MAIDS - GRID Chulalongkorn University

📸Launch Event for the Photo Exhibition GEN-F: Living in Fear amid Ecocide
📅 May 5, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM onwards
📍 SEA Junction, 4th Floor, BACC

Join us this evening for the panel discussion and exhibition opening.

Be part of the conversation exploring environmental crisis, lived experiences, and the meaning behind “GEN-F”.

MAIDS-GRID TALK SERIES: EXPERT RESEARCH SEMINAR #2

The MAIDS-GRID Program at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, is pleased to invite you to our second expert seminar: “Marriage Equality, Thai BL Culture, and Q***r Soft Power: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Activism in BL Series and Among BL Idols.”

We are honored to host Dr. Thomas Baudinette, Senior Lecturer in Global Cultures at Macquarie University, to discuss the intersections of the Thai “Boys Love” and “Girls Love” (Y) industries with the recent historic legalization of marriage equality in Thailand.

⏰ Time and Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026, at 10:00 – 11:30 AM (GMT+7)
💻 Platform: Online via Zoom
🖲️ Registration: Scan the QR code on the poster or click here: https://chula.zoom.us/meeting/register/xk41lm6VTLGB4wtsbqP4Aw

For further details, please visit our website : https://www.maids-chula.org/news-events-1/2026/4/22/marriage-equality-thai-bl-culture-and-queer-soft-power

The MAIDS-GRID program application deadline is approaching!
We encourage you to seize this opportunity and submit your application.

Application Deadline: 05 April 2026

MAIDS-GRID International Field Trip to Vietnam 2026!

From field visits to real conversations on development, MAIDS-GRID students experienced how theory meets reality. Our sincere appreciation goes to all the organizations and communities in Vietnam for hosting us so warmly and sharing their valuable experiences.

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MAIDS-GRID International trip—Vietnam 2026 — PhD & MA in International Development Studies I Chulalongkorn University I Bangkok, Thailand As part of the Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS-GRID) program at Chulalongkorn University, students embarked on an international field trip to Vietnam, combining academic exchange, field-based learning, and regional development. This trip reflects MAIDS-GRID's commitment to

📢 Chula LINK Scholarship 2026 – Call for Applications

The Office of International Affairs and Global Network, Chulalongkorn University, is now accepting applications for the Chula LINK Scholarship 2026 (Chulalongkorn Leaders in International Networks and Knowledge) for the First Semester, Academic Year 2026.

🎓 Eligibility: Applicants must:
• Be international students (not holding a Thai passport)
• Be admitted to Chulalongkorn University
• Be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral degree programme

✨ Scholarship Benefits
• Tuition fee
• Monthly living allowance
• Round-trip airfare

🗓 Application Period 20 March – 24 May 2026
Scan the QR code on the poster for application details.

International Affairs Unit
Academic Division

⏳ One week to go!
Don’t miss your chance to join the MAIDS program: a one-year Master’s in International Development in Bangkok.

📌 Apply here: https://www.maids-chula.org/application-new

Chulalongkorn University ranks No.1 in Thailand in 46 subjects and Top 200 globally in 37 subjects in QS 2026!

"This year, Chulalongkorn University has several outstanding academic disciplines that have entered the top 100 globally, including :

Dentistry (ranked 32nd in the world)
Engineering – Petroleum (Ranked 65th in the world)
Engineering – Mineral & Mining (Ranked 71st in the world)
Veterinary Science (Ranked 71st in the world)
Performing Arts (Ranked 75th in the world)
Development Studies (ranked 89th in the world)
Hospitality & Leisure Management (Ranked 91st in the world)
English Language & Literature (Ranked 98th in the world)"

Read More: https://www.chula.ac.th/news/295057/

MAIDS-GRID Program: https://www.maids-chula.org/

จุฬาฯ ตอกย้ำความเป็นเลิศระดับโลก! คว้าอันดับ 1 ของไทย 46 สาขาวิชา จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัยตอกย้ำภาพลักษณ์การเป็นสถาบันการศึกษาชั้นนำของประเทศและระดับสากลอีกครั้ง กับผลกา.....

MAIDS-GRID students recently joined a learning exchange with PanNature in Vietnam, exploring the role of civil society in environmental governance and community-based conservation. We sincerely thank PanNature and the team for the warm hosting and inspiring exchange.

PanNature Hosts Graduate Students from Chulalongkorn University for Learning Exchange – PanNature PanNature Hosts Graduate Students from Chulalongkorn University for Learning Exchange March 5, 2026 Khánh Linh Projects & Activities On March 2, PanNature welcomed a group of 30 graduate students and lecturers from the Graduate Program in International Development Studies at the Faculty of Politica...

MAIDS-GRID TALK SERIES: EXPERT RESEARCH SEMINAR #1

The MAIDS-GRID Program at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, is pleased to announce our inaugural expert seminar featuring Dr. Kevin M. Woods.

This session will focus on Dr. Woods’ latest publication, “Nature Crimes: The Convergence of Criminal Economies in the Mekong Region.” The report examines how environmental exploitation and illicit economies intersect across the Mekong, with a specific focus on the current security challenges in post-coup Myanmar and the Golden Triangle.

⏰ Time and Date: Tuesday, 24 March at 10:00 AM (Bangkok)
💻 Platform: Zoom
📌 Registration: Scan the QR code or click this link: https://chula.zoom.us/meeting/register/kPq70tJARuixAp9GWOE2Ow

For Further details, please visit our webpage: https://www.maids-chula.org/news-events-1

📍 Today, our MAIDS-GRID Politics of Public Policy students visited the World Bank Thailand and experienced public policy in action.

🌟 It was a great opportunity to connect what we learn in class with real-world policy, development, and decision-making—moving beyond theory to engage with real-time global challenges.

Now open for participant registration!

💡Join us on the "Understanding Post-Impact Assessment Processes in Large Hydropower Projects: Politics, Governance, and Practices in Southeast Asia." Hybrid event at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University.
🔔Registration and agenda/abstracts are here: https://bit.ly/4ruFCrj.

Now open for participant registration! "Understanding Post-Impact Assessment Processes in Large Hydropower Projects: Politics, Governance, and Practices in Southeast Asia." Hybrid event at Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University on 26/27 February, with fourteen papers and a participatory video. Further details on registration and agenda/ abstracts here: https://bit.ly/4ruFCrj. Please join the discussion on emerging issues in impact assessment in Southeast Asia and beyond.