Received the Political and Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh informed Mr. Robert Bissett about a number of cooperation plans between the USSH and Canadian universities such as Laval University (developing a joint master's program in International Relations, organizing an international conference on a topic of mutual interest in 2019) and Humber College (towards establishing an English Center at the University; student and trainee exchange). Mr. Robert Bissett highly appreciated the University's efforts to strengthen the above cooperation.

In addition, the two sides discussed the organization of an exchange and meeting between Canadian writer and filmmaker Ivan Coyote and Vietnamese students. The event is scheduled to take place on November 16 at the 8th floor of Hall E, 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 thanks to the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam for the idea of ​​organizing the above event. The President pledged that the University will create the best conditions to ensure the success of the exchange. This activity not only aims to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Canada diplomatic relations but also helps students, lecturers and staff of the University understand more deeply and contribute to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

In recent years, the USSH has welcomed many politicians, high-ranking officials and famous scholars from Canada such as Governor General of Canada David Johnston and Premier of Ontario, Canada Kathleen Wynne. These events were successful, wonderful and left a deep impression on the partners as well as the staff, lecturers and students of the University.