Recent Events
MOU Signing with University of Ballarat, Australia
At the invitation of British Council, Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, SEAMEO RETRAC Acting Director, visited the United Kingdom to attend the international conference Going Global 2012 from March 13-15, 2012. This year, the conference drew the participation of around 1,500 delegates from over 80 countries, making it the biggest ever forum for higher education leaders. Among them were more
34th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting
On January 17-19, 2012, the SEAMEO Secretariat, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of Thailand, convened the 34th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting at the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 137 participants including high-level education officials from 18 countries representing the SEAMEO Member Countries, Associate Members, Affiliate Members, observers and other international organizations such as ASEAN
International Hands-on Workshop on E-learning
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) organized an International Hands-on Workshop on E-learning from January 05 to 06, 2012 at the Center. The workshop was centered on preparing lesson plans for online teaching with learning management system (LMS) and through social networking site. The workshop drew the participation of 54 teachers
International Conference on Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science Subjects in English
On December 02, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with National Foreign Language Project 2020 – Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) conducted the International Conference on Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science Subjects in English for more than 180 educators, teachers, researchers, educational administrators and leaders from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The conference provided a forum for participants to discuss
International Conference on Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science Subjects in English
On December 02, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with National Foreign Language Project 2020 – Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) conducted the International Conference on Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science Subjects in English for more than 180 educators, teachers, researchers, educational administrators and leaders from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The conference provided a forum for participants to discuss
Vietnamese Teachers’ Day
On November 20, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a party to celebrate the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day at Palace Hotel Saigon. Joining this get-together event were teachers and the Center staff. This was an opportunity for the Center to express its sincere thanks to all the teachers who have been working for the development of the Center over the years.
Japan Education Fair
Japan Education Fair co-organized by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and SEAMEO RETRAC was held at the Center’s premises on November 17, 2011. 14 well-known universities in Japan and more than 300 participants attended the fair.
MOU Signing with Curtin University, Australia
On November 14, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC signed an MOU with Curtin University, Australia, at the Center. In attendance were leaders and senior staff of the two institutions. The MOU will pave the way for the joint training, especially Master program in Education.
Canada – Vietnam International Mobility and Partnership Forum
On October 22, 2011, the Canada – Vietnam International Mobility and Partnership was co-organized by SEAMEO RETRAC, Vietnam Association of Community Colleges (VACC) and Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) at SEAMEO RETRAC. There were over 70 participants in the forum coming from different Canadian and Vietnamese community colleges. The forum focused on discussing and sharing experiences in developing models
UK Education Conference
At the invitation of British Council Vietnam, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Huy Thinh, SEAMEO RETRAC Director, presented “University Graduates and the Mismatch between Education and the Labor Market” at the Vietnam – UK Education Conference on October 17, 2011. The conference focused on how to increase employability for university graduates and strengthen the partnership between the two higher education systems.
SEAMEO RETRAC directs its efforts on educational issues by undertaking innovative, relevant programs through research, training, consultancy, and staff exchanges; fostering regional and international partnerships; and engaging in other related activities within and outside the region.
