The 7th International Joint Graduate Seminar (IJGS)
A Global Forum in Animal and Agricultural Sciences
Maejo University, in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, just held the 7th International Joint Graduate Seminar (IJGS). Maejo University and Universitas Gadjah Mada served as the hosts of this event, held on April 27, 2026, at Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. This event was held simultaneously with the Joint International Innovation & Applied Solution Competition 2026 (MJU–NIU).
The conference featured an official opening ceremony, honored by senior administrators from both institutions, with opening speeches and welcoming words to all the attendees.
First, Associate Prof. Dr. Rapeephun Dangtungee, Dean, International College, Maejo University, gave a few introductory remarks about this conference. He was followed by Prof. Dr. Budi Guntoro, Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, who made general remarks about this annual event.
The ceremony formally began when Associate Professor Dr. Weerapon Thongma, President, Maejo University, delivered his characteristically warm and encouraging opening remarks.
The opening ceremony concluded with a group photograph session.
This important event provided an international platform for graduate students, both Master’s and Doctoral candidates, to present their research, exchange ideas with their peers, and build academic networks in the fields of animal and agricultural science.