Meeting and working with representatives from the economic consulting firm Fitzpatrick Associates (Ireland).

During the meeting, Professor Pham Quang Minh gave a brief overview of the international cooperation programs of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, focusing on the International Development Studies specialization project jointly developed by the Faculty of International Studies, University College Cork (UCC, Ireland) and the Irish Embassy in Vietnam. After a period of designing the curriculum framework, textbooks, and reference materials, the specialization will officially be launched in September of this year. Through this, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will become the first educational institution in Vietnam to teach this specialization at the Bachelor's level.

On behalf of Ireland, Dr. Jim Fitzpatrick highly appreciated the collaborative efforts between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and its Irish partners. He hoped that these activities would continue to be implemented and strengthened in the future. As a representative of the Irish government, Fitzpatrick Associates is ready to support activities aimed at promoting bilateral relations between Vietnam and Ireland. Dr. Jim Fitzpatrick also took the time to discuss with Professor Pham Quang Minh the prospects for future cooperation between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and UCC. Accordingly, in June, the Rector of the University will visit UCC to discuss plans for developing a Master's program in International Development Studies.

Professor Pham Quang Minh presents a commemorative gift to Dr. Jim Fitzpatrick.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has had many collaborations with Irish partners, especially with University College Cork. The University and UCC have co-organized several academic events such as the International Conference “International Cooperation for Rural Development in Vietnam: Connecting Policy and Practice” in November 2016; and “Urbanization and Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam in the 21st Century” in July 2017. In terms of cultural exchange, on January 26, 2018, the University, in collaboration with the Irish Embassy, ​​organized a performance by the folk band Mick Moloney & Friends for 400 attendees at the auditorium on the 8th floor of building E.