Step-by-step implementation of cooperation with the University of South Australia.

On October 13th, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim – Vice Rector of the University – along with representatives from the Faculty of International Studies, the Faculty of Journalism and Communication, and the Office of External Relations and International Training Cooperation, held a meeting and working session with representatives from the University of South Australia – Professor Claire A. Woods and Associate Professor Michael Galvin of the School of Communication, International Relations and Languages.During the meeting, representatives from both sides discussed the upcoming 2+2 joint training program in Communication Management and International Relations, which will officially be implemented soon. Representatives from both universities expressed their hope that the program would soon be realized. In addition, several other topics of common interest were discussed: social work training in Vietnam, research on social issues, scholarships for young staff and students, etc. Later that afternoon, Professor Claire A. Woods and Associate Professor Michael Galvin held a discussion with students from the Faculty of International Studies, focusing primarily on communication in the era of globalization. The University of South Australia is the largest research and teaching university in South Australia (comprising 5 campuses and nearly 40,000 students, including nearly 10,000 international students from over 80 countries). The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of Information Technology and Communication Engineering, Commerce and Management, Environment and Resource Management, etc. Previously, during a visit to several Australian universities in February, Professor Nguyen Van Khanh signed a cooperation agreement with the University of South Australia. The main content of the agreement addresses issues of cooperation in training, scientific research, and the exchange of scholars and students. The joint undergraduate programs in Communication Management and International Relations will be the first two programs to launch and promote the development of joint training programs between the two universities. From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM tomorrow, October 14, 2011, Professor Claire A. Woods and Associate Professor Michael Galvin will continue their discussion with students from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication.