Welcoming Dr. Yusuf Kalyango, Ohio University (USA)

At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh introduced the main achievements in training, scientific research and the main research directions of the University; emphasizing the goal of building a research university, strengthening research projects, especially international publishing. As a leading training and research center in the Vietnamese higher education community, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has soon established cooperative relationships with universities in the United States. The President proposed expanding cooperation between the University and Ohio Universities in areas such as implementing joint research projects, exchanging lecturers and students.

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Quang Minh and Dr. Yusuf Kalyango take a souvenir photo

Dr. Yusuf Kalyango welcomed the School’s welcome and suggested that the two schools soon sign a memorandum of understanding at the school level, aiming to sign formal cooperation documents. The School of Journalism and Communication will play a leading role in the cooperation between the School and Ohio University.

Continuing the working program, Dr. Yusuf Kalyango gave a presentation to the students of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication at the 2nd floor auditorium, building H. The presentation was on the topic of international journalism in the current context, focusing on the issue of international conflicts and the task of reporting on conflicts. Through a close and open presentation, Dr. Yusuf Kalyango clarified the basic issues of conflicts such as the origin, levels of conflicts, measures to resolve conflicts and especially journalism in the current context of conflicts. Dr. Yusuf Kalyango concluded that conflicts are something to be avoided but also necessary in each individual, society, organization and more broadly, the whole world. The responsibility of each journalist today is to contribute to creating peaceful journalism through researching, handling and reporting objectively on conflicts in society and the world.

Dr. Yusuf Kalyango

Dr. Yusuf Kalyango takes a souvenir photo with lecturers and students of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication

Dr. Yusuf Kalyango also introduced some basic experiences and orientations in reporting on conflicts to help students have a more comprehensive view of an issue that has not received much attention. Students also shared their opinions, views, and solutions on issues related to journalism in general and conflict communication in particular. The presentation was enthusiastically received and highly appreciated by lecturers and students of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication, thanks to the rich and profound content as well as the highly interactive presentation style of Dr. Yusuf Kalyango.