VNOn November 14, the University of Natural Sciences, VNU-HCM held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with the University of Silesia in Katowice (USIL), Poland. The event took place within the framework of the 20th Anniversary of the Oceanography Department, with the participation of leaders of the two schools, representatives of faculties and departments, and a large number of lecturers and students.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed to enhance academic exchanges, promote training and research cooperation and expand scientific development opportunities between the two higher education institutions. The cooperation contents focus on the exchange of undergraduate and graduate students, creating conditions for learners to access international training environments, experience practical research, and improve professional capacity. In addition, the two schools agreed to increase the exchange of lecturers and researchers in interdisciplinary teaching and research activities, contributing to broadening the academic vision and international experience for the professional team.
In the field of scientific research, HCMUS and USIL aim to implement joint cooperation projects, build inter-school research groups, and jointly organize international seminars and conferences to promote knowledge sharing, expand the network of experts and improve the quality of scientific publications. The two sides also agreed to exchange learning materials, scientific publications and academic resources to support training, research, and program development activities.
Professor Ewa Łupikasza – Director of the Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Silesia, shared the commitment to promoting long-term cooperation, while encouraging academic exchanges and joint research to solve scientific and practical problems
The signing of the MoU between the University of Natural Sciences, VNU-HCM and the University of Silesia in Katowice marks a new step in the internationalization strategy of the University, while opening up more opportunities for study, research and academic exchange for students and lecturers. The cooperation is expected to contribute to improving the quality of training, strengthening international integration and promoting the strengths of the two universities in the fields of natural sciences, environment and interdisciplinary research.
The University of Silesia in Katowice (USIL) is one of the leading universities in Poland, known for its multidisciplinary training programs and high-quality scientific research. The school has strengths in the fields of earth sciences, oceanography, engineering and technology, and maintains a wide network of international cooperation. USIL regularly organizes international research projects, scientific conferences and student and faculty exchange programs, creating opportunities for the academic community to access advanced learning and research environments.
Source: HCMUS
