On the morning of January 11, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) held a gathering with international lecturers and students conducting research, working, and studying at the University ahead of the 2024 Giap Thin Lunar New Year.

A view of the gathering

Attending the gathering were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and international lecturers and students teaching and studying at the University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU

Speaking at the gathering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, noted that in 2023, NEU recorded significant achievements through active innovation, improvements to academic programs and teaching, and expanded international cooperation. These efforts strengthened the University’s standing as one of Vietnam’s leading higher education institutions, attracting large numbers of domestic and international students. These achievements also testified to the tireless efforts, creativity, and dedication of every lecturer and student at NEU.

With the Giap Thin Lunar New Year approaching, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu extended New Year wishes to international faculty, staff, and students, expressing his hope that celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year would be a special experience for each lecturer and student during their time studying and working at NEU. Vice President Nguyen Thanh Hieu also thanked international faculty, staff, and students for their trust in choosing NEU as a place to study, conduct research, and work.

Representatives of the University’s leadership present gifts to lecturers to mark the 2024 Giap Thin Lunar New Year

Reflecting on their firsthand experiences of Tet, international students spoke positively about the traditional cultural features of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year celebrations over their years of study at the University. They expressed gratitude for their teachers’ warmth, care, and support, and for providing every opportunity for them to study, conduct research, and develop their knowledge with peace of mind. The international students said they would strive to further improve their language skills and understanding of Vietnam to share with their families and friends back home.

In 2023, NEU had 73 international students and learners (from countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and South Korea, among others) and 13 foreign lecturers/teaching assistants.

A representative of international lecturers speaks at the gathering

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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