AU and TREND VG3 Join Forces to Advance Next-Generation Media Education

On September 30, 2025, the Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, Assumption University of Thailand (AU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TREND VG3 Co., Ltd. at The Cathedral of Learning, Suvarnabhumi Campus.

The partnership brings together AU’s academic expertise and TREND VG3’s experience in Thailand’s digital media industry to strengthen communication arts education, media innovation, and professional development. Through closer collaboration between academia and industry, the MoU aims to provide students with greater opportunities to gain practical knowledge and understand the rapidly evolving media landscape.

As a subsidiary of Vacharapol Co., Ltd. and part of the Thai Rath Group, TREND VG3 operates across multiple digital information platforms, including online and mobile media, with a strong commitment to accurate, responsible, and quality journalism.

The collaboration reflects AU’s commitment to preparing future-ready communication professionals equipped with both academic knowledge and practical industry perspectives.

SDGs Alignment

• SDG 4: Quality Education – Strengthens industry-relevant education and provides students with opportunities to develop practical skills and professional competencies.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Supports career development and prepares students for employment in the rapidly growing digital media and communication industries.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Promotes innovation and knowledge exchange between higher education and the digital media industry.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Builds a strategic partnership between AU and the private sector to strengthen education and professional development.