On the morning of October 8, 2024, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of National Economics University (NEU), and representatives of the leadership of the University’s units welcomed and met with a delegation of Irish education organizations.

An overview of the meeting

Representing the delegation of Irish education organizations at the meeting were Jayanthi Thevarajah, Head of Education Development for Southeast Asia at the Irish Government’s economic development agency and head of the delegation, along with representatives of universities in Ireland.

Also attending from NEU were Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chairman of the Science and Training Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education; Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy, Rector of the College of Technology; representatives of the leadership of the University’s colleges, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and faculty and staff.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks.

At the meeting, the two sides discussed and agreed on numerous important opportunities for cooperation in education, training, and academic exchange.

Specifically, the two sides discussed and agreed to propose draft Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) to formalize cooperation activities in the coming period. These agreements will provide a legal foundation and framework for implementing joint training programs, student and lecturer exchanges, and joint research.

In addition, universities in Ireland and NEU will develop joint training programs at the bachelor’s and postgraduate levels, offering students opportunities to access international education and earn qualifications recognized by both sides.

Jayanthi Thevarajah, Head of Education Development for Southeast Asia at the Irish Government’s economic development agency, delivers remarks.

At the meeting, the two sides also discussed in detail opportunities for lecturer and student exchanges between NEU and universities in Ireland. These exchanges will enable lecturers from NEU and Irish universities to share knowledge and teaching methods and collaborate on research to improve the quality of training, while also opening up opportunities for students to study, undertake internships, and experience the culture of the partner country.

The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation on research projects, focusing on areas such as economic development, governance, and educational technology, with the aim of producing research of high practical value.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, opening up new avenues for future international exchange programs, lecturer and student exchanges, and research cooperation between NEU and universities in Ireland.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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