Collaborations are an important in research because they allow us to produce far reaching research while still being experts in our small niches. This week (6th-8th March 2019), we were happy to welcome Dr. Rujira Jitwung (Senior Research Officer, Expert Centre of innovative Clean Energy and Environment, TISTR), Dr. Sophon Sirisattha (Senior Research Officer, Biodiversity Research Center, TISTR) and Dr. Kanjana Tuantet (Research Officer, Expert Centre of Innovative Clean Energy and Environment, TISTR) for a visit to UKM-YSD Chair for Sustainable Development. The activities during the visit includes meeting and laboratory visit, sharing the research experience on microalgae, biomass and renewable energy and discussion on MOU extension and expansion between Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research and UKM.