Receiving a delegation from National Dong Hwa University (Taiwan, China)

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh said that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and National Dong Hwa University signed a memorandum of understanding in March 2018. On that basis, the Rector proposed that the two sides implement cooperation through activities such as student and trainee exchanges through joint programs, short-term courses; organize scientific seminars on topics related to Vietnam-Taiwan relations; conduct joint research.

In response, Prof. Ma Yuanrong expressed his thanks for the warm welcome of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. He highly appreciated the cooperation ideas of Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh. He added that National Dong Hwa University is currently moving towards establishing the Vietnam-Taiwan Research Center and invited Prof. Dr. Hoang Ba Thinh (Center for Gender, Population, Environment and Social Issues Research, University of Social Sciences and Humanities) to be the director of the Center. He also introduced the two Taiwan Experiential Education Programs (TEEP) for interns and the Education Excellence Scholarship (VEST 500) for Vietnamese graduate students and researchers.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh expressed his hope that the Vietnam-Taiwan Research Center will soon become a place for academic exchange and a bridge for cooperation between the two schools. The school will support Vietnamese language training for Taiwanese lecturers to serve the activities of the Center. The school also committed to sending suitable candidates to the two programs proposed by Prof. Ma Vien Vinh.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh received a souvenir from Prof. Ma Vien Vinh

National Dong Hwa University was officially established in July 1994, and currently consists of 8 member schools offering 38 undergraduate programs, 56 master's and doctoral programs. The school ranks 3rd in Taiwan in terms of wide range of disciplines such as science, engineering, design, environment, law, arts, social sciences, marine science, music, and business.