On December 11, 2025, at National Economics University (NEU), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, met with a delegation from the University of Adelaide (Australia) to strengthen connections and advance cooperation programs in education, research, and the development of high-quality human resources between the two universities.

An overview of the meeting

Attending the meeting on behalf of the University of Adelaide were Lori Hocking, Vice President for Global Partnerships, and Le Linh, Global Partnerships Manager.

Also representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management; Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha, Rector of the School of Economics and Public Management; Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy, Rector of the College of Technology; Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation; and faculty and staff of the University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of National Economics University, and Lori Hocking, Vice President for Global Partnerships at the University of Adelaide, exchange views at the meeting

At the meeting, the two sides reviewed notable outcomes of their cooperation to date and agreed on several directions for expansion in the coming period. Discussions focused on developing the “Training-the-Trainer” program to design and implement a systematic professional development program aimed at enhancing NEU lecturers’ pedagogical and professional capabilities in line with international standards.

The two universities also discussed coordination mechanisms for doctoral education under Project 89, including joint supervision, research exchanges, and support for Vietnamese PhD candidates. This was considered an area of cooperation with significant potential to help improve the quality of the research workforce.

The two sides also devoted time during the meeting to discussing a joint research initiative under the Australia Awards Fellowships (AAF), considering the possibility of implementing a collaborative project with NEU’s College of Technology focused on research topics with practical benefits for both sides.

Alongside research, the two universities continued discussions on a joint academic program involving the School of Economics and Public Management and the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies. The discussions focused on exploring opportunities to jointly develop interdisciplinary courses, short courses, and specialized professional development programs aligned with national development priorities and responsive to the demand for high-quality education in the new context.

The two universities also discussed plans to organize an annual Sustainable Development Exhibition in Hanoi to strengthen academic exchanges and student connections, as well as a seminar on “International Experience in Improving University Rankings” to share strategic models for enhancing the reputation and standing of universities in the region and worldwide.

Leaders of the two institutions exchange gifts and pose for a commemorative photo

The meeting concluded in a friendly and open spirit of cooperation, opening up many new prospects for collaboration between NEU and the University of Adelaide. Both sides expressed their hope that the programs discussed would be implemented soon, helping to enhance the quality of education, expand research networks, and increase internationalization opportunities for the University’s lecturers and students.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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