Recent Events
MOU Signing Ceremony with Colleges and Institutions Canada (CICan)
The MOU between SEAMEO RETRAC and CICan was signed in a formally-organized ceremony on the sidelines of the attendance from Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong – Center Director and her delegation at the BC International Education Week (BCIEW) hosted in British Columbia, Canada by BCCIE on July 26, 2023. The MOU marks a milestone toward long-term cooperation for educational endeavors
SEAMEO Centre Directors Meeting 2023
The SEAMEO Centre Directors Meeting (CDM) 2023 was convened in Bangkok, Thailand by the SEAMEO Secretariat on July 25-26, 2023. This meeting was perceived as the first entirely in-person Centre Directors Meeting of the SEAMEO organization since the outbreak of COVID-19 worldwide. The meeting served not only as a platform for SEAMEO Centers to share their achievements and update the
Courtesy visit of the Minister of the Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills of British Columbia, Canada
On June 21, 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC had the great honor to welcome the Minister of the Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills of British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, Hon. Selina Robinson together with her delegation, including the Deputy Minister – Ms. Bobbi-Lynn Plecas, Executive Director of BCCIE – Dr. Randall Martin, Chief of Staff – Mr. Eric Peters to the Center’s premises.
English Clubs at SEAMEO Regional Training Center in Vietnam (SEAMEO RETRAC)
From January to June 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC organized ten English clubs that welcomed all English learners both inside and outside the Center. The primary goal of the clubs was to create an English-speaking environment for the participants while also providing them with useful knowledge to improve their English language skills. The English clubs covered a variety of topics, including “Lunar
Training workshop on “Enhancing Professional Communication Skills for Government Officials”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully conducted the training workshop on “Enhancing Professional Communication Skills for Government Officials” for 33 participants from 26 provinces of Vietnam from June 20 to 23, 2023. The training workshop was delivered by experienced trainers from SEAMEO RETRAC and
Opening Ceremony of Teacher Training Courses for Teachers of English in Ninh Thuan Province
Within the framework of the teacher training plan in 2023 of the National Foreign Languages Projects, SEAMEO RETRAC has collaborated with the Department of Education and Training of Ninh Thuan province to conduct training courses in English Proficiency and Professional Training for 173 core English teachers from June 18 to the end of October, 2023. Notably, the English Proficiency Course
Training course: AI Applications in Teaching and Research for Tra Vinh University
On June 06 – 07, 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a training course on “AI Application in Teaching and Research” for participants who are lecturers and academic staff for Tra Vinh University. The course focused on four different topics, which were (1) AI applications in developing lectures; (2) AI applications in designing teaching materials; (3) AI applications in evaluating and assessing
Training course: AI Applications in Teaching and Research – Module 2
On May 30 – 31, 2023, the training course on “AI Applications in Teaching and Research – Module 2” was organized by SEAMEO RETRAC with the participation of lecturers and academic staff from various universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and the nearby provinces. The four main areas of the course were: (1) Applying AI to create lectures;
Virtual regional training course: Higher Education Leadership and Management for Sustainable Development
To assist SEAMEO Member Countries, especially Cambodia, Laos P.D.R, Myanmar, and Vietnam, in addressing issues and identifying solutions for challenges related to leadership and management, and to create a professional forum for discussion, knowledge update, and exchange of expertise and experience in related areas, SEAMEO RETRAC convened a virtual regional training course on “Higher Education Leadership and Management for Sustainable
Parents Forum on STEAM Education
At the Parents Forum on Sunday, May 14, 2023, organized by SEAMEO RETRAC, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang shared with more than 20 parents useful information on issues surrounding the STEAM integrated education approach and its application potential in the future. The forum focused on discussing the importance of STEAM education for students’ development. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang presented
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.
