Maejo University students have demonstrated outstanding achievement by winning awards for their Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE) projects. The awards, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) in collaboration with the Upper Northern Thailand CWIE Network, were presented by Associate Professor Usanee Khamประกอบ (Pharm.D.), Chair of the Upper Northern Thailand CWIE Network, on May 1, 2026, at The Grand Chaiyaphruek Hotel, Chiang Mai.

Maejo University secured a total of four awards, including:

Gold Medal (Outstanding International CWIE Student):
- Project: "Synthesis of Silver-Hydrogel/Nanofibers via Electrospinning for Use as Antimicrobial Wound Dressings to Extend the Shelf Life of Agricultural Produce" – by Ms. Sirorat Moonlor and Ms. Suwimon Chujit, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science.

Gold Medal (two awards):
- Project: "Upgrading the Thai Freshwater Fish Taxonomic Database to Digital Standards and Developing an Innovative Field Guide for Identifying Loaches (Family: Nemacheilidae)" – by Mr. Phakkaphon Chumsin, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Animal Production Innovation. Faculty of Fisheries Technology and Aquatic Resources

- Project: "Lead and Customer Service Management (AI Integration)" by Ms. Nattanich Songsuwan, Department of Digital Business Innovation, Faculty of Business Administration.

Bronze Medal Award:
- Project: "Optimizing Service Processes at the Burger King Mae Rim Branch" by Mr. Thanochot Saksanga, Department of Modern Retail Business Innovation, Faculty of Business Administration.

These achievements reflect a steadfast commitment to fostering and supporting the development of graduates who are equipped with the professional and practical skills necessary for the real-world workforce. Furthermore, Ms. Sirorat Moonlor and Ms. Suwimon Chujit—who received Gold Medal awards (as Outstanding International CWIE Students)—have earned the opportunity to represent the Upper Northern Network at the national-level CWIE presentation, hosted by the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.