On 4 April 2008, Mahidol University signed agreement with QS Education Trust for the invitation to host "6th Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition 2010".

Clin. Prof. Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, M.D., President of Mahidol University stated that with the aim to reach top 100 universities in the world in the next 4 years, the University must develop international programs that attain international standard, which must be thoroughly support by the faculty members, administrators, and personnel. Teaching and learning must also be developed along with supportive systems. This consistent development in teaching and learning at Mahidol University allows Mr. Ben Sowter, Chief Researcher and Data Analyzer of the Times Higher Education from THES – QS World University Rankings to recognize and rank Mahidol University in THES – QS World University Rankings. Therefore, Mahidol University receives the honor from QS Quacquarelli Symonds, QS Education Trust (QSET) to host 6th Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition 2010, which is an annual conference. First Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition was hosted by Singapore twice, while the 3rd conference took place in Hong Kong. This year, the conference will be held in Korea. Malaysia will host the conference in 2009, and Mahidol University, Thailand will host this conference in 2010.

The president of Mahidol University added that as an academic institution in Asia Pacific Mahidol University strongly promotes international education. Thus, we received this invitation to host the conference. Approximately 1,000 administrative personnel from universities in Asia Pacific, Europe, America, and Australia will attend this conference as well as exhibition from many universities.

Post Date : April 10, 2008