The Research Center aims to develop and generate excellent research and to become a research hub in the fields of human and social development, cultures and management of cultural diversity, creative languages and professional language practices in response to the sustainable development of communities, country, and ASEAN.

Theme

Language - Creative languages and development of multicultural societies

2564-2565 Development of skills, language learning innovation, and professional practice in languages.

2565-2566 Study of multiculturalism through languages and discourse analysis to sustainably develop and resolve area based problems.

2566-2567 Learning and value adding of local literature, linguistic aesthetics, and creative literary works in multicultural areas.

Culture – Cultural management and tourism in the multicultural areas

2564-2565 Management of cultural tourism and development of new types of tourism, urban tourism, natural and cultural heritage tourism

2566-2567 Knowledge management and administration of cultural heritage in multicultural areas

2568 Community development and collaboration in research, innovation, and learning network in Songkhla multicultural areas

of the 4 districts: Chana, Thepha, Na Thawi, Saba Yoi

Human Development – Human and social development in the multicultural areas

2564-2565 Development of 21st century skills of people of all ages

2566-2567 Management and development of the potential of communities in multicultural areas with sustainable approaches to add value to the communities

Output

1. The communities establish networks and partners to develop the Lower ASEAN region in the fields of languages, cultures, and human development

OKR: Number of networks

- 1 Domestic network

- 1 International network

 2. The communities are able to reduce inequalities in social, economic, and educational dimensions

OKR:

- People in the communities are able to improve their learning and life skills.

- The communities’ GDP grows at a rate of 5%.

 3. Peaceful community

OKR:

- Development of cross-cultural learning skills of people in the communities increased by 5%.

- Development of communication skills and ability in media and information literacy increased by 5%