Assumption University of Thailand (AU) contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through health-professional education, partnerships with hospitals and public health agencies, community health services, shared sports facilities, and support for the physical and mental health of its students and staff. This report covers Academic Year 2025 (June 2025 – May 2026).

This commitment is set out in the University Policy on Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (University Announcement No. 5/2568, dated 1 April 2025). Under the social dimension of the policy, the University commits to reducing inequality and promoting health, education and gender equality.

Health education at AU is led by the Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science (BLNS), founded in 1985, which marked its 40th anniversary in 2025, and by the new St. Luke School of Medicine, established in February 2026 with the Pongsak Viddayakorn Foundation and PRINC Group. The St. Luke School of Medicine is developing an International Doctor of Medicine programme, supported by an MOU with the Ministry of Public Health on medical education, research and institutional support.

Beyond the classroom, AU works with hospitals, government agencies, schools and international institutions through 15 MOUs in health and welfare. These partnerships support clinical training and community programmes such as free health screening and flu vaccination, first aid training for teachers, and medical volunteering in remote communities. On campus, the University provides sexual and reproductive health counselling, mental health counselling and screening for new students, annual medical check-ups for staff, a smoke-free policy, and food-safety certification for campus vendors. Its sports facilities are shared with national sports bodies, schools and local residents, and served as a competition venue for three sports at the 33rd SEA Games.

3.2 Number graduating in health professions

3.2.1 Proportion of graduates in health professions

3.3 Collaborations and health services

3.3.1 Current collaborations with health institutions

Assumption University has established Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in health and welfare with the Ministry of Public Health, hospitals, local government, schools and overseas institutions. These partnerships provide clinical training sites for nursing and medical students, joint research, staff development and community health programmes. MOUs signed before June 2025 are listed because they remain in force.

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in Health and Welfare between Assumption University of Thailand and Local and National Institutions

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in Health and Welfare between Assumption University of Thailand and International Institutions

Key collaborations with health institutions in Academic Year 2025:

Ministry of Public Health

On 23 March 2026, AU signed an MOU with the Ministry of Public Health at the Office of the Permanent Secretary. The agreement covers medical education, research and institutional support, so that AU medical students gain practical experience within the public health system.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/healing-hands-shared-vision-au-and-ministry-of-public-health-sign-mou/

School of Medicine with the Pongsak Viddayakorn Foundation and PRINC Group

On 9 February 2026, AU signed an MOU with the Pongsak Viddayakorn Foundation and Principal Healthcare Group (PRINC Group) to establish the St. Luke School of Medicine. The partnership provides academic support and clinical training for a planned International Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) programme. On the same day, AU and the St. Luke School of Medicine received Prof. Michael G. Stewart, Senior Associate Dean of International Affairs and Affiliates at Weill Cornell Medicine, to discuss a framework for collaboration in medical education.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/pongsak-viddayakorn-foundation-and-princ-group-partner-with-au-to-launch-faculty-of-medicine-aiming-to-elevate-thai-healthcare-to-international-standards/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/courtesy-delegation-visit-and-bilateral-collaboration-discussions-with-weill-cornell-medicine-cornell-university-new-york-united-states-of-america/

Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital (China)

On 12 December 2025, AU received a delegation from the Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital – Sichuan International Exchange Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The visit to both campuses ended with an MOU on academic exchange, professional development and joint health initiatives, and talks on Traditional Chinese Medicine exchange programmes.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/strengthening-global-ties-au-welcomed-delegation-from-sichuan-integrative-medicine-hospital/

Thai Red Cross Society

On 29 August 2025, BLNS and the Thai Red Cross Society, with the Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council, held a blood donation drive at the MSM Building, Suvarnabhumi Campus, for students, faculty and staff. It supported the national campaigns “70th Birthday, 70 Million CC Blood Donation in Honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn” and “Thai Nurses Donate Blood to Save Lives – Year 4”.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/type-au-positive-nursing-science-and-red-cross-unite-to-save-lives/

University of Stavanger and the Norwegian Mission Society (Norway)

Six nursing students from the University of Stavanger (UiS) completed a clinical internship at BLNS from September to November 2025. On 23–24 September 2025, UiS leaders and representatives of the Norwegian Mission Society Thailand visited BLNS to observe Thai healthcare and community settings and to plan student and faculty exchanges.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/building-bridges-in-global-nursing-au-welcomes-uis-internship-students-from-norway/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/strengthening-global-partnerships-uis-leaders-and-nms-thailand-visited-au/

INACSL Thailand Regional Interest Group

BLNS and the INACSL Thailand Regional Interest Group (RIG) ran a four-session online webinar series, “Growing Together: Simulation-based Learning in Nursing Education”, on 26 September 2025, 28 November 2025, 23 January 2026 and 6 March 2026. Together they hosted the 1st INACSL Thailand RIG International Annual Conference on 23–24 May 2026 at the Asia Airport Hotel, Pathum Thani, with experts from the National University of Singapore and Teikyo University, Japan.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/au-school-of-nursing-science-injected-innovation-into-healthcare-education/

National Institute for Emergency Medicine and Thai Red Cross: disaster and emergency care seminar

On 28 February 2026, senior BLNS nursing students organized the hybrid international seminar “Prepared for the Unexpected: Perspectives of Health Care Professionals in Disaster and Emergency Care Management”. Speakers came from the National Institute for Emergency Medicine Services (NIEMS), the Srisavarindhira Institute of Nursing of the Thai Red Cross Society, and the Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University. A keynote and panel discussion covered emergency preparedness and response and nursing leadership under pressure.

Reference: https://sustainability.au.edu/report/

3.3.2 Health outreach programmes

Assumption University delivers health outreach to local communities, schools and older people through free health screening, first aid and CPR training, medical volunteering, sexual health education and arts-based well-being activities. Most programmes are led by BLNS with students as volunteers and peer educators.

Free health screening and flu vaccination for the community

On 2 November 2025, AU held a free health screening and vaccination day at the Hua Mak Campus Sports Complex with Kluaynamthai Hospital and the National Health Security Office (NHSO). Students, faculty and local residents of all ages received blood sugar and cholesterol tests, EKG scans, chest X-rays, preventive screenings and a free flu vaccine.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/au-steps-up-for-better-health-free-check-ups-and-flu-shots-boost-community-well-being/

First aid training for primary school teachers

On 17 October 2025, BLNS and the Institute for Research and Academic Services (IRAS) trained 30 primary school teachers from communities around the Suvarnabhumi Campus in first aid, as part of the School’s 40th anniversary. Teachers practised wound care and bandaging, safe patient transfer, choking management, hot and cold compresses, rational drug use and CPR, and received certificates.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/teachers-trained-to-save-lives-blns-celebrates-40-years-with-first-aid-project/

Saint Gabriel’s Medical Volunteer 2025

On 6 December 2025, BLNS lecturers and students joined the Saint Gabriel’s Alumni Association and partner organisations at Thamaka Wittayakom School, Kanchanaburi Province. The team provided health assessments, health education, medicines and medical supplies to more than 1,200 residents of remote communities

Dementia Café with Bueng Yitho Town Municipality

On 16 May 2026, under the BLNS–Bueng Yitho MOU, Dr. Supa Pudkasam of BLNS gave a talk on dementia and self-assessment at the 3rd Dementia Café at the Quality of Life Development Center for Older Persons, Sathaporn Village. The session, opened by the Mayor of Bueng Yitho, also included Brain Gym exercises led by physiotherapists and recreational activities for older people and their families

Sexual health education for secondary school students

On 18 May 2026, second-year nursing students ran the BLNS CSR Volunteer Spirit for Community 2026 at Haad Amra Aksorn Lak Wittaya School, Samut Prakan. Acting as peer educators, they taught 126 students about STI prevention, consent and sexual health at four learning stations. Partners included the Division of AIDS and STIs (Department of Disease Control), Tai Ban Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital and Vejthani Hospital

Reference: https://sustainability.au.edu/report/

CPR workshop for secondary school students

On 17 July 2025, BLNS hosted 80 students from Assumption College Sriracha for a hands-on CPR and basic life support workshop at the Faculty of Nursing

Reference: Assumption College Sri Racha Students Get a Glimpse of University Life on AU Campus Tour

Music for older people: “Don’t Call It Old, Just Grown Up”

The School of Music, with King Prajadhipok’s Institute and the Medical Council of Thailand, created four new songs for older people under the research project “Thai Culture-Based Innovative Music Therapy for Aging Society”. A public concert was held on 17 August 2025 at Paradise Park shopping center, Bangkok.

Reference: https://music.au.edu/en/thai-culture-based-innovative-music-therapy-for-aging-society/

Mind Month: Music and Mindfulness at Siam Square

On 30 May 2026, the ABAC School of Music and AIS Siam held “Sound Check”, a free public event on mental health at Siam Square. It included a Melody Therapy mindfulness workshop, a talk with the band Yes’sir Days moderated by the Dean of the School of Music and the spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Health, and a free mini concert.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/abac-school-of-music-turned-mind-month-into-a-soundtrack-for-the-heart/

Community well-being projects

• 20 June 2025: MSME students and faculty began a social impact project with the Camillian Home for Children Living with Disabilities, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation under the Youth Volunteer Project 2025.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/empathy-in-action-au-students-begin-social-impact-project-at-camillian-home/

• 25 July – 1 August 2025: graduate students in Art and Design co-created four public artworks with residents of Bang Sao Thong District under the theme “art for wellbeing”.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/public-art-academic-and-community-service-project-co-creation-public-art-for-wellbeing-and-cultural-exchange/

• 12 September 2025: two first-year nursing students won an Honorable Award for a “Heatstroke First Aid Kit” at the Thai Red Cross “World First Aid and Climate Change 2025” Innovation Contest, among 14 finalists from 103 entries.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/heatstroke-heroes-blns-freshmen-win-honorable-award-for-life-saving-innovation/

• 28 December 2025: members of AIESEC in Assumption University ran “Christmas: I Generation of Warmth” at the Watthana Niwat Foundation, Samut Prakan. They spent the day with older residents through painting, singing and dancing, shared a meal with them, and donated lunch and essential supplies

Reference: Student-Led Societies Promoting Sustainability, Academic Year 2025 (internal document)

3.3.3 Shared sports facilities

Assumption University provides sports facilities for students, staff and the community. They include the Aquatic Center with 25-metre and 50-metre swimming pools, the John Paul II Sports Center, football fields, basketball, tennis, badminton and squash courts, a snooker room, a table tennis room, fitness centers on the Hua Mak and Suvarnabhumi campuses, a games room and a sauna. Sports professionals advise users on exercise and nutrition. The facilities are shared with national sports bodies, schools, clubs, other universities and local residents.

Thailand Aquatics Association

Under an MOU signed on 3 December 2024, the Thailand Aquatics Association uses AU facilities for practice, competitions and athlete development programmes.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/au-and-thailand-aquatics-association-ink-partnership-to-foster-sporting-excellence/

Reference: https://sustainability.au.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/29.Access_to_Physical_Healthcare_AU2025.pdf

33rd SEA Games venue

AU was a competition venue for three sports at the 33rd SEA Games: artistic swimming (10–13 December 2025), kickboxing (13–16 December 2025) and diving (17–19 December 2025), held at the Aquatic Center and the John Paul II Sports Center.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/au-dives-in-au-prepares-to-host-three-sea-games-sporting-events/

Competitions and events for external participants

• 12–15 March 2026: the XXII Martin’s Cup Swimming Championships at the Aquatic Center, with swimmers from outside schools, clubs and institutions.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/martins-cup-makes-waves-at-au/

• 9 August 2025: the 9th Private Higher Education Institutions Sports Friendship at the John Paul II Sports Center, with athletes and educators from institutions across Thailand.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/friendship-beyond-victory-au-hosts-the-9th-private-higher-education-institutions-sports-friendship/

• 12 June 2025: a basic woodball training seminar for participants from 28 private universities, organised by the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT) at the Suvarnabhumi Campus.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/getting-into-the-swing-of-things-training-participants-try-their-hand-at-woodball/

• 2 November 2025: local residents used the Hua Mak Campus Sports Complex for the free community health screening described in 3.3.2.

Sports and health activities for the AU community

In Academic Year 2025, the Center for Sports and Physical Fitness organised nine health and sports activities for students and staff: 6 Red Snooker AU Cup 2025, Badminton AU Cup 2025, Badminton Freshy Cup 2025, Fit for Run Virtual Run 2025, Swimming for Health 2025, Yoga Class, Dance Workout, Gym Ball Class and Swimming Instruction [internal source 2]. AU also held the AU Fun Run on 12 November 2025 for students, faculty, graduates and friends of the University, and the 4th AU Family Sports Day on 7 February 2026 for administrators, faculty and staff. Students can also join sports clubs such as the AU Muay Thai Club, AU Football Club and AU Flag Football Club.

Reference: https://sa.au.edu/facilities-and-services/sport-facilities-equipment-service-request-form/

Reference: https://sa.au.edu/facilities-and-services/sport-facilities-equipment-service-request-form/aquatic-center/

Reference: https://sa.au.edu/new-sports-center-service-hours/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/zodiac-legends-shine-bright-at-au-fun-run/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/esprit-de-corps-in-action-family-sports-day-2026-brings-the-au-community-together/

Reference: https://sustainability.au.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/29.Access_to_Physical_Healthcare_AU2025.pdf

3.3.4 Sexual and reproductive health care services for students

Assumption University provides confidential sexual and reproductive health counselling, information and education for students and staff.

1. Consultation and advisory services

Nurses at the University Health Center give confidential counselling on safe sex, family planning, prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), condom use, contraceptive choices and risk assessment.

• Locations: Suvarnabhumi Campus, Queen of Sheba Building, 2nd floor; Hua Mak Campus, M Building, 2nd floor
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; emergency help outside these hours through the University security unit

2. Information services

The University shares sexual and reproductive health information through its website, bulletin boards and health promotion campaigns. The University Library holds resources on these topics for all students and staff.

3. Education

The Bachelor of Nursing Science curriculum includes training in sexual and reproductive health care. Sexual and reproductive health topics are also taught in four general education courses open to all undergraduates:

• GE2202 Ethics: Morality – marriage and family, safe and respectful relationships, and respect for diverse sexual orientations
• GE1209 Psychology Application in Daily Life – human development and healthy social and sexual relationships
• GE2210 Love and Art of Living – preventing intimate partner violence and unintended pregnancy
• GE2305 Contemporary Health Issues – safety and consent in sexual relationships, and prevention of coercion and gender-based violence

Courses use case studies, debates and multimedia, and discuss Thai law on abortion and different religious perspectives.

Reference: https://sustainability.au.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/30.Access-to-Sexual-and-Reproductive-Health-Care-Services2025.pdf

4. Peer education in the community

Nursing students also deliver sexual health education to secondary school students; see the BLNS CSR Volunteer Spirit for Community 2026 (18 May 2026, 126 students) in 3.3.2.

Reference: https://sustainability.au.edu/report/

3.3.5 Mental health support for students

Assumption University provides counselling, screening, online resources and well-being activities for students. Services are run mainly by the Center for Career Development and Counseling (CCDC) under the Student Affairs Division.

1. Counselling services

The CCDC offers mental health counselling in Thai and English, personality and psychological testing, individual counselling and referrals to hospitals. Students book through an online form or the Happy Space website (https://sites.google.com/au.edu/happy-space/home). Location: CL.13; tel. 0 2783 2222 ext. 2131, 2136; sa.ccdc@au.edu.

2. Mental health screening of new students

All new students are screened during AU Freshmen Orientation Online and the AU Care project, then interviewed by Student Affairs staff. In Academic Year 2025, 779 students were screened: 385 international students with the GHQ-12 and 394 Thai students with the MHCI. AU Care was held on 17–19 July 2025 and 27–28 January 2026; 667 of 1,497 new students took part.

3. Workshops and activities

• 17 September 2025: “Understanding MBTI for Your Mental Health” workshop by Ms. Sally Tan of Brighton Academy, Singapore, organized by the Graduate School of Human Sciences for students, faculty and staff.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/unlocking-personality-supporting-mental-health-au-welcomes-brighton-academy-expert-for-mbti-workshop/

• 27 November 2025: a second MBTI workshop for mental well-being, organized by the Theodore Maria School of Arts.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/understanding-yourself-better-tmsa-au-hosts-mbti-workshop-for-mental-well-being/

• 16–18 December 2025: first-year business students presented wellness prototypes addressing physical, mental and social well-being.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/designing-well-being-msme-students-reimagined-wellness-through-design-thinking/

• BLNS students ran “Draw Your Story”, an art-based stress-relief booth at the Hua Mak Campus, and first-year nursing students led campus mental health promotion activities.

• 30 May 2026: Mind Month “Sound Check” music and mindfulness event (see 3.3.2).

4. Online mental health promotion

The University promotes mental health through posters, QR codes and social media content on stress management, work–life balance and peer support

Reference: https://sa.au.edu/couseling-services/

Reference: https://sites.google.com/au.edu/happy-space/home

5. Support in partner schools

Under an MOU signed in February 2025, the Graduate School of Human Sciences and Assumption College run psychoeducation, resilience workshops and teacher and parent training, and established a counselling center at Assumption College staffed by AU graduate psychology interns.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/assumption-institutions-unite-new-mous-to-enhance-education-and-mental-health-awareness/

3.3.6 Smoke-free policy

Assumption University prohibits the use of e-cigarettes on campus. It enforces the ban through student discipline rules and promotes a smoke-free campus through campaigns and tobacco control education led by the School of Nursing Science.

Enforcement: “Stop E-Cigarettes in University”

In Academic Year 2025, the Center for Student Discipline and Campus Life ran the “Stop E-Cigarettes in University” campaign with online and offline posters warning students that e-cigarettes are banned on campus. Students found using e-cigarettes were reprimanded and given a disciplinary record: 20 cases were recorded in SA-MIS, resulting in 41 disciplinary records. Repeat offenders receive a parole record, and students who do not accept it are suspended for one semester.

Tobacco control education

• BLNS hosted the Nurse Network on Tobacco Control of Thailand to review its project on integrating tobacco control into nursing education.

Reference: https://sustainability.au.edu/report/

• In Academic Year 2025, nursing student Ms. Natthanan Tinnam won the speech competition and Mr. Techawat Boonthot was 1st runner-up in the storytelling competition on supporting smoking cessation, organized by the Thailand Tobacco Control Network.

• On World No Tobacco Day (31 May,2026), nursing students led a campaign on the WHO theme “Unmasking the tobacco industry”, warning children and young people about cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

3.3.7 Mental health support for staff

Assumption University supports the mental and physical health of its staff through counselling, annual health checks, health advice and well-being activities, coordinated by the Office of Human Resources Management.

1. Counselling

The University provides psychologists who counsel staff experiencing stress or mental health problems, free of charge, in a dedicated counselling room (Room 43, 4th floor, Building D). Staff book a session by telephone at internal extension 2166. In Academic Year 2025, 32 staff members used the service. Staff with disabilities receive health and mental health counselling and workplace mentoring (see SDG 10.6.6).

2. Annual health check and medical advice

The Annual Medical Check-up Program for personnel started at the Hua Mak Campus in early February 2026 and continued at the Suvarnabhumi Campus. On 20 March 2026, staff collected their results, and physicians and nurses from Bangpakok 9 International Hospital advised staff with health concerns on both campuses. On 22 August 2025, staff and their families could receive quadrivalent flu vaccines on both campuses.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/hua-mak-hosted-day-one-of-aus-annual-medical-check-up-program/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/the-results-are-in-and-so-is-good-health/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/stay-sharp-dont-get-the-sniffles-au-offers-flu-shots-for-all/

3. Well-being activities

• 17 September 2025: MBTI workshop on self-awareness, stress management and communication, open to staff (see 3.3.5).
• 7 February 2026: 4th AU Family Sports Day for administrators, faculty and staff (see 3.3.3).
• 1 April 2026: retirement planning workshop on financial management and long-term goals, organised by the Office of Human Resources Management and the Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/planning-today-for-peace-of-mind-tomorrow-at-au/

• 29–30 April 2026: AU staff competed in the Saint Gabriel’s Foundation of Thailand staff sports event at Assumption College Samutprakarn, with staff from the Foundation’s schools and universities, in football, volleyball, chairball, basketball shooting, pétanque, sepak takraw and track events. The event promoted physical activity and connection among staff across the network; AU’s men’s sepak takraw team finished second runner-up.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/the-saint-gabriel-s-foundation-thailand-celebrated-unity-through-sport/

Health Professional Education

The Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science prepares nurses for Thai and international health systems. In Academic Year 2025 it held the capping ceremony for the Class of 2026 (2 June 2025) and the Class of 2027 (30 March 2026), and the Nursing Convocation Day for the Class of 2025 (23 March 2026). It marked its 40th anniversary with a thanksgiving ceremony in November 2025 and observed National Nurses Day on 21 October 2025 at the Ministry of Public Health.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/honoring-the-next-generation-of-nurses-capping-ceremony-for-class-of-2026/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/a-cap-a-lamp-a-calling-au-nursing-honors-the-class-of-2027/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/four-decades-of-devotion-the-school-of-nursing-science-gives-thanks/

Reference: https://www.au.edu/blns-honors-national-nurses-day-2025/

The St. Luke School of Medicine, established in 2026, is developing an International Doctor of Medicine programme with clinical training through PRINC Group and the Ministry of Public Health (see 3.3.1).

Healthy Campus

On 3 December 2025, AU and the Bang Sao Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization awarded “SAN Certified” status to 48 campus food vendors in ABAC Plaza, AU Mall, ABAC Cafeteria and the student dormitories. Vendors passed inspections on location, food quality, utensils, personal hygiene and pest control under the Department of Health’s SAN (Sanitation, Accountability, Network) standard and the Public Health Act B.E. 2535.

Reference: https://www.au.edu/au-raises-the-bar-for-campus-food-safety-48-vendors-awarded-san-certified-status-under-new-normal-standards/