The meeting with Fukuyama University at Vietnam National University of Agriculture
Updated on 03:08, Tuesday, 26/04/2016 (GMT+7)
In order to enhance understanding and seek cooperation opportunities in the fields of agriculture and fisheries, on 15th April, Prof. Akio Fuji, Vice President of Fukuyama University in Japan, together with Mr. Hiroyuki Ogawa, CEO, Advisor at Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Japan – Japanese Association, Vietnam, had an official visit to Vietnam National University of Agriculture. Welcoming the delegates were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan, President of VNUA, and representatives from the International Cooperation Office and the Faculty of Fisheries.Opening the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan introduced an overview of VNUA as well as the achievements in cooperation in training and scientific research between VNUA and Japanese partners in recent years. She also hoped to strengthen the relationship between two countries in the future. In regard to fisheries, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan affirmed its importance in Vietnam and desired support from Fukuyama University for the development of the fisheries faculty.
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An overview of the meeting
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At the meeting, Prof. Akio Fuji also shared overall information about the University of Fukuyama and the collaboration opportunities with VNUA. The first joint activity was encouraging VNUA students to apply to be a participant in the Sakura Science Plan. This is a Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in science (also SAKURA Science Plan) to strengthen the exchange of young staff, college students, and high school students between Asia and Japan who have the potential to play key roles in the fields of science and technology in the future through close cooperation among enterprises, universities, and governments as demonstrated in short-term visits to Japan. In addition, this program aims to awaken Asia's youth’s interest in learning about science and technology at Japanese universities, research institutions, and private enterprises. Accordingly, the Sakura Science Plan will allow Fukuyama University to receive 1-2 VNUA students to study in Japan.
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Delivering the signed MoU to VNUA
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After the visit, both sides will continue to discuss and prepare to meet the goal of further cooperation in training and research based on the MoU signed in March 2016.
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Souvenir photo between the two universities
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