The CU-KU International Symposium in Education is a distinguished collaboration between the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, and the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University. Following the success of the inaugural symposium hosted by Chulalongkorn University in 2025, the 2026 edition is proudly hosted by the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, continuing the spirit of academic partnership between these two leading institutions.
Themed "Beyond Boundaries: Transformative Education for Global Citizenship," this year's symposium responds to an era of unprecedented change. Rapid technological advancement, climate disruption, geopolitical shifts, and growing social inequalities are reshaping the world at a pace no single nation or institution can navigate alone. Education must rise to meet this reality — not merely transmitting knowledge, but equipping people with the capacity to think critically, adapt to uncertainty, and act responsibly in an increasingly interconnected world.
Global citizenship education is central to this challenge. The ability to engage across cultures, collaborate beyond borders, and take shared responsibility for global issues is no longer an aspiration — it is a fundamental competency for life in the 21st century. Education systems that embrace this transformation have the power to shape citizens who do not merely survive change, but help drive it toward more just and sustainable outcomes.
The symposium provides an international platform for educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share innovative research, evidence-based practices, and cross-sector collaboration. Discussions will span curriculum and pedagogy, cross-cultural learning, sustainable development, digital citizenship, and policy reform — all with the goal of building a global community of practice committed to inclusive, equitable, and future-ready education.
Aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals — particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) — the symposium reaffirms the commitment of Kasetsart University and Chulalongkorn University to shaping the future of education, not only in Thailand but as active contributors to the global dialogue on transformative and sustainable education for all.
Symposium Objectives
To unite educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the globe in advancing transformative education — fostering the exchange of knowledge, innovative practices, and cross-sector collaboration that prepares learners to become active, responsible, and resilient global citizens in a rapidly changing world.
