Hoa Sen University Meets and Exchanges with the General Manager of UOW College Australia – University of Wollongong

On September 12, 2024, Mr. Felix Lanceley, General Manager of UOW College Australia – University of Wollongong, paid a visit and met with representatives of Hoa Sen University. The delegation was welcomed by Dr. Phan Thị Việt Nam – Vice President, Dr. Nguyễn Hữu Hào – Dean of Faculty Logistics -International Trade, Ms. Tô Thị Ánh Nguyên – Deputy Head of Office of Testing – Quality Assurance, along with other university leaders, and Dr. Hồ Thị Mỹ Linh – Head of Global Engagement Office at Hoa Sen University.

Felix Lanceley was appointed as the General Manager of UOW College Australia – University of Wollongong in August 2019. He has overseen the university’s core administrative and student service units, as well as the University Library and Student Residences. With many years of experience in international education, Felix has held several key roles at prestigious universities.

UOW College Australia, part of the University of Wollongong (UOW), is one of Australia’s leading educational institutions, renowned for its high-quality programs and international learning environment. The college places a strong emphasis on developing practical skills and preparing students for entry into the global job market.

General objective to promote activities

During the meeting, Mr. Felix Lanceley expressed his high appreciation for the strong collaborative relationship between Hoa Sen University and UOW College Australia, and reaffirmed his desire to further promote cooperative activities of mutual interest.

The discussion focused on several key topics, including:

• Promoting international student exchange: Expanding academic exchange programs to provide students from Hoa Sen University and UOW College with opportunities to study and experience an international environment, thereby enhancing their professional skills and soft skills.
• Collaboration in training and research: Both parties discussed the potential for collaboration in training, research, and the sharing of academic resources between the two institutions. This will increase the academic and research value for both students and faculty members.
• International internship opportunities: Both institutions expressed a desire to create more internship opportunities for students at major companies in Australia and Vietnam, helping them gain practical experience and stay updated with industry trends.

Strategic Collaboration Vision

Dr. Phan Thi Viet Nam, Vice President of Hoa Sen University, shared: “The meeting with Mr. Felix Lanceley not only opens up many new opportunities for our students and faculty but also reinforces a strong commitment to building sustainable international partnerships, aiming towards the mutual development of both institutions.”

Mr. Felix Lanceley highly values the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions and expresses a desire to further promote more cooperative programs in the future, particularly in the fields of international education and research. On the side of Hoa Sen University, the school also recognizes that expanding cooperation with UOW College Australia will bring numerous positive benefits, contributing to enhancing the quality of education and raising the university’s profile on the international education map.

The meeting and exchange between Hoa Sen University and Mr. Felix Lanceley have opened up numerous new collaboration opportunities, not only in student exchange but also in research and international education development. Both parties are committed to continuing and enhancing their sustainable partnership, providing practical benefits for students and faculty in the near future. This is an important step for Hoa Sen University to assert its position in the region while expanding learning and research opportunities at leading universities worldwide.

For more information about our initiatives and upcoming events, please visit our website and Facebook page [click Here]. If you seek further details about our programs or wish to connect with us, feel free to contact the Office of Global Engagement at room 705B, located at Hoa Sen University’s Nguyen Van Trang campus in District 1, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. You can also reach us via email at phonghoptacquocte@hoasen.edu.vn.