Undergraduate On July 6, 2026, Can Tho University (CTU) held the opening ceremony of a short-term English professional development training program for 19 doctoral-degree faculty members and staff from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University (Thailand). The ceremony was attended by Dr. Le Van Lam – Vice President of CTU, along with representatives from relevant academic and administrative units.
Organized by CTU, the program aims to enhance the English proficiency of faculty members and staff, thereby strengthening their capacity for communication, teaching, research, and professional engagement in international environments. It also serves as a concrete initiative to deepen the partnership between the two universities, building on previous collaborative achievements while expanding opportunities for academic exchange, human resource development, and the internationalization of higher education across ASEAN.
The opening ceremony was held at CTU's Administration Building
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Le Van Lam warmly welcomed the delegation of 19 faculty members and staff from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University. The Vice President emphasized that the short-term training program would not only improve participants’ professional competencies but also promote cultural exchange and strengthen academic ties between the two institutions, thereby consolidating their long-term partnership.
Dr. Le Van Lam warmly welcomes the delegation of 19 faculty members and staff from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University to CTU
On behalf of Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Takkaporn Sukkasem, Assistant to the President for Corporate Development and Special Affairs, expressed her sincere appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by CTU. She shared her expectation that the program would provide participants with practical knowledge and professional skills, thereby contributing to enhancing the quality of teaching and research while opening up new opportunities for international collaboration.
On behalf of Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Takkaporn Sukkasem expresses her sincere appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by CTU
Running from July 6 to July 14, 2026, the program brings together 19 faculty members and staff from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University. Throughout the program, participants will strengthen their English proficiency for teaching, research, and academic communication through specialized training modules, interactive discussions with CTU lecturers and experts, and a final presentation session. Delivered by an experienced team of CTU lecturers from diverse disciplines—including linguistics, economics, culture and society, and education—the program is designed not only to enhance participants' professional English proficiency but also to provide a valuable platform for academic exchange, the sharing of teaching and research experiences, and the development of stronger professional connections between faculty members of the two universities. In addition to classroom learning, participants will take part in field visits, cultural immersion activities, and team-based learning activities, enabling them to gain deeper insights into Vietnam's people and culture as well as CTU's dynamic, modern, and internationally oriented academic environment.
Representatives of both universities expressed their shared expectation that the program would serve as a bridge for academic collaboration, enabling faculty members to exchange teaching experiences, share research expertise, and exchange perspectives on emerging trends in higher education
Over the years, CTU has regarded internationalization as a key driver for enhancing the quality of education, research, and human resource development. By expanding student and faculty exchanges, short-term training initiatives, collaborative research, and professional development programs with international partners, CTU has strengthened its reputation and standing within regional and global higher education networks. These efforts contribute to realizing the University’s vision of fostering a dynamic, modern, and internationally connected academic environment.
Commemorative photo
This short-term training program further demonstrates the depth and effectiveness of the partnership between CTU and Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University. From student exchange programs to faculty development initiatives, the collaboration continues to grow in both scope and substance, contributing to enhanced educational quality, stronger academic collaboration, and the development of highly qualified human resources for a more connected, innovative, and sustainable ASEAN Community.
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