gems’ strong capacity to professionally transfer knowledge, technology, and innovation in gems and jewellery. It also underscores the Faculty’s commitment to enhancing the quality of higher education and promoting international academic cooperation, ultimately contributing to the development of global professional competencies.
Date of Implementation: May 7, 2025
