From August 12-18, 2024, a delegation from Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication (VKU), the University of Danang, visited King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) in Thailand. The VKU delegation was led by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of the University Council, and Dr. Ho Van Phi, Deputy Head of the Department of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance. The visit aimed to discuss academic exchange cooperation and explore further collaborative opportunities between the two universities in research and training.

KMUTNB leadership welcomes VKU delegation at the headquarter

The delegation was warmly welcomed by KMUTNB’s leadership, including Prof. Dr. Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin – President; Prof. Dr. Somrerk Chandra-ambhorn – Vice President for Research and IT Development; Ms. Sikan Kulchonchan, Vice President for International Affairs; and leaders of various faculties, institutes, and centers at KMUTNB.

At the meeting, President Suchart Siengchin expressed his pleasure in hosting VKU and acknowledged the fruitful cooperation between KMUTNB and VKU in the past. He emphasized the intention to deepen collaboration in training, teaching, scientific research, innovation, and cultural exchanges between the faculty and students of both institutions. The meeting also concluded with an agreement to join the ACIR community, initiated by VKU in 2023, with Vice Presidents and relevant leaders responsible for completing the necessary procedures.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of VKU’s University Council, expressed his gratitude for the warm and respectful reception from KMUTNB. He highlighted the advantages and potential of both institutions and the shared cultural and geographical proximity of the two Southeast Asian countries. VKU’s leadership affirmed their commitment to comprehensive cooperation with KMUTNB in academic exchanges, scientific research, and innovation.

Visit to KMUTNB’s Prachinburi Campus

Earlier, the VKU delegation had meetings at KMUTNB’s Prachinburi Campus with the leaders of faculties: Industrial Technology and Management (FITM), Business Administration and Service Industry (BAS), and Digital Agro-Industry (AGRO). They discussed detailed cooperation in faculty and student exchanges, internships, research, and innovation.

VKU Delegation Tours and Experiences at KMUTNB

The VKU delegation also had the opportunity to tour KMUTNB’s research facilities, experience their state-of-the-art laboratories, and interact with six VKU students currently interning at KMUTNB.

This visit marks a new phase in VKU’s international collaboration, underscoring the university’s role and position in advancing educational and research partnerships with global counterparts.

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