IST Concludes Three Inspiring Days of Hands-on Learning, Career Discovery, and Sustainability Achievement
From 22–24 July 2026, the International School of Tourism connected classroom learning with future careers through hospitality, aviation, food and beverage, language, social engineering, and collaborative learning.
Throughout the three days of SRU Open House 2027, the International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, created a vibrant learning space filled with hands-on experiences, enjoyment, and inspiration. Students, parents, and visitors were able to explore academic programmes, professional skills, and career pathways in tourism and hospitality.
Under the concept “IST-SRU: Social Engineer Bar,” the School presented learning beyond textbooks by connecting knowledge with real practice. Activities included professional beverage-mixing demonstrations, introductions to aviation safety procedures and equipment, conversations with lecturers and current students, and presentations on social engineering and sustainable development.
Three Days at a Glance
Opening Day: From Classroom Learning to Future Careers
Visitors explored practical activities in tourism and hospitality, food and beverage, and aviation, while speaking directly with lecturers and senior students to better understand academic life and future career opportunities.
Language, Future Skills, and the Spirit of Social Engineers
The executive team and first-year students joined the “Social Engineer” song performance, followed by Thomas Tom’s session, “Speak English Naturally, Without Overthinking.” Programme showcases, student work, and creative booth activities added further energy to the day.
Inspiration Continued through the Final Day
The School continued welcoming visitors to explore its programmes, speak with lecturers and students, and experience learning activities drawn from real classes, helping prospective students see their future education and career pathways more clearly.
Highlights that Enriched the Open House
Welcoming Sriyapai School from Chumphon
A group of 42 teachers and students joined the “Learning Resource Field Trip: Opening the Door to Careers (Japanese Language)” and attended “Dream High, Fly Higher” to explore programmes, future skills, and careers in aviation, tourism, and hospitality.
Three Consecutive Years of Sustainability Recognition
The School received the Second Runner-Up Award in the Faculty Group Category of the 2026 Best Practices & Innovation for Sustainability Contest, marking its third consecutive year of recognition from this platform.
IST Young Bartender Championship 2026
The regional Southern Classic Bartender competition, held under the theme “LOCAL MEETS GLOBAL,” gave emerging bartenders a platform to transform Southern identity, local ingredients, storytelling, and presentation skills into distinctive creative beverages.
A Learning Space Connecting People and Partners
The activities encouraged participants to exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain insights from lecturers and students, while building awareness of the professional, language, creative, and teamwork skills required in service industries.
Overall, the activities reflected the School’s educational approach, which emphasizes experiential learning, future-ready professional skills, appreciation of local identity, and collaboration among the university, schools, communities, industry partners, and wider networks.
The success of the event was made possible by administrators, lecturers, staff, students, participating schools, communities, and partner networks. Together, they created a learning environment where young people could try, ask, explore, and gain greater confidence in shaping their futures.
“We do more than introduce programmes. We create experiences, build confidence, and help the next generation discover the future that is right for them.”
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
The International School of Tourism’s activities during SRU Open House 2027 align with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
| SDG Goal | Goal | Connection to the Activities |
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SDG 4 Quality Education |
Expands access to experiential learning, programme information, and further-study pathways, while building awareness of language, professional, and future-ready skills needed for education and employment. |
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth |
Supports career preparation in aviation, tourism, food and beverage, and hospitality through skills demonstrations, career guidance, and learning activities connected to industry expectations. |
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities |
Highlights local and Southern identity through creative activities and promotes the role of social engineers and community-connected learning in supporting sustainable local development. |
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals |
Strengthens collaboration among the university, schools, communities, industry partners, administrators, lecturers, staff, students, and partner networks to deliver meaningful learning experiences and prepare young people for the future. |
