On 17 July 2026, Assistant Professor Dr. Onusa Suwanpratest, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University, led Professor Dr. Jason Baird Jackson, a distinguished American scholar in folklore and anthropology, the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, Indiana University Bloomington, USA, and is also serving as a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University, on a courtesy visit to Associate Professor Dr. Sarintip Thantanee, Acting President of Naresuan University.
The meeting introduced Professor Jackson and explored strategies to strengthen academic collaboration between Naresuan University and Indiana University Bloomington, focusing on teaching, research, and faculty exchange in folklore, anthropology, ethnomusicology, and related humanities fields.
Professor Jackson’s internationally recognized expertise is expected to enhance academic excellence at Naresuan University. The collaboration aims to promote innovation in teaching and research, expand academic networks, and create opportunities for faculty and student engagement.
The meeting also reaffirmed both institutions’ commitment to strengthening global partnerships, enhancing research capacity, and advancing the internationalization of Naresuan University in pursuit of long-term academic excellence and international recognition.
