On 24/10/2022, the British Council and the Vietnam Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS) signed a memorandum of understanding in London to collaborate on educational projects between the UK and Vietnam. Specifically, the two organisations will work closely to support professional development of Vietnamese early career researchers using resources from both the British Council and VIS. In the long term, they hope to develop a network of multidisciplinary research groups in the area of UK and Vietnam research priorities.
In the event participated:
- Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thu Thuy, the director general, Higher Education Department, Ministry of Education and Training
- Assoc. Prof. Huynh Quyet Thang, President, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
- Dr. Nguyen Trung Dung, CEO, BK-Holdings, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
- Assoc. Prof. Vu Duy Hai, Director, Biomedical Electronics Centers, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
- Dr. Bui Thi Ngoc Thuy, Deputy Head, External Affairs Office, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
- Prof. Tran Thanh Hai, Rector, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology
- Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Hoai Nga, Head, International Office, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology
- Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phu Khanh, Vice President Phenikaa University
- Dr. Ngo Thi Thuy Huong, Research Leader, ECET Lab, Phenikaa University
- Dr. Nguyen Nu Nguyet Anh, Dean, Faculty of Sociolgy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, HCMC
- Dr. Ton Quang Cuong, Dean Faculty of Education Technology, University of Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- Assoc. Prof. Pham Thi Thanh Hai, Director, Science and Corporate Development Department, University of Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- Dr. Vo Truong Son, Vice General Director, University of Transport and Communications- Campus in HCMC
- Dr. Nguyen Van Du, Head Academic Affairs Office, University of Transport and Communications- Camps in HCMC
- Dr. Ha Trung Hieu, Vice Head, Science, Technology and International Cooperation Office, University of Transport and Communications- Campus in HCMC
- The Embassy of Vietnam in London, VIS, representatives of UK universities, research councils, UK Ed-Tech companies, ministries and other professional bodies
The key objectives of the programme were to create a platform for sharing the higher education policies and helping participants understand the innovation and impact of higher education sector in the UK and the priorities of Vietnamese higher education agenda. Ultimately, the partnership aims to provide more opportunities in student exchange and research collaboration.
More information about the event can be found here: https://www.britishcouncil.vn/sites/default/files/uk_inward_mission_networking_programme_24.10.22_0.pdf