Young scientists are future world leaders who must be prepared to overcome global problems. This idea was the primary concern that led Prof. Nobutaka ITO and Prof. Seizo KATO from the Faculty of Bio Engineering – Mie University, Japan, to initiate a forum called “The Tri-U International Joint Seminar & Symposium (Tri-U IJSS)” in 1994. This annual event is conducted to expose young scientists to international experiences while enriching their knowledge and widening their views through information exchanges of scientific and cultural backgrounds. Through intensive interaction and a friendly atmosphere, the participants representing young scientists from various countries are expected to be able to create peace in the world by having mutual respect and understanding (culture, religion, and customs/behavior).
The global problem faced worldwide has been the dramatic increase in population, which has led to issues of food security and sufficiency, as well as increasing energy demand and a disturbed environment. Thus, these four critical issues are the annual topics discussed at Tri-U IJSS: population, food, energy, and environment. Every year, there are five topics covered in the Tri-U IJSS. The host decides on the fifth topic.
The 29th Tri-University International Joint Seminar & Symposium program is 5 days program in the theme of The Future of Environmental Sustainability and Innovation in Agriculture. It is designed to enable member institutions to send student representatives to study agriculture and other fields at Maejo University. It is conducted through a series of lectures about current developments, practices, and technologies in agriculture and related fields at Maejo University. Students can visit farms, research facilities, and experiment stations during the program. They also attend and participate in discussions practicum of an existing class offered in the campus. They are also exposed to the culture and traditions of Chiang Mai city.
