On August 18th, representatives from the VNUHCM-University of Science and representatives from RMIT University met to discuss mutual programmes and training cooperation at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels.

On the side of the University of Science was the attendance of Assoc. Prof. Quách Ngô Diễm Phương – Dean of the Faculty of Biology – Biotechnology, Assoc. Prof. Trương Hải Nhung – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Biology – Biotechnology and lecturers in the same faculty. There was also the attendance of Assoc. Prof. Ngô Đại Nghiệp – Head of the External Relations Office.

On the side of RMIT University, there were Dr. Tuyền Trương – Programme Manager of Biology and Food Technology and other faculty members of the programme.

At the exchange, the two Universities had brief introductions and presentations about each University’s training programmes and majors to find a common direction in research and teaching. For bachelor’s degree training, the University of Science wishes to promote the development of joint programmes with foreign universities, especially with majors and fields of training together with RMIT. Students will study for two years in Viet Nam to complete basic subjects, then transfer two years of study abroad to specialise in Biology – Biotechnology, which is academically convenient for research afterwards. The two universities also discussed the implementation of dual degree training programmes for Master’s and Doctoral levels so that students can continue to pursue academic paths at domestic and foreign universities.

Regarding the future orientation, the University of Science and RMIT Viet Nam wish to continue cooperating in the academic development, research and diversification of biological products developed by the two universities. Simultaneously, they exchange information to provide training programme information and legal procedures for future implementation.