Srinakharinwirot University implements a diverse range of initiatives in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Central to the promotion of health and well-being for both students and staff are SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. To this end, various projects are organized to foster optimal health through the following activities:
Source: https://rankings.swu.ac.th/swu-sdgs/sdg-2 , https://rankings.swu.ac.th/swu-sdgs/sdg-3
1. Healthy and Affordable Food Choices on Campus
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is committed to promoting the health and well-being of its students and staff through affordable and nutritious food options available on campus. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero, the university ensures that all members of the community have access to healthy, safe, and affordable food choices within campus facilities.
The university’s policy focuses on: Affordability – Ensuring that healthy food options are economically accessible to all students and staff. “30-Baht Healthy Meal Initiative”
Srinakharinwirot University has implemented a “30-Baht Menu Policy” across campus canteens. Each food vendor is required to offer at least one complete meal option at 30 THB, ensuring that students and staff from all economic backgrounds can access nutritious meals without financial barriers.
This initiative directly supports food security and inclusivity within the university community.
Example:
“Rice with Mixed Vegetables” “Fried Rice with Egg” or “Chicken Noodle Soup” are offered at 30 THB.
2. Mental health support
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is deeply committed to cultivating a healthy, inclusive, and highly supportive campus environment, recognizing that the holistic well-being of both its staff and students is foundational to its mission as a socially engaged learning institution. The university operates under the paradigm that the psychological and emotional resilience of its personnel directly correlates with the delivery of high-quality education and the effective holistic development of its student body. To institutionalize this commitment, SWU has established a comprehensive university-wide mental health ecosystem that integrates preventive, supportive, and responsive mechanisms.
Central to this framework is the provision of multifaceted mental health services tailored to the diverse needs of the university community. For its personnel, SWU ensures accessible and confidential psychological counseling delivered by master’s-level counseling psychologists through both onsite and online modalities. These free services are systematically driven by dedicated internal units, including the W.E.L.L Center and the "Heart Room" under the Faculty of Education, the Humannice Counseling Center operated by the Faculty of Humanities, and the "Feel Good Room" administered by the Behavioral Science Research Institute. Operating strictly under professional ethical codes and qualified supervision, these centers serve staff, students, and external clients. For individuals requiring specific and specialized psychiatric interventions, the university offers fee-based consultations at the SWU Clinic, located at the Prasarnmit Campus. Furthermore, adapting to modern digital health trends, SWU has strategically partnered with the "Ooca" tele-counseling application, granting university personnel up to four complimentary video consultation sessions with licensed psychiatrists and psychologists.
Parallel to staff support, the Student Affairs Division serves as the central nexus for advancing student mental health. Operating through extensive collaborative networks involving internal academic faculties and external mental health organizations, the division champions a compassionate, stigma-free campus climate. In 2024, the university launched a series of targeted preventive programs designed to bolster mental health literacy and emotional resilience among the student populace. These crucial initiatives encompassed stress management workshops, peer support training, comprehensive well-being campaigns, and routine mental health check-ups. By emphasizing early detection and self-management, these programs empower students to proactively address psychological challenges without fear of marginalization.
Ultimately, through the synergistic alignment of specialized counseling facilities, strategic digital partnerships, empathetic workplace initiatives, and robust student-centered preventive programs, SWU demonstrates a profound institutional mandate. By systematically prioritizing mental health literacy and psychological care at every organizational level, Srinakharinwirot University ensures a sustainable academic environment where individual well-being and educational excellence are inextricably linked.
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