In celebration of Khon Kaen University’s 60th anniversary and its stride into the seventh decade in 2025, the Khon Kaen University Library has unveiled a new service innovation: the “KKU Research Skill Enhancing Hub,” or simply, “KKU Research Hub.” This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive learning environment and support the development of essential research skills for students, faculty, and researchers.
The KKU Research Hub is designed as a “Phygital Learning Experience”—a hybrid model that combines both Physical and Digital Hubs. It offers a wide array of resources that support every stage of the research process. The content is organized into 12 modules covering all essential steps: Research Question, Literature Review, Hypothesis Generation, Research Design, Sample Size Calculation, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Result Interpretation, Manuscript Preparation, Reference Management and Research Publication and Presentation
The Hub offers a diverse range of materials including videos, physical books, digital books, journal articles, open-access content, and both traditional and Generative AI-based research tools. In particular, the platform features prompt templates designed to help researchers effectively use Generative AI tools throughout the research process.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, Acting President of Khon Kaen University, remarked during the launch ceremony:
“I commend the University Library for its commitment to developing new services that align with the university’s vision and mission. The KKU Research Hub is a valuable resource that integrates knowledge and tools across all stages of the research process. I encourage students, faculty, researchers, and all interested individuals to utilize this platform to enhance their research capabilities and elevate the quality of their work.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supat Sinawat, Director of the Khon Kaen University Library, also shared:
“As a learning center for all, the KKU Library is dedicated to developing service innovations that support education, research, and innovation excellence. We hope that the KKU Research Hub will become a key resource for all who wish to improve their research skills. We warmly invite students, staff, faculty, and the broader public to explore the Hub, enhance their research capabilities, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge that drives sustainable development in society.”
