In the increasingly globalised world that we live in today, Mahidol University recognises the importance of international collaboration and the valuable outcomes that can come from such cooperation. As a result, it has been a major proponent of international education in Thailand for many years and was awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for International Education Services in 2006. Indeed, Mahidol University established the first International College at a public university and also has the most overseas students at a public university in Thailand.

          This vision for international education has encouraged us to co-host the 6th QS-APPLE conference with the QS Educational Trust. I hope that all of you will take the opportunity during this conference to forge new partnerships, share your expertise, and discover new knowledge. Mahidol University is truly honoured and privileged to host this important gathering and hopes that it will lead to the strengthening of higher education and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, which will propel the region into leadership on the world stage.

          I am confident that the 6th QS-APPLE Conference 2010 will be an insightful and inspiring experience for important discussions on higher education, as the previous conferences had been. Although we regret the circumstances which necessitated the change of venue to Singapore, Mahidol University still aims to create an environment for all participants to discover the uniqueness of Thai friendship and hospitality.

Clinical Professor Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, M.D.
President
Mahidol University, Thailand

Post Date : October 27^th, 2010