On the afternoon of March 7, 2023, the high-level delegation of the Francophone University Organization (AUF) led by Prof. Slim Khalbous - AUF General Director visited and worked with leaders of the University of Danang (UD), an active member of AUF (since 1995). Associate Professor, PhD. Nguyen Ngoc Vu - Director of UD chaired the meeting and worked with the delegation. On this occasion, the two sides jointly opened the Francophone Career Center (CEF Danang) located at the University of Technology and Education - UD.
Overview of working session between Leader of The University of Danang and High-Level Delegation of AUF
Also attending the event were Prof. Laurent Sermet - Director of AUF Asia-Pacific region; Ms. Do Hoang Linh Nga - AUF Communications Manager; Mr. Huynh Duc Truong - Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Da Nang city; Associate Professor, PhD. Nguyen Huu Hieu - Rector of University of Science and Technology - UD; Associate Professor, PhD. Phan Cao Tho - Principal of University of Technology and Education - UD and representatives of the Board of Directors of member universities; business representatives, Francophone innovation-startup centers in Da Nang (DNES Enterprise Garden, Unisoft, Smart City Project...); representing units belonging to and directly of UD.
President of UD, Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Vu stated
At the meeting, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu - Director of UD delivered a welcome speech to Professor. Slim Khalbous - General Director and AUF's high-level delegation "came a long way to visit and work with UD"; Sincerely thank the good feelings, valuable and effective companionship and support that AUF has given to UD as well as its member universities for nearly 30 years.
"This is an important event, opening a new and promising period of cooperation, suitable to the context and development requirements of both sides." The presence of the General Director and the high-level delegation of AUF today demonstrates the affection and determination to promote cooperation between AUF and UD in the coming time, UD Director Nguyen Ngoc Vu emphasized.
Prof. Slim Khalbous - General Director stated
With the strategy and vision of striving to become one of the three major training and scientific research centers in Vietnam, targeting the region and the world; Realizing the desire to become a National University, UD cooperates very closely with international organizations and prestigious universities and partners in the world, especially AUF and universities in the Francophone community, see This is the "key" to contribute to improving the quality of training and scientific research, for the goal of sustainable development.
Prof. Laurent Sermet - Director of AUF of Asia-Pacific
UD would like to thank AUF and highly appreciate the results of cooperation between the two sides over the past years, which have contributed significantly to the development of UD; demonstrating the mission and outstanding role of AUF with milestones such as: Forming French language training programs at UD; Implementing scholarship programs, exchanging staff, lecturers, researchers and students in Francophone countries around the world; Implement scientific projects and international cooperation; Established Danang International Institute of Technology DNIIT (with the cooperation of three parties: AUF, Cote d'Azur University and UD); Support UD students affected by natural disasters; Support research and application of scientific products to prevent and control Covid-19...
Delegates exchanged and discussed cooperation opportunities
The Director of UD proposed to AUF leaders a number of directions and contents of cooperation in the new period, which are:
(1) Proposal to organize the Conference of Presidents of AUF member universities in the Asia-Pacific region (CONFRASIE-2023) at UD, thereby creating opportunities to promote stronger cooperation between universities Francophone University;
(2) Expect AUF to act as a "bridge" to support UD in strengthening cooperation with Francophone universities, especially in exchanging lecturers and students, implementing collaborative research projects, and making positive contributions into the socio-economic development of the Central Highlands region and Da Nang city (building smart cities, responding to climate change, developing clean green energy and eliminating hunger and reducing poverty). …);
President of UD giving flower and souvenirs
3) Propose AUF to introduce and sponsor international scientists to teach and cooperate in research at UD;
(4) Expect AUF to support scholarships for UD's staff and students to have more opportunities for post-graduate training and research at prestigious universities that are members of AUF;
(5) AUF supports UD in innovating university administration in a professional and effective direction, preferably with digital transformation from the experience of successful universities in this field.
General Director of AUF giving souvernirs
Speaking at the working session, Prof. Slim Khalbous - General Director of AUF expressed his joy when visiting and working with UD. AUF leaders respectfully thanked UD leaders for their respectful welcome to students, and expressed their hope that there will continue to be more opportunities to cooperate with UD in the coming time.
Appreciate the development strategy and vision of UD, including the international cooperation strategy with many contents consistent with AUF's global strategy with the mission of restoring opportunities through knowledge and science. cooperation, for the development of members, AUF General Director acknowledged and shared with UD leaders on export issues, orientation to improve the level of reasonableness between the two sides.
Delegates took photos at the working session
Regarding supporting experts, granting scholarships and connecting lecturers and students, AUF is always interested and has many forms of support for members, including UD through projects (initiated by AUF). Initiate and invite members to submit applications; projects under bilateral agreements between AUF and members or projects between UD and an AUF member university).
AUF currently has exchange programs for graduate students, lecturers, and students in the Francophone sector, whereby UD has the opportunity to send students to AUF member universities and vice versa can receive international students. to exchange, study and research. AUF has also recently established a Science Academy, in which connection and cooperation to enhance university governance innovation is a key content, AUF leaders said.
AUF with UD and UTE opening the CEF Center
Planting trees in front of the premises
CEF Danang Center was born to bring many job and start-up opportunities for students, promote school-business cooperation
With the educational philosophy: "Professional mastery, responsible living, continuous progress", the establishment of CEF Danang located at the University of Technical Education - UD hopes to bring more career guidance opportunities, career development, employment and entrepreneurship for students; Promoting school-business cooperation, connecting with the community, contributing to the common development of society, Associate Professor, PhD. Phan Cao Tho - Principal of University of Technical Education - UD shared.
The visit of the General Director and the AUF high-level delegation shows the commitment to continue promoting cooperation between the two sides
CEF Danang is one of three CEF centers in Vietnam and among nine CEF centers established by AUF in seven countries in the Asia-Pacific region (Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Thailand, China). , Vanuatu and Vietnam). The center is designed according to international standards and will carry out many activities in 04 main areas: Consulting, providing information and guidance on finding jobs; Soft skills training; Professional certification and Entrepreneurship.