Suan Dusit University (SDU) is committed to serving not only as an academic institution but also as a proactive contributor to the well-being of society. The University places strong emphasis on providing direct services to both its internal community (staff and students) and the wider external community, ensuring equal access to fundamental services that are essential for daily life. These initiatives address pressing social issues such as environmental challenges, hygiene, clean water, waste management, and the creation of healthy communities.
In the academic year 2024/2025 (BE 2567), Suan Dusit University initiated and implemented several programmes that directly contribute to basic services and essential infrastructures:
1. Community Learning Exchange: “Low-Carbon Communities for Better Health through Circular Economy Practices”
In collaboration with the Saeng Thong community (Bang Phlat District, Bangkok), SDU organized activities focusing on solid waste and hazardous waste management, combined with elderly health promotion. This programme provided a direct environmental and health service that the local community could access and benefit from.
2. Drinking Water Quality Management at Suan Dusit University
Recognizing that clean water is a fundamental service for life, the University has continuously monitored and maintained drinking water quality to ensure that students, staff, and visitors can access safe and hygienic drinking water across campus. This represents a direct service provision to guarantee access to clean water for all on-site beneficiaries.
3. Health Promotion Programme for Staff and Students under the “6 A’s” Principles
This initiative focuses on comprehensive health promotion: food, exercise, mental health, environmental hygiene, accident prevention, and occupational health. The programme delivers direct services such as health check-ups, exercise activities, and environmental hygiene improvements. While targeting primarily SDU’s internal community, it serves as a strong model that can be extended to surrounding communities.
Achievements and Future Commitments
These programmes have generated tangible positive outcomes, including:
- Reduction of waste problems and establishment of sustainable community-level waste management systems.
- Provision of safe and accessible drinking water within the University.
- Improved health behaviours among staff and students, serving as a model for healthy community development.
All evidence is publicly available through official websites and SDG reports, ensuring transparency and accountability while demonstrating the University’s active engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
Looking ahead, Suan Dusit University is determined to expand and scale up its services to address other social issues relevant to basic services and infrastructures—such as clean energy management, preventive healthcare, elderly and disability care, and strengthened partnerships with external agencies. These actions aim to ensure long-term sustainability and readiness to meet future societal challenges.
In 2024/2025, Suan Dusit University successfully delivered programmes that directly provided basic services in the areas of environment, health, and clean water. With publicly accessible evidence, these initiatives fully align with SDG Indicator 1.4.3 and demonstrate the University’s potential to achieve the maximum score of 3/3 while reinforcing its long-term commitment to community well-being.