PSU - Kansai Short Visit Program 2026

On February 8–13, 2026, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus in collaboration with Kansai University, hosted the PSU - Kansai Short Visit Program 2026. A total of two professors and seven students from Kansai University, Japan, joined PSU Phuket students in a series of academic sessions and engaging activities organized by the International Affairs Centre (IAC), in cooperation with faculties and the college.

The program featured a lecture on Sustainable Branding with AI conducted by the College of Computing, as well as hands-on learning experiences beyond the classroom. These included Community-Based Tourism and Introduction to Coral Reef Survey: Ecology and Biodiversity, organized by the Faculty of Technology and Environment, and the Patong Elephant Hug Activity organized by IAC.

In addition, professors from Kansai University delivered lectures on Teamwork Skills and Collaborative Learning, Cross-Cultural Understanding and Working in Diversity, and Mental Health in Today’s Rapidly Changing World through the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) approach.

Students from both universities not only gained new knowledge and exchanged ideas through group discussions, but also built international connections and friendships through their experiences in Phuket.

The program concluded with a farewell dinner, where professors, students, and staff shared reflections and memorable experiences from the visit, marking a meaningful conclusion to the program.