AU Hosts AI Governance Forum to Shape the Future of Higher Education

On August 29, 2025, Assumption University of Thailand (AU) organized the “AU AI Governance Forum: AI Governance in Higher Education,” bringing together 20 participants from five academic schools and key support units to discuss the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence in higher education.

The forum focused on developing appropriate AI policies, governance frameworks, and institutional practices to ensure that AI is adopted responsibly while supporting innovation, academic quality, and the university community. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Kitikorn Dowpiset, Vice President for Moral Development Education; Dr. Vasa Buraphadeja, Director of the Center for Learning Innovation, MSME; and Dr. Chayapol Moemeng, Deputy Chair of Computer Science and Information Technology, VMES.

The forum marked an important step in AU’s efforts to establish a forward-looking approach to AI governance, balancing technological innovation with ethics, accountability, and responsible institutional practice.

SDGs Alignment

• SDG 4: Quality Education – Promotes responsible use of AI to support educational innovation, learning quality, and future-ready higher education.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Encourages responsible technological innovation and the development of institutional capabilities for AI adoption.
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions – Supports transparent, ethical, accountable, and responsible governance of AI within the university.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Brings together academic schools and support units to develop collaborative approaches to AI governance.