Welcoming the delegation from Victoria University (Canada)

During the meeting, Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan introduced basic information about the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, focusing on the university's internationalization strategy through strengthening English-language teaching programs and expanding cooperation with international partners. The university hopes to exchange and cooperate with Victoria University through specific activities such as organizing joint seminars, student and faculty exchanges, etc.

On behalf of Canada, Professor Jamie Cassels expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. He stated that Victoria University aims to expand its training partnerships with universities in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in Southeast Asia. Victoria University is ready to collaborate with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in research and training in fields such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, etc. Professor Jamie Cassels hoped to exchange ideas for direct cooperation with the faculties and departments of the University.

Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan presents a commemorative gift to Professor Jamie Cassels.

Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan poses for a commemorative photo with the delegation from Victoria University.

Next, the University listened to Professor Jamie Cassels present basic information about Victoria University, such as its geographical location, student structure, faculties and training programs, educational philosophy, and scope of international cooperation, with an emphasis on social sciences and humanities. Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan thanked Professor Jamie Cassels for his presentation and stated that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities could learn a great deal from Victoria University, especially regarding its educational philosophy focused on dynamism, autonomy, and experiential learning methods for students.

Professor Jamie Cassels gave an overview of Victoria University.

Victoria University was founded in 1963 in the northeastern part of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Currently, the university has 22,000 full-time students, 16% of whom are international students from 110 different countries, along with over 75,000 preparatory students. The university has 450 humanities and social science faculties with 12,000 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students. Some of the university's humanities and social science disciplines include anthropology, economics, environmental studies, political science, psychology, and sociology. Victoria University has partnerships with 300 international partners from 50 different countries.