We are thrilled to celebrate our esteemed partner, UTM, for their phenomenal achievement in soaring to 25th Place in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026!

This is the Highest Regional Standing in UTM’s History, a remarkable testament to their commitment to excellence, impactful research, and the philosophy of “Innovating Sustainable Solutions.”

RAVTE is incredibly proud to partner with a leading institution that continues to advance knowledge for the benefit of society.

Dear Esteemed RAVTE Members,
The Editorial Board of INVOTEC (Innovation of Vocational Technology Education), published by Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, warmly invites researchers, scholars, and practitioners from RAVTE member institutions to submit original manuscripts.
🔎 Focus and Scope
 Innovation and technology in vocational and technical education;
 Curriculum and instructional design for TVET;
 Green skills and sustainable development in vocational education;
 Career development and workforce integration;
 Vocational teacher training and career development;
 Policy, governance, and global perspectives in vocational education;
🌟 Key Benefits of Publishing with INVOTEC
Article Processing Charge (APC): Free of Charge (No publication fee).
– Double-blind peer-review process.
– Open Access and globally visible.
Indexing: Indexed in DOAJ, Crossref, Dimensions, Google Scholar, Garuda, and SINTA 5 (Currently under review for Scopus inclusion).
Publication Frequency: Biannual (June and December).
📝 Submission Details
No Fixed Deadline: Manuscripts are processed on a priority basis. Promptly completed articles will be considered for the nearest available issue.
Submission Link: https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/invotec/about/submissions
Journal Website: https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/invotec
Contact for Information: invotec@upi.edu
Contribute your research and enhance its visibility within the global TVET community!

On 31 July 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Sommai Pivsa-Art, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT) and the Regional Association for Vocational and Technical Education in Asia (RAVTE), presided over the opening ceremony of the international collaboration programme entitled COLLABORATION “COMMUNITY EXPLORATION: AYUTTHAYA CULTURAL EXPEDITION” at the Faculty of Technical Education, RMUTT, Pathum Thani, Thailand.

This programme, held from 29 July to 4 August 2025, was jointly organized by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universitas Airlangga (Indonesia), and RMUTT (Thailand), as part of an academic and cultural collaboration among member institutions under the RAVTE network. UTM, a long-standing and active member of RAVTE, has continuously supported regional initiatives that promote internationalisation, sustainability, and youth engagement in technical and vocational education.

The programme brought together over 50 students and academic staff from the three countries to engage in various activities that foster intercultural understanding and regional cooperation. Highlights included:
• Ice-breaking and language exchange sessions to build friendships and cultural awareness;
• Workshops on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including knowledge transfer sessions and the RMUTT Nature Challenge promoting citizen science;
• Cultural performances and handicraft demonstrations representing Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia;
• Educational tours to the Science Museum and historic sites in Ayutthaya.

This meaningful collaboration exemplifies SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, emphasizing the importance of global and regional partnerships in achieving sustainable development. The event also reaffirmed the strength of the RAVTE network in facilitating people-to-people connections and institutional engagement across Asia.
In his opening remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Sommai Pivsa-Art expressed appreciation for the active participation of all institutions and highlighted the vital role of RAVTE in uniting higher education institutions to co-create solutions and build resilient communities through education, innovation, and shared cultural values.

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We proudly extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Emeritus Dr. Jailani Md. Yunos on his prestigious appointment as UNESCO Chair on TVET Educators Competence and Transversal Skills for Professional Development.

This recognition reflects his outstanding contributions and lifelong dedication to advancing TVET education across the region and beyond.

With best wishes,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sommai Pivsa-Art
President of RAVTE and RMUTT