On 9th July, the VNUHCM-University of Science welcomed ASEAN friends and distinguished guests to participate in the AUN Summer Programme 2024 at the VNUHCM Urban Area within the university campus.

The AUN Summer Programme 2024 marked the first student exchange programme implemented across the ASEAN University Network (AUN), aiming to equip students in the ASEAN region with the necessary skills and knowledge to become leading global talents.

The programme aspired to cultivate students with advanced knowledge of urgent issues in the region and the world, along with problem-solving skills; an understanding of the countries and cultures within the region; the importance of cooperation and youth contributions to sustainable development in each country and the ASEAN region as a whole; as well as developing specialised knowledge and experience in businesses and industries to navigate challenges in the global socio-economic environment. It also provided opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to connect, contributing to each participant’s personal and professional development.

Representatives from VNUHCM-University of Science included:

– Assoc. Prof. Trần Minh Triết, Vice President;

– Dr. Võ Hồng Hải, Deputy Head of the Office of External Relations;

– Mr. Trần Quốc Đạt, Deputy Head of the Office of Student Affairs;

– Ms. Lê Thị Thu Hiền, President of the Viet Nam National Union of Students;

– Assoc. Prof. Bùi Việt Hùng, Lecturer in the Faculty of Environment;

– Dr. Nguyễn Lý Sĩ Phú, Lecturer in the Faculty of Environment.

The event at the university involved significant discussions on the interaction and impact of climate change on air quality and water resources. The sincerest gratitude is extended to all participants who visited Viet Nam. It is anticipated that each individual had an exceptional experience at VNUHCM and the VNUHCM-University of Science.