On January 23, 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Ruksit Suttipong, the dean of the School of Education, along with Assistant Professor Dr. Sunthon Khlai-Um, the Associate Dean of Organizational Administration and Student Quality Development, Assistant Professor Dr. Watchara Jatuporn, the Associate Dean of Research and Academic Services in Area-based, Assistant Professor Dr. Natthawut Subphaso, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Student Teacher Quality Development, Dr. Wipawee Siriluk, the Assistant Dean of Special Affairs and Corporate Communications to the World, lecturers, the Head of Office, the Head of Work, supporting staff, and community innovators, participated in the 14th Phayao Research Conference under the topic “University role for Area Manager Development” at the 99th year Phra Upali Kunupamajarn (Puang Thammapanyo) Building, University of Phayao by Associate Professor Dr. Supakorn Pongbangpho, President of the University of Phayao, was reported on the objectives of the event. It was honored by the President of the University of Phayao Council, Professor Athapol Yaisawang, was the president to open the 14th Phayao Research Conference. This event was organized to provide a platform for lecturers, researchers, personnel, and students at the higher education level, including government agencies, the private sector, and civil society to present research results and exchange modern knowledge, ideas, and experiences with the ultimate goal in mind which is the use of knowledge from research results to benefit society and the environment for sustainability and increase economic capacity In competition with many civilized countries and support the dissemination of research and innovations that are consistent with the sustainable development goals, leading to the use of knowledge in revitalizing the economy and society to drive the country forward.
On this occasion, the School of Education participated in the 1 Faculty 1 Innovation Community Exhibition Competition, the year 2024, under the project name “Upgrading herbal products in the school for the elderly at Wat Mae Ka Thok Wak by using the principles of participation in knowledge management of the innovation community in the Ban Thok Wak area, Moo 4, Mae Ka, Mueang Phayao, Phayao Province” by Assistant Professor Dr. Sunthon Khlai-Um, the Associate Dean of Organizational Administration and Student Quality Development was the head of the project. This project received a bronze medal. Moreover, it was also given to researchers to build morale among researchers. It had lecturers from the School of Education who received the Outstanding Researcher award from the University of Phayao with the highest published results in the international database for the year 2023 in the field of humanities and social sciences, as follows:
2rd place winner award: Associate Professor Dr. Luecha Ladachart, the Head of Master of Education, STEM Education.
4th place winner award: Assistant Professor Dr. Narin Nontamal, lecturer in the Education Program in Educational Technology.
5th place winner award: Assistant Professor Dr. Wilawan Phothong, the Head of Master of Education, Educational Innovators.