On February 21, 2024, the Research Administration Unit of the Faculty of Liberal Arts hosted the Liberal Arts Research Seminar (Share Tips #1) under the theme “Let’s Do Research for Academic Ranks.” This event was part of the annual budget plan for the Liberal Arts Research Seminar project in 2024. It took place in Meeting Room 728 on the 7th floor of the Sirividhaya Building, within the Faculty of Liberal Arts, at Mahidol University’s Salaya Campus. Additionally, it was accessible online through Cisco Webex Meetings. The seminar was led by Asst. Prof. Somboon Pojprasat, Ph.D., Deputy Dean for Research and Social Services, who served as the honored guest speaker. He provided guidance on the direction of research work within the Faculty of Liberal Arts and shared his experience with writing research articles for publication in high-quality journals, such as those indexed in Scopus. Following his discussion, the Research Administration Unit and Research and Academic Affairs introduced the research management system, focusing on the promotion and support of academic staff in their research endeavors. Additionally, the Human Resources and Legal Affairs Unit, along with Administration and Secretarial Affairs, offered advice on applying for academic ranks to the seminar participants.
The purpose of the aforementioned activity is to promote and support academic staff in producing more research outputs, with the aim of securing research funding from various internal and external sources. This will be beneficial for future academic rank applications.