Faculty of Science and Technology, PSU Pattani Welcomes Delegation from Universitas Airlangga to Strengthen Double Degree Collaboration and Future Academic Partnerships
From 5-9 October 2026, the Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, welcomed a delegation from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Republic of Indonesia, as part of an official academic visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two institutions.
A major focus of the visit was the ongoing Double Degree Program (DDP) between the Master of Fisheries Science Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Airlangga, and the Master of Science Program in Fishery Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University. Under the agreement, students have opportunities to undertake studies and research at both universities as part of their master’s degree programs.
On 6 October 2026, the UNAIR delegation met with PSU academic supervisors involved in the Double Degree Program. The discussion focused on the academic progress of DDP students, research and thesis development, joint supervision, and related academic processes between the two universities.
On the same day, the delegation visited the Food Science and Nutrition Program, where they were warmly welcomed by the Head of the Program, academic staff, supporting staff, and students. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about the program’s teaching and research activities, laboratory facilities, and academic capabilities, as well as to exchange ideas on potential areas of future academic collaboration.
The delegation then visited the Scientific Instrument Center at the Pre-clinical Science Building, Faculty of Science and Technology, where they were introduced to scientific equipment and research facilities supporting teaching, research, and postgraduate studies within the Faculty.
On 7 October 2026, the Faculty of Science and Technology officially welcomed the Universitas Airlangga delegation. The PSU delegation was led by the Dean, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean for Administration, together with academic staff from the Agricultural and Fisheries Sciences Program.
A formal meeting entitled “DDP Program Evaluation and Future Direction” was held to review the progress and implementation of the Double Degree Program between PSU and UNAIR. The discussion covered student academic progress, teaching and learning arrangements, joint thesis supervision, academic and graduation-related processes, and the overall implementation of the program.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for both institutions to discuss the future direction of the Double Degree Program, including curriculum development, future student intake, academic procedures, joint supervision arrangements, and opportunities to further strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two universities.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited the Fisheries Technology facilities and the Aquatic Animal Hatchery, where academic staff from both institutions exchanged knowledge and discussed potential cooperation in fisheries science, aquaculture, research, and postgraduate education.
The visit marked another important step in strengthening the long-standing academic relationship between Prince of Songkla University and Universitas Airlangga. It also provided a valuable platform for both institutions to review the implementation of the existing Double Degree Program and explore future opportunities in postgraduate education, fisheries and aquatic sciences, joint research, student and staff mobility, and other academic activities.
