SDGs and local development at Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University

This portal collects, reviews and publishes evidence of RRU’s role as a local development university — aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the vision of a leading social enterprise university serving Eastern Thailand.

Explore the 17 Goals View projects & case studies

Why SDGs matter for RRU

From local development missions to global goals

Under the Rajabhat University Act B.E. 2547, RRU advances education, research, academic service, technology transfer and cultural stewardship for resilient local communities. Mapping these outcomes to the SDGs helps the university communicate impact clearly, keep evidence reviewable and reuse data for reporting and assessment.

University identity

RRU philosophy, vision and identity

The statements below follow Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University’s institutional direction and provide the framing used to connect university missions with the SDGs.

Vision

A leading social enterprise university in Eastern Thailand that creates innovation guided by the King's Philosophy

Five missions

RRU missions linked to the SDGs

These institutional missions guide graduate production, research, innovation, academic service and the conservation of local wisdom — and can be evidenced through related SDG goals.

1

Graduate production and teacher profession

Produce graduates with knowledge and ethics, expertise in Eastern local wisdom and responsiveness to social and national development needs, while strengthening the teaching profession and education personnel.
Primary links: SDG 4, 5, 8, 10
2

Research and innovation for sustainability

Create research and innovation based on local resources and wisdom for sustainable development.
Primary links: SDG 9, 11, 12, 13
3

Technology transfer with the King’s Philosophy

Develop and transfer technology to localities in line with community needs and the King’s Philosophy, so communities enjoy continuous and sustainable quality of life.
Primary links: SDG 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11
4

Academic service and partnerships

Provide academic services and collaborate with education institutions, communities and organizations at home and abroad to strengthen Eastern local wisdom and community leadership.
Primary links: SDG 16, 17
5

Arts, culture and local wisdom

Conserve and advance arts, culture and local wisdom so their value continues to support sustainable development.
Primary links: SDG 4, 11

Core values

POSITIVE

Organizational values that guide RRU’s work and align with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.

Professional — act as professionals
Ownership — share ownership of the work
Social Responsibility — take responsibility for society
Integrity — be honest and fair
Teamwork — work as a team
Innovation — create innovation
Vision Focus — keep a clear direction
Excellence — aim for excellence

Portal role

What the RRU SDGs Data Collection Portal does

A central database where faculties, centers, offices and university units record projects, activities and case studies. Public records are published only after Core Team review of SDG alignment.

Missions to evidence

Turn university mission work into traceable, reusable institutional evidence.

Review before publish

Public content must pass quality and SDG-alignment review.

Ready for reporting

Supports dashboards, assessment and public communication of outcomes.

Explore RRU SDGs data

Browse by global goal or open reviewed projects to see how the university contributes to sustainable development in Eastern Thailand.