Celebrating the Graduation of the MAIDS-GRID Class of 2024!

On 29 September 2025, the class of 2024 Master’s and Ph.D. students of the MAIDS-GRID International Development Studies program at Chulalongkorn University gathered for a memorable graduation ceremony, marking the culmination of years of hard work, resilience, and commitment to academic excellence.

The ceremony brought together graduating students, faculty, family, and friends in an atmosphere filled with pride and joy. It was not only a celebration of academic achievement but also a moment to honor the diverse journeys of students who came from across Asia and beyond to pursue knowledge and skills in the field of international development.

Associate Professor Carl Middleton, the Program Director, together with Dr. Sorasich Swangsilp, Deputy Director, and faculty members and thesis advisors—Professor Supang Chantavanich, Professor Naruemon Thabchumpon, and Dr. Khathaleeya Liamdee commended the graduates for their perseverance in completing their studies during a period of global uncertainty and rapid change. They emphasized that, as emerging development scholars and practitioners, the cohort now carries a crucial responsibility to help build more inclusive, sustainable, and just societies. The ceremony also provided an opportunity to reflect on the personal and professional growth of the graduates, many of whom described the MAIDS-GRID program as not only an academic journey but also a community that fostered lasting friendships, cross-cultural exchange, and a spirit of collaboration.

As the MAIDS-GRID Class of 2024 steps into the next chapter of their journey, whether in academia, international organizations, NGOs, or policymaking, they carry with them the values of critical thinking, inclusivity, and social responsibility that define the MAIDS-GRID program.

Congratulations to the Master’s and Ph.D. graduates of 2024! Your achievements inspire future cohorts and reinforce the program’s mission to cultivate leaders who will contribute to positive change at both local and global levels.