HKUST Strengthens Academic Ties with Leading Universities in Vietnam and Indonesia
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed delegations from Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) to campus last week to strengthen academic ties and foster collaborative partnerships.
The VNU-HCMC Chancellor Prof. Vu Hai QUAN led the delegation to engage in fruitful discussions with HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and the HKUST team, including Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning); Prof. Emily NASON, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions Office; Prof. Tuan Anh NGUYEN, Associate Professor from the Division of Life Science; Euphemia CHOW, Head of Global Learning; and Yvonne LI, Head of Global Engagement and Greater China Affairs. Discussions covered diverse areas, including student exchange programs and joint research initiatives, underscoring the joint commitment of both institutions to uphold academic excellence and innovation.
The ITB delegation represented by Rector Prof. Tatacipta DIRGANTARA, met with Prof. Tim CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development, and Prof. Hong K. LO, Dean of Engineering, to explore potential academic collaborations in areas such as joint programs, dual degree initiatives and student mobility programs, strengthening our ties under the framework of the Asia-Oceania Top University League on Engineering (AOTULE). Prof. DIRGANTARA also met with ITB graduates who are currently pursuing postgraduate studies at HKUST to understand their experience at HKUST.
HKUST remains dedicated to cultivating robust global partnerships that provide our students with opportunities to excel, innovate, and contribute to a brighter future for all.
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