Undergraduate On July 27, 2026, Can Tho University (CTU) held a Certificate Awarding Ceremony for 19 lecturers from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University (Thailand) who successfully completed the Short-term English Professional Development Training Program for Teaching and Research. The ceremony was chaired by Dr. Le Van Lam - Vice Rector of CTU, and attended by representatives of academic units, program instructors, and all program participants.
This marked the second cohort of the program organized by CTU in 2026 for lecturers from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, reaffirming the effectiveness of the partnership between the two sides in faculty development, academic exchange, and the internationalization of higher education. The successful implementation of consecutive cohorts also reflects CTU's growing capability to organize high-quality international professional development programs for overseas partner universities.
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony was held at the CTU Administration Building
Throughout the program, participants attended a series of specialized modules designed to meet the practical needs of university lecturers, with a strong emphasis on enhancing English proficiency for teaching, research, and academic communication. The curriculum combined academic seminars, interactive discussions with CTU faculty members, professional presentations, and the sharing of teaching and research experiences in higher education. These activities enabled participants to strengthen their academic competencies while improving their presentation, critical thinking, and professional communication skills in English.
Beyond classroom-based learning, participants also joined cultural immersion activities, technical visits, and exchanges with CTU lecturers and students. These experiences provided valuable insights into Vietnam's academic environment, culture, and society while introducing participants to CTU's strategic orientations in education, scientific research, innovation, digital transformation, and international cooperation. More importantly, they broadened participants' perspectives on higher education in the region and strengthened mutual understanding and professional connections between faculty members of the two universities.
In his remarks, Dr. Le Van Lam congratulated the participants on successfully completing the program and commended their enthusiasm, commitment to academic exchange, and collaborative spirit throughout the training. The Vice President of CTU emphasized that the program had not only strengthened participants' English proficiency for teaching, research, and academic communication but had also created a valuable platform for faculty members from both sides to establish lasting academic networks and explore future collaborations in research, education, academic exchange, and human resource development.
Dr. Le Van Lam reaffirmed CTU's commitment to strengthening and expanding its long-term partnership with Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University based on mutual trust, knowledge sharing, and shared development
Representing Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, Ms. Nongluk Chanpichai expressed her sincere appreciation for CTU's warm hospitality and professional organization throughout the program. She highly valued the training curriculum, noting its effective integration of English language development, research proposal writing, and academic exchange activities. According to her, these experiences would help lecturers improve their teaching and research capacities while inspiring new ideas for future international collaborative projects. Ms. Nongluk Chanpichai also shared that the participants were deeply impressed by the friendliness and dedication of CTU's lecturers and students. She expressed her hope that both universities would continue to strengthen academic ties, expand collaborative activities, and promote reciprocal visits by faculty members and students in the years ahead.
Ms. Nongluk Chanpichai expressed her appreciation for CTU's hospitality and her hope for broader future collaboration between the two universities
During the ceremony, CTU officially awarded certificates to all participants upon completion of the program. Beyond recognizing their achievements, the ceremony marked the successful conclusion of the delegation's academic journey at CTU and represented another important milestone in the growing partnership between CTU and Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University.
Earlier, on July 13, 2026, CTU awarded certificates to another 19 lecturers and staff members from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University upon completion of the same program. Conducted consecutively throughout July 2026, the two cohorts shared a common objective of strengthening participants' English proficiency for teaching, research, and academic communication. The curriculum integrated academic seminars, professional presentations, interactive discussions, cultural immersion activities, and networking opportunities with CTU faculty members and students, providing participants with a rich and comprehensive international learning experience.
The 19 participants from Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University received certificates upon successful completion of the program
More than a language training initiative, the program was designed to foster academic thinking, international engagement, and collaborative capacity within the global higher education landscape. Through sustained interaction with CTU lecturers and researchers, participants gained practical insights into curriculum development, research implementation, international project development, and academic networking. These experiences provide a solid foundation for the two universities to expand future collaboration in education, scientific research, faculty and student mobility, and the development of high-quality human resources.
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The Short-term English Professional Development Training Program for Teaching and Research has become one of CTU's flagship international professional development initiatives. Continuously refined to meet the evolving needs of international partners, the program not only enhances participants' professional competencies but also strengthens CTU's academic reputation and global engagement. It reflects CTU's growing capacity to design and deliver high-quality international training programs while fostering sustainable academic partnerships and promoting knowledge exchange across the ASEAN higher education community.
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