Nearly 400 speakers, coordinators, experts, delegates and managers from 153 universities and educational institutions in the ASEAN region and around the world attended the 2024 ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance International Conference (AUN-QA IC) which opened at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) on December 11. The conference was jointly organized by TDTU and the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (UAN).
Attending the conference were Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Phan Van Anh; representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, members of the School Council, Board of Directors and experts and lecturers of TDTU.
In his opening speech, Dr. Tran Trong Dao - President of TDTU - emphasized: Over 27 years of establishment and development, TDTU has continuously strived to become an international-class research university, carrying out the mission of education, research, and innovation for the comprehensive development of people and society.
To date, 41 training programs of TDTU have been recognized as meeting international standards by prestigious accreditation organizations such as AUN-QA, FIBAA and ASIIN, and all remaining programs are planned to be accredited in the near future.
“The theme of "Innovating ASEAN Higher Education: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Applying Databases, and Quality Culture towards the Future" of this year's Conference has truly reflected TDTU's vision in the context of globalization and rapid development of technology.
Co-organizing this conference is an important step forward for TDTU, affirming our role as not only an educational institution but also a strategic partner in building and promoting a culture of quality assurance in ASEAN,” Dr. Tran Trong Dao emphasized.
Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti - AUN Executive Director - commented: “With rich experience in organizing large-scale, international events, TDTU has demonstrated its ability to effectively manage logistics, registration, event coordination, while creating a professional and respectful environment for all delegates.”
Professor, Dr. Huynh Van Chuong - Director of the Department of Quality Management, Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam - expressed his joy and appreciation when this AUN-QA International Conference was held in Vietnam.
“The conference not only provides an opportunity for ASEAN countries and the international community to share experiences and discuss current and practical issues in management and quality improvement of higher education, but it is also an opportunity for Vietnamese higher education institutions to affirm their role and commitment in ensuring educational quality in the region and deeply integrating into the world,” said Professor, Dr. Huynh Van Chuong.
This is the first time the International Conference of the Southeast Asian University Quality Assurance Network has been held in Vietnam.
