VNThe “Changing Coast” class officially kicked off on the morning of November 13, 2023, with the participation of 30 students and graduate students from the University of Tasmania (Australia) and the University of Natural Sciences, VNU-HCM, as well as lecturers and researchers in the fields of oceanography, environment, and climate change. The class was organized with the goal of fostering a strong connection between Oceanology students and international students.
The first day of class included the following activities:
(1) Welcome the delegation of lecturers and students from the University of Tasmania
The welcome ceremony took place in a very friendly and connected atmosphere. Representatives from the University of Natural Sciences included: Dr. Vo Hong Hai, Deputy Head of the Foreign Relations Department, and Associate Professor Dr. Huynh Van Tuan, Head of the Department of Physics and Technical Physics. Both speakers discussed the cooperation between the two universities. Dr. Andrew Fisher and Associate Professor. Dr. Vo Luong Hong Phuoc shared more details about the academic content related to the “Changing Coast” class.
(2) Visit the campus 1 of HCMUS
Next, the international student group was introduced to several departments and laboratories, including the Department of Geology, Nuclear Physics Laboratory, Library of HCMUS, and Oceanology, Meteorology and Hydrology Laboratory. The international student group had really fun experiences when visiting the campus of HCMUS.
(3) Attending the first lesson of the “Changing Coast” class
The first lesson was held in the afternoon of the same day. During the lesson, students learned the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, coastal processes, and hydrodynamic processes. Additionally, they were introduced to the basics of QGIS and sea level rise models.
Some photos are posted on the YouTube channel of the Department of Oceanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (the attached link)
