For over a century of continuous development, Suan Dusit University has remained firmly grounded in the principles of “learning for life” and “creating for society.” The concept of “Open World Learning (OWL): Everywhere is a Learning Space” has been elevated into a new learning and working ecosystem driven by digital technologies, while still preserving the unique and contemporary cultural character of Suan Dusit.
From “library spaces” to “One World Library”
From “learning spaces” to “AI Station”
From “workspaces” to “Remote Working Culture”
These ideas have converged into a culture of “Learn–Work–Live Sustainably,” reflecting the identity of Suan Dusit University in the 21st century.
Through a remote working system guided by the philosophy that “every space is a creative space,” learning and work can take place in the library, co–working spaces, campuses, education centers, or even at the homes of staff and students—each becoming a site of thinking, collaboration, and development.
This approach embodies the “Suan Dusit Culture,” harmonizing the identities of educator, creator, and researcher, with technology serving as a crucial force that connects people, work, and knowledge seamlessly and without boundaries. It drives learning and working toward meaningful, sustainable development across all dimensions of society into the future.
Developing Digital Infrastructure for Learning and Working
Remote working is supported through a range of digital services, including wireless network access, VPN, Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and eduroam. https://www.dusit.ac.th/owl/digital-services/
The university has developed a digital infrastructure that integrates all dimensions of education and administration, such as the Smart Office Platform, OWL AI Station, e-Meeting system, and Smart Library Service. These systems enable staff and students to learn and work from anywhere, at any time.
In addition, the university provides SDU MOOC, Online Courses, and an E-Book Portal accessible to the general public nationwide, promoting open access to knowledge and supporting the principle of “learning anytime, anywhere.”
Flexible Working Culture
In 2024, Suan Dusit University expanded its remote work policy across all campuses, implementing Work from Home (WFH), Hybrid Work, and Remote Working in a systematic manner through secure and efficient online work networks.
Staff are able to meet, approve documents, and collaborate in real time through the university’s digital infrastructure, which is designed in alignment with the concept of Carbon Neutral Operation.
This approach has resulted in reduced travel time, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increased employee satisfaction, reflecting a working culture that supports both well-being and environmental sustainability.
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In addition, the university provides online meeting systems that connect all units across campuses, supported by an integrated operational structure. This includes the Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology, which manages network and digital communication systems; the audiovisual and technical support team, which assists with online meetings and virtual teaching; and the University Public Relations team, which coordinates communication, facilitates event organization, and ensures effective internal information flow.
These support structures operate as a unified network, enabling the university’s Hybrid–Remote Working system to genuinely meet the needs of staff and students in terms of convenience, continuity, and work quality. At the same time, the system preserves the “spirit of collaboration and the sense of Suan Dusit community,” ensuring that flexibility in work does not dilute shared identity, belonging, and collective engagement.
Examples of Activities Implementing Remote Working Systems
A seamless university personnel meeting was held to ensure continuity and advancement in institutional development, conducted both onsite at Raktakanit Auditorium (2nd Floor) and online via Web Conference.
The President and Vice Presidents held a meeting with the Suan Dusit University community on the occasion of assuming their new positions, to present the institutional operational policies to university personnel, including Deans of Faculties/Schools and Directors of Institutes/Offices/Divisions. The meeting took place at the 5th-floor Conference Room, University Administration Building, and was simultaneously conducted via the SDU Web Conference system.
The Orientation Programme for new students in the Academic Year 2024 featured a variety of activities, including performances by senior students, introductions to the University’s executive team, an overview of the University and its learning resources, as well as experience-sharing sessions led by senior student representatives. The event was held at the Rakstakanit Auditorium, Suan Dusit University, and was also accessible online via the Zoom platform.
The Office of Special Affairs convened a meeting of its Executive Committee to report on operational progress and review updates across various functional areas. The meeting was held at the Lumphong 2 Meeting Room, Suan Dusit University, and was also conducted online via the Zoom platform.
Integration with Suan Dusit Culture and Sustainable Resource Use
Learning and working at Suan Dusit University emphasizes not only efficiency but also reflects a “culture of care”, which has been a foundational value since the University’s establishment.
- Care for People – Promoting work–life balance and the well-being of all personnel
- Care for Planet – Reducing energy consumption and unnecessary travel through digital systems
- Care for Knowledge – Expanding equitable access to learning opportunities for everyone
These principles form the University’s identity as a “Happy Sustainable University.” The integration of digital systems into academic and administrative processes helps concretely reduce environmental impacts, including:
- Adoption of E-Document and E-Approval systems to minimize paper usage
- Conducting meetings online to reduce travel-related greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution
- Promoting learning through E-Books, Online Courses, and MOOCs to reduce the need for printed materials and instructional waste
All of these elements reflect the “Suan Dusit Culture,” which integrates people, work, and knowledge in a unified manner to advance learning, working, and living in meaningful and sustainable ways in the 21st century.
