In a landmark development aimed at strengthening academic cooperation and cross-cultural engagement, Tezpur University and Silpakorn University, Bangkok (Thailand), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the President’s Office, Silpakorn University.
The MoU was formally signed by Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University, and Prof. Tanasait Ngawhirunpat, President of Silpakorn University, in a ceremony that underscored the spirit of mutual academic enrichment and friendship between the two institutions.
This historic agreement marks a significant step toward fostering academic collaboration, joint research initiatives, and faculty and student exchange programs. Both universities are also committed to sharing academic resources, organizing collaborative seminars and workshops, and promoting cultural understanding through interdisciplinary studies.
Silpakorn University, known for its deep roots in Thai-Indian culture and its excellence in the arts, humanities, and sciences, brings a distinguished academic legacy to this partnership. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Singh said that this MoU is expected to open new avenues for collaborative learning and scholarly dialogue between India and Thailand, deepening the historical and cultural ties that the Tai-Ahom and other Tai ethnic groups in Assam share with Thai heritage.
Representing Tezpur University at the event were Prof. R.R. Hoque, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Juri Gogoi Konwar, Head of the Department of Cultural Studies. Their presence further reinforced the university’s dedication to internationalization and cultural exchange.
