On 27 August 2018, the administrative team from Qingdao University of Science and Techbology (QUST), P.R. China, led by Prof. Dr. Zhang Yiheng, Director of International Exchange & Cooperation Office, Dean of Sino-Thai International Rubber College (STIRC), visited PSU. Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub, PSU President and representatives from the Sino-Thai International Rubber College (STIRC) warmly welcomed them. During the meeting, both sides reported and discussed current and future possible collaboration, including scholarships from China to support PSU students, along with an exchange program for young lecturers and students. The fruitful discussions allowed both sides to find more possible collaboration to allow more interested students to enter the field of rubber technology. Rubber is one of the main products in southern Thailand, and the Thai government supports measures to increase the value of rubber. Therefore, educating local students about rubber technology could provide a significant boost to the economy.
