On the morning of June 17, 2024, a delegation from Warmadewa University, Indonesia, led by Dr. I Dewa Ayu Kristiantari, Director of the Education, Research and Public Service Program, visited National Economics University (NEU) to exchange experiences and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies.

Also attending the signing ceremony from Warmadewa University, Indonesia, were Dr. I Ketut Darma, Director of the Economic Development Program; Dr. Putu Ayu Sita Laksmi, Director of the Management Program; Dr. A.A. Krisna Murti, Director of the Accounting Program; Dr. I Wayan Kartana, Director of the Training Program; and Dr. I Made Suniastha Amerta, Director of the International Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, along with representatives of the University’s Faculty of Development Economics, Faculty of Accounting, and Faculty of Management.

Welcoming the delegation on behalf of NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management; Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha, Rector of the College of Economics and Public Management; and Prof. Dr. Dinh Duc Truong, Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies, who served as the liaison and organized the reception program. Also present were leadership representatives from departments, faculties, institutes, centers, and sociopolitical organizations across the University, and lecturers from the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies.

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

On behalf of the University leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu expressed his pleasure at welcoming the delegation from Warmadewa University, Indonesia, for a visit to exchange experiences and sign cooperation agreements with the University and its faculties and institutes.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu affirmed: “Over nearly 70 years of growth and development since its establishment, NEU has consistently maintained its leading position, strengths, and quality in education and research in economics, management, and business administration in Vietnam.” He also emphasized that NEU is always ready to share experiences with other universities to jointly create tangible value for learners and the community. He expressed confidence that the day’s cooperation agreement signing ceremony marked an important turning point in the partnership between the two universities.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President, also expressed appreciation for the efforts and significant contributions of the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies in advancing cooperation between the two universities and between their faculties and institutes. He hoped that this event would help the two universities establish deeper and broader partnerships, ranging from lecturer and student exchanges to joint scientific research and the organization of international conferences.

Dr. I Dewa Ayu Kristiantari, Director of the Education, Research and Public Service Program at Warmadewa University, Indonesia, delivers remarks.

On behalf of the Warmadewa University delegation, Dr. I Dewa Ayu Kristiantari thanked NEU and the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies for their warm and friendly welcome. Dr. I Dewa Ayu Kristiantari said that she and the leadership of Warmadewa University were very impressed by NEU’s history of development and achievements in teaching, research, and international cooperation. She and the delegation were therefore delighted to visit, exchange ideas, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NEU, and witness the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies and Warmadewa University’s Faculty of Economics and Business. With this memorable milestone, Dr. I Dewa Ayu Kristiantari hoped not only to strengthen educational cooperation but also to open up new opportunities for development in research and teaching between the two universities.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu and Dr. I Dewa Ayu Kristiantari exchange the cooperation agreement between the two universities.

Leadership representatives of the two universities exchange gifts and pose for commemorative photographs.

Prof. Dr. Dinh Duc Truong, Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies, and Dr. I Dewa Ayu Kristiantari sign the MOA.

Also during the meeting, the MOA signing ceremony between NEU’s Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies and Warmadewa University’s Faculty of Economics and Business took place in a formal and enthusiastic atmosphere, marking the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between the two units. Through this MOA, the two sides committed to jointly developing academic and research programs focusing on urgent issues such as climate change, sustainable urban management, and economic development. The event not only demonstrated both faculties’ determination to advance education and research but also opened up opportunities for deeper and broader cooperation in the future. Prof. Dr. Dinh Duc Truong, Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies, also affirmed that the MOA signing laid the foundation for an important milestone, reaffirming the two sides’ shared vision and strong ties toward sustainable and comprehensive development.

During the discussion on education systems and curricula, delegates from both sides engaged in a lively exchange of information about the structure and content of education at the two universities in general, and the research priorities of Warmadewa University’s Faculty of Economics and Business and NEU’s Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies in particular. Delegates shared experiences and advanced curricula to improve educational quality and meet students’ growing needs. Dr. Pham Sy Long, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation, shared experience in developing joint academic programs and lecturer and student exchanges. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thu Hoa, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies, discussed current research projects and potential cooperation between the two faculties and universities. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Thanh emphasized the importance of building connections and coordinating scientific research to address urgent environmental and economic issues. These contributions not only opened up new opportunities for cooperation but also promoted the development of joint projects toward sustainability and the comprehensive development of both universities.

Dr. Agung Parameswara, Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, discusses research activities.

Dr. Nguyen Hoang Nam, Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies, NEU, discusses ongoing projects and research.

During the session on the two faculties’ research activities, Dr. Agung Parameswara from Warmadewa University’s Faculty of Economics and Business gave a presentation on the research activities and findings of the Center for International Development and the Center for Climate Change. The presentation highlighted numerous opportunities for cooperation based on the two units’ areas of expertise, offering participants fresh insights and unique perspectives. Representing NEU’s Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Nam presented collaborative projects between the Faculty and international universities and the organization CCG. The presentation not only detailed the projects’ objectives and progress but also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in advancing research and developing sustainable economic solutions. The contributions from both sides created a rich academic atmosphere and encouraged the exchange of creative ideas among delegates.

The Warmadewa University delegation shares insights with students and tours NEU.

In the afternoon, the Warmadewa University delegation gave a lecture sharing insights and introducing their university to students in the Environmental Economics and Management class of Cohort 65. The delegation then took part in the NEU Tour to visit the University’s facilities, campus, and Library.

The event marked an important turning point in promoting international cooperation and improving the quality of education at both universities and their constituent units.

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Article and photos: Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies and Department of Communications

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