"Vulnerability, Risk, Boundlessness": HUSO KKU Hosts National Seminar
"Vulnerability, Risk, Boundlessness": HUSO KKU Hosts National Seminar
The Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University (KKU), proudly hosted the 24th National Graduate Student Network Seminar in Sociology and Anthropology. Held under the theme "Vulnerability, Risk, and Boundlessness," the event took place from June 26-27, 2025, at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, drawing a wide academic network.
The activities on Thursday, June 26, 2025, commenced with an official opening ceremony. Associate Professor Dr. Orathai Piayura, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, delivered the opening remarks, followed by Associate Professor Dr. Thanapauge Chamaratana, Head of the Social Sciences Department, who reported to the presiding chairman. The highlight of the morning was a special lecture titled "GHOST FLEET: The Vulnerability of Migrant Workers on Fishing Vessels and the Role of Civil Society." Ms. Patima Tangpratchyakul, Director of the Labor Protection Network (LPN) Foundation and a former fishing worker who was a victim of human trafficking, shared her experiences and engaged in academic discussions.
The afternoon session featured parallel panel presentations, grouped by topics such as labor, politics, policy, economics, public health, digital technology, and urban areas. Graduate students presented their research, exchanged knowledge, and received feedback from experts in various fields.
This academic forum was crucial as a shared learning space for new researchers. It provided an opportunity for graduate students from across the country to develop concepts, analyze, and propose solutions to contemporary social issues at local, national, and global levels. This is particularly vital in an era where vulnerability, risk, and boundless mobility present significant challenges for academia, driving the development of knowledge and responses to ongoing social problems.
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