WU Shines at NUCA 11: Claiming 21 Awards and the Ultimate Champion Title in Agricultural Innovation
Walailak University (WU) successfully concluded hosting the 11th National Undergraduate Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology (NUCA 11) on February 24, 2026. Demonstrating remarkable potential in agricultural innovation, WU students and faculty proudly secured 21 national awards, reflecting the institution’s high academic standards.
Highlighting this exceptional academic achievement, WU claimed two prestigious institutional trophies:
Champion Award: For achieving the highest overall score across all competition categories.
Best Poster Award: For securing the highest total score in poster presentations.
WU’s young researchers showcased highly practical and groundbreaking innovations across various disciplines:
Agro-Industry & Agricultural Engineering: Sweeping the most “Outstanding” awards, top projects included red palm oil oleogel as a butter substitute in cookies (Oral) and fish crackers made from Nakhon Si Thammarat local rice flour (Poster).
Plant Science: An “Outstanding” poster award was given to the innovative use of UV radiation to improve Trichoderma fungi against durian root rot.
Animal Science: Research on utilizing black soldier fly larvae for native chicken feed to reduce costs earned a “Very Good” rating.
Agricultural Extension Speech: An “Outstanding” English presentation on “Upcycling Coffee By-products” brilliantly showcased both language proficiency and sustainability concepts.
During the closing ceremony, WU officially passed the host flag to Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, the designated host for NUCA 12 next year, ensuring the continued strengthening of the national agricultural student network.
The School of Agricultural Technology extends its warmest congratulations to all students and advisors whose dedication continues to elevate Thai agriculture toward global standards.
