Can Tho University welcomes Australia Corner

Can Tho University launches the Australia Space, contributing to enhanced cooperation in education and scientific research, fostering knowledge exchange and promoting people-to-people links.

On 29 July, the Australia Corner was officially launched at Can Tho University, with the participation of Australian representatives, leaders of Can Tho City, university officials, and numerous faculty members and students.

The Australia Corner is an initiative under the Aus4Adaptation program, valued at AUD 75 million. It is a flagship initiative designed to help Viet Nam accelerate its climate change adaptation efforts and strengthen the resilience of the Mekong Delta over the coming decade.

The Australia Corner at Can Tho University was established to showcase Australia's people, culture, education system, and bilateral cooperation programs with Viet Nam. It also serves as a resource hub providing information on scholarships, study opportunities, research, and international exchange programs for students.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Truong Canh Tuyen, Chairman of the Can Tho City People's Committee, said the inauguration of the Australia Corner marked a meaningful milestone in the Viet Nam - Australia partnership while strengthening ties between Can Tho City and Australian partners.

"The achievements of our cooperation have generated not only economic, scientific, and technical benefits, but have also enhanced mutual understanding, trust, and people-to-people connections between our two countries," he said.

The Chairman added that the Australia Corner at Can Tho University is more than a venue for learning, research, and promoting knowledge about Australia. It also symbolizes intellectual connectivity, educational collaboration, and the enduring friendship between Viet Nam and Australia. He expressed hope that the facility would inspire students to pursue learning, research, and innovation, while serving as a bridge for scholarships, academic exchanges, scientific research, and broader international cooperation.

Representing Australia, Anne Aly, Australia's Minister for International Development, Small Business, and Multicultural Affairs, emphasized that climate change remains one of the world's greatest challenges.

"The Mekong Delta is on the front line of adapting to climate extremes, from increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters to sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Climate change is already affecting Viet Nam's key rice-producing region and the livelihoods of its most vulnerable communities," Minister Anne Aly said.

She therefore called for Viet Nam and Australia to deepen cooperation and dialogue while fostering innovation to address these shared challenges. According to the Minister, the establishment of the Australia Corner at Can Tho University also reflects the university's strong reputation in scientific research.

Delegates highlighted that Can Tho University is a dynamic partner in Viet Nam - Australia scientific research cooperation projects in agriculture, particularly initiatives aimed at improving farmers’ livelihoods and helping agricultural products from the Mekong Delta access high-value export markets.

As part of its vision to develop Can Tho into the Mekong Delta’s hub for education, science and technology, and innovation, the city will continue to support and facilitate expanded cooperation with Australian partners in areas including education, scientific research, digital transformation, green agriculture, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation.

On this occasion, delegates visited the Australia Corner at Can Tho University, exploring documents, images, and publications introducing Australia’s culture, education, science and technology, as well as the country’s outstanding achievements.

The Australia Corner is expected to become a bridge for knowledge exchange, contributing to the promotion of educational cooperation, research collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges between Viet Nam and Australia in the coming time.

Van Vu