Strengthening cooperation between USSH, VNU-HCM and BSRU, Thailand
On June 23, USSH, VNU-HCM welcomed a delegation from Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU), Thailand. The meeting served as a reflection on over 15 years of collaboration and a platform to discuss updates to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Overview of the conference - Photo: LÝ NGUYÊN
Speaking at the session, Dr. Lê Hoàng Dũng, Vice Rector of USSH, emphasized that international cooperation remains a strategic pillar. Renewing ties with long-standing partners like BSRU carries both academic and cultural significance, facilitating bilateral friendship and cultural exchange.
Dr. Lê Hoàng Dũng, Vice Rector of USSH, VNU-HCM, emphasized that USSH, VNU-HCM always identifies international cooperation as a strategic orientation in academic development and human resource training - Photo: LÝ NGUYÊN
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanakorn Sawangcharoen, Rector of BSRU, expressed his delight at reconnecting with USSH leadership after a hiatus caused by the pandemic. He highlighted the 2009 MoU as a foundation for successful initiatives such as short-term Vietnamese language programs for Thai students, Vietnamese lecturers teaching at BSRU, and other cultural exchange events, while expressing hope for a new, more detailed MoU.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanakorn Sawangcharoen, Rector of BSRU, at the meeting - Photo: LÝ NGUYÊN
During the meeting, both sides discussed future cooperation directions, proposing short-term bilateral student exchanges (10–20 days) centered on language learning and cultural immersion. Potential areas for collaboration included joint postgraduate training, bilateral conferences, co-hosting Vietnamese language proficiency exams in Thailand, and broader cultural exchange activities. These align with each institution’s strengths and strategic focus on regional integration and multilingual workforce development. Additionally, USSH representatives also underscored the importance of clearly defining implementation responsibilities in the revised MoU.
Representatives of the two parties exchanged at the meeting - Photo: LÝ NGUYÊN
Regarding language use, both universities agreed to encourage students to study each other’s languages and to adopt English as the common academic medium in specialized activities outside of language studies. This initiative aims to foster broader access among students and enhance international engagement.
Representatives from USSH, VNU-HCM and BSRU - Photo: LÝ NGUYÊN
The discussions inform the drafting of a new MoU, expected to be officially signed soon. This renewed collaboration marks a meaningful milestone in strengthening academic linkages, deepening mutual cultural understanding, and nurturing global citizens.
Source: LÝ NGUYÊN
Translated by: Như Quỳnh Lý
