From June 1 to June 7, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hung Quang, Rector of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, conducted a visit and working trip to the University of Helsinki (UH) and Laurea University of Applied Sciences (UAS), as well as to the Finnish National Agency for Education and representatives from the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This trip was part of the “Enhancing Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development in Vietnam” (CLIDEV) project. The cooperation program involves universities including Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam National University of Forestry, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Tay Nguyen University, the University of Helsinki, and Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland. Accompanying the delegation was Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha, Director of the Institute of Forestry and Forestry Development (Project Director of TUAF).
During the trip, Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hung Quang led the delegation in meetings with the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Viikki Tropical Resources Institute under the University of Helsinki; Laurea University of Applied Sciences; the Finnish National Agency for Education; and representatives of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The parties discussed the specific activities carried out under the project in 2023, the completed activities for the 2021-2023 period, and the next steps to be taken before the project concludes in August 2024.
The working trip was a great success, with the CLIDEV project activities of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry being highly recognized and appreciated by the project sponsors, the Finnish National Agency for Education, the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the participating Finnish universities. Additionally, the Rector held discussions proposing further cooperation in other programs related to faculty and student exchange, research, and long-term collaboration in the fields of agriculture, forestry, and climate change with representatives of the Finnish National Agency for Education and the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These partners were very supportive, and several activities are expected to be implemented soon in 2024.
On this occasion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hung Quang also extended a formal invitation to the leaders of the University of Helsinki, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, and scientists from both institutions to visit, work, and participate in the international conference “Thai Nguyen Climate Change 2024,” scheduled from November 4-7, 2024, in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the founding of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry.
