Receiving the delegation of the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh introduced to Ms. Elisa Cavacece the project “Collaboration in capacity building in key areas of International Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities” implemented by the University and University College Cork (UCC, Ireland), with funding from the Irish Aid Fund. Among the achievements of the project, the most notable is the establishment of the International Development Studies major, with the first student cohort in the 2018-2019 academic year. It is expected that in the next academic year, the University will develop this major into an independent bachelor's program.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh presents a souvenir to Ms. Elisa Cavacece

In addition, the two sides discussed the organization of an exchange and presentation by Mr. Ruairi de Burca, Director General of Irish Aid, to students and staff of the University on Ireland's International Development Policy, as well as the aid that Ireland provides to Vietnam. The event will take place on May 16 at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. The two sides have reached preliminary agreement on issues such as the auditorium, participants, language, reception procedures and equipment.

On behalf of the University, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh expressed his gratitude to the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam for the idea of ​​organizing the above event. The President said that the University will create the best conditions to ensure the success of the exchange. This activity also helps students, lecturers and staff of the University to understand more deeply and contribute to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Ireland. For her part, Ms. Elisa Cavacece pledged that the Embassy of Ireland will continue to accompany the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in cooperation and development projects with Irish universities.