Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University Visits the University of Essex to Initiate Academic Collaboration

Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University Visits the University of Essex to Initiate Academic Collaboration

📅 5 November 2025
📍 Colchester, United Kingdom

The Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University, led by
Asst. Prof. Dr. Napisa Waitoolkiat, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences,
together with
– Mr. Pongsira Kongthaewtong, Assistant Dean
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Watcharapol Supajakwattana, Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and PhD alumni at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Essex,

visited the University of Essex (Colchester Campus) upon official invitation.
The visit aimed to initiate a new partnership, exchange academic insights, and explore opportunities for collaboration in social sciences, academic data management, and student development.

During the meeting, the delegation was warmly welcomed by faculty members and administrators from the Department of Government, University of Essex, including:
1. Professor Faten Ghosn – Head of Department
2. Professor Gina Yannitell Reinhardt – Co-Deputy Director, Centre for Public and Policy Engagement
3. Professor Jason Glynos – Co-Director, Centre for Ideology and Discourse Analysis
4. Professor Natasha Lindstaedt – Director of Education and Athena Swan Coordinator
5. Dr. Carlos Gigoux Gramegna – Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Criminology, and Deputy Director, Centre for Migration Studies

This visit marked the beginning of a promising academic partnership between the two institutions — laying the groundwork for collaboration in teaching, research, and staff exchange that aims to create meaningful social impact.

✨ “From a first meeting to a new beginning of collaboration.”

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