Faculty Interaction and Research Fellowship Signing Ceremony

Kamaraj College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi, organised an International Collaboration Programme under the MoU with Shinawatra University (SIU), Thailand on 30.10.2026 with the participation of Dr. Julie Simon Macariola, Faculty & Manager of International Affairs, SIU.
The invited talk, titled “Your Voice, Your Future through Strategic Communication and Global Opportunities,” was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. for our students and faculties, followed by the afternoon Faculty Interaction and Research Fellowship Signing Ceremony was organised.
The afternoon session commenced at 2:30 p.m. with a welcome address, followed by an overview of the programme and a keynote address by the Principal, Dr. K. Bhanumathi, highlighting the significance of international academic collaboration and research opportunities. Dr. Julie Simon Macariola, explains about the Research Fellowship Programme of Shinawatra University was introduced, providing an overview of the fellowship opportunities and its relevance to faculty research and academic development.
Interactive session was conducted with the faculty members receiving the Research Fellowship from Shinawatra University. The session provided an opportunity to discuss research interests, academic collaboration and potential research activities under the international MoU. The faculty members associated with the Research Fellowship were Dr. K. Bhanumathi, Dr. S. Senthil, Dr. A. Arunachala Rajan, Dr. M. Gethsiyal Augasta, Dr. M. Ummu Jasmine, Dr. M. Sheyamala, Dr. V. Gopalakrishnan, Dr. R. Karuppasamy, Dr. M. Maruthamuthu and Dr. A. Mathana Gopal.
The agreement signing ceremony was held and marking an important step towards strengthening research collaboration between the two institutions. Overall, the programme provided a valuable platform for strengthening international academic relations, encouraging faculty research and promoting collaborative opportunities between Kamaraj College and Shinawatra University, Thailand.