Receiving and working with the delegation from Uppsala University (Sweden)

During the meeting, Professor Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) introduced the main achievements in training, scientific research, and the main research directions of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities; emphasizing the goal of building a research university and internationalization. In recent years, the University has promoted internationalization by strengthening English-language teaching content, welcoming many international students from the US (Princeton University), Japan (Meiji University), and Germany (Giessen University) to participate in short-term study programs, promoting academic disciplines related to international relations, and organizing international research projects and conferences with universities around the world, such as Stockholm University (Sweden). The University hopes to strengthen cooperation with Swedish universities through activities such as student and faculty exchange, co-organizing international scientific conferences, and cooperation in international publications.

Professor Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) introduced the University to Professor Leif Kirsebom.

In response, Professor Leif Kirsebom thanked the University for its warm welcome and made several specific cooperation proposals, including (i) organizing an international conference on Education for Sustainable Development in the region, to provide an opportunity for scientists, managers, educators, and businesses to discuss one of the most important global issues today; and (ii) establishing a regional center for sustainable development at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, with the support of the Swedish International Centre for Education for Sustainable Development and UNESCO.

Professor Pham Quang Minh agreed with the above proposals and suggested signing a cooperation agreement between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Uppsala University in the future to create a formal cooperation framework. The Cooperation and Development Office will be the liaison between the two sides.

Professor Pham Quang Minh presents a commemorative gift to Professor Leif Kirsebom.

Professor Pham Quang Minh poses for a commemorative photo with the delegation from Uppsala University.

Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is a research university in Sweden. In international rankings, Uppsala is one of the best universities in the Nordic region and a prestigious higher education institution in Europe. Uppsala University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including 70 entry-level programs and 60 master's programs. Notably, there are 40 international master's programs and nearly 800 freestanding courses taught in English. Uppsala boasts an outstanding faculty, including some of the best lecturers from around the world, whose goal is to educate, inspire, and help students excel.