Burapha Nursing Faculty Hosts Philippine Delegations for Academic Exchange and Collaboration
The Faculty of Nursing at Burapha University extended a warm welcome to visiting administrators, faculty members, and students from the University of Immaculate Conception, Davao City and Pilar College of Zamboanga, Inc., Philippines—marking a promising step toward new international academic engagements.<br /> <br /> On March 30, 2026, at the Nopparat Conference Room, Asst. Prof. Dr. Saifone Moungkum, Associate Dean for International Strategic Affairs and Graduate Studies, led the welcoming ceremony alongside faculty members. The delegation from Davao City was headed by Asst. Prof. Mr. Christian Joy C. Salas, Dean of the College of Nursing, with 11 participants, and five faculty members and students joined from Pilar College of Zamboanga in Zamboanga City.<br /> <br /> Although formal agreements are yet to be established, the visit reflects a shared interest in building meaningful academic connections. The participating institutions are engaging in benchmarking activities and exploratory discussions on potential collaborations—both academic and cultural—under the **Student Program for Academic Residency and Knowledge-sharing (SPARK): Inbound International Nursing Students Exchange Mobility Program**, scheduled from March 29 to April 3, 2026.<br /> <br /> The initiative aims to strengthen institutional linkages, enrich teaching and learning practices in nursing education, and create platforms for cross-cultural exchange among faculty and students. Through this engagement, the Faculty of Nursing continues to expand its global outlook—fostering partnerships that contribute to the long-term advancement and sustainability of the nursing profession.
