The Institute of Nursing at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) welcomes 13 students and two faculty members from VIVES University of Applied Sciences, Belgium, for an Inbound Exchange Program running from 23 October to 2 November 2026. The visiting students are enrolled in NUR01 5001 CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR NURSES under the SUT Global Course initiative for Trimester 2/2026, hosted by the Center for International Affairs.
The Center for International Affairs also joined in welcoming the visiting students and faculty members from VIVES and delivered an introductory presentation on Suranaree University of Technology, providing an overview of the university and its learning environment.
The programme combines cross-cultural nursing communication classes with academic exchange and healthcare study visits. Activities include participation in a nursing capping ceremony, visits to Dan Kwian Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital and SUT Hospital, and opportunities to explore the university’s learning support facilities.
The programme also includes learning alongside SUT students in an elderly nursing course, study visits focusing on mental health services and Buddhist hospice care, and a Muay Thai activity. These activities provide opportunities for participants to exchange nursing perspectives and develop an understanding of Thailand’s social and cultural context.
The exchange builds on the well-established academic relationship between SUT and VIVES, supported by ongoing student exchanges and academic activities. It further promotes international learning and the development of culturally sensitive communication skills among nursing students.