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PYU

Roll-Out Test
The Roll-Out Test of the Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub of PYU took place on 29th of September 2021. The centre was officially opened by the Vice President for International Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Taien Layraman. Afterwards, the project was presented by Aj. Michael Meallem, before introducing the IT Equipment of the facility. The Roll-Out Test also included a visit to the STEPup studio. Afterwards, other topic-related issues were discussed.

NMDC

Roll-Out Test
On 13th of October 2021, the Roll-Out Test of the Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (SEKH) of the National Management Degree College, Yangon took place. After the registration of all participants, the Principal Dr. Ni Lar Myint Htoo opened the event with her welcome speech. Then, Dr. San San Myint held a short lecture on the SEKH Operation and Social impact introduction to NMDC-SEKH. After a short break, the day continued with a tour through the NMDC Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. Participants could ask questions before the Roll-out event was closed with a ceremony and photo session.

PSU

Roll-Out Test
On 19th of January 2022, the Roll-Out Test of the Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub at PSU took place. After the registration of the participants, a forum for knowledge and experiences sharing in Social Entrepreneurship titled “Challenges and Opportunities of Social Entrepreneurship” took place. The event’s participants could join onsite or online. The forum was followed by an opening ceremony. First, the VDO presentation on the STEPup Project was delivered. Afterwards Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaiyawan Watthanachant, Dean of Faculty of Natural Resources at PSU held a welcoming speech. Dr. Rungrat Sae-Yang, Assistant to the Dean for International Relations on STEPup Project and Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub gave a reporting speech, before Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub, PSU President opened the event.


During the event, participants could visit Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Exhibitions of the STEPup Project, the Faculty of Natural Resources, and five Community Enterprises. The Faculty of Natural Resources presented their Aquatic Science and Innovative Management Division, the PSU Farmer Market, their 5 Business Units, a Student Exhibition on Community Economy, and the local implementation of the One Tambon One University Project, which is the cooperation between the Faculty of Natural Resources, PSU and Songkha Provincial Administrative Organization.

MU

Roll-Out Test
On 8th of April 2022, the Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub of MU was proudly opened. The Rector, Professor Dr. Tin Tun of the University of Mandalay held an opening speech and greeted all invitees of the event. Afterwards, also Dr. Marlar Than, Professor/Head, welcomed the participants and introduced the University of Mandalay Knowledge Hub. After the welcoming words and the introduction of the SEKH, activities that will take place in the Hub were explained by Daw Than Than Soe, Associate Professor. The activities will include seminars, workshops and training. The participants could enjoy refreshments and meet other participants after the first part of the opening event. Later on, Professor Dr. Tin Tun gave a closing speech, emphasizing the benefits of the SEKH at the University of Mandalay. It was a successful opening of the SEKH at the University of Mandalay.

BUU

Roll-Out Test
On 19th May 2022, Burapha University Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hubs welcomed the executive of Burapha University in the roll-out event at the Innovation Lab, Faculty of Management and Tourism, which is an official opening since the severe impact of COVID-19. The event is set to propose the STEPup project introduction, the project management and EU partners, in addition to the role and responsibility of Burapha University and other partners networks. The BUU STEPup team were attended as the witness of the fruitful event by the audiences.