From 3-7 November 2026, the School of Nursing, University of Phayao, had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Pamela Van de Riet, Honorary Associate Professor from the University of Newcastle, Australia, as part of its Visiting Research Scholar Program. Dr. Van de Riet is an expert in qualitative nursing research.
On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Dao WieangKham, Dean of the School of Nursing, warmly welcomed Dr. Van de Riet and officially opened the program. During her visit, Dr. Van de Riet engaged in discussions and exchanged experiences with faculty members regarding qualitative research. She also delivered lectures titled “An Introduction to Qualitative Research” and “An Introduction to Narrative Inquiry” for master's students in the School of Nursing, as well as interested faculty members, on 7 November 2026 at Meeting Room 1, School of Nursing, University of Phayao.
In addition, Dr. Thaworn Lorga, a qualitative research expert from Northern College, participated as a guest speaker and shared his expertise with attendees. A total of 25 participants, including both onsite and online attendees, attended the lectures.
This activity was organized as part of the Visiting Research Scholar Program through the collaboration of the International Relations Office and the master’s Program of the School of Nursing. The program aimed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of faculty members and graduate students in qualitative research, with particular emphasis on narrative inquiry, a research approach that focuses on understanding the lived experiences and stories of individuals. This methodology is especially valuable for gaining deeper insights into the experiences of healthcare service users, which can contribute to improvements in healthcare quality and service delivery.
Furthermore, the program helped promote opportunities for international research collaboration and scholarly dissemination with overseas institutions. These efforts support the University's strategic goal of strengthening international recognition and enhancing its global academic engagement.