On the morning of April 5, 2025, at the Administration Building, Can Tho University (CTU) held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in cooperation with the University of Liège (Kingdom of Belgium). Representing the University of Liège was Prof. Pierre Duysinx – Vice Rector – along with other members of the delegation. On behalf of CTU, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong – Chairman of CTU Council, Dr. Le Van Lam – Vice Rector, and representatives from CTU’s unit were in attendance.

According to the MoU, CTU and the University of Liège will promote cooperation and strengthen exchanges in education and research. Specifically, both parties will develop joint initiatives such as faculty and student exchanges; the organization of international conferences, seminars, and workshops; the implementation of scientific research activities; and the pursuit of scholarship opportunities to support learners. Notably, the two universities will enhance collaboration in key areas crucial to the sustainable development of both countries, including aquaculture, environment, and climate change.

Also as part of the program, Prof. Dr. Vu Ngoc Ut – Rector of the College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, CTU – expressed his gratitude for the contributions of Prof. Frédéric Farnir from the University of Liège since 2017. The Dean emphasized that the research projects involving by Prof. Frédéric Farnir have significantly contributed to the development and improvement of human resources and facilities at CTU. These contributions include participation in three research projects, the publication of five articles in international journals, and the supervision of research work for doctoral candidates.

The signing ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of cooperation and long-term commitment between the two universities. This event not only served as an opportunity to reflect on the achievements made between CTU and the University of Liège but also marked the beginning of a new promising phase, paving the way for larger-scale collaborative programs in the future. With strong consensus and determination from the leadership of both universities, the partnership between CTU and the University of Liège is set to grow sustainably, bringing substantial value in education, research, and community service. It will contribute to the overall development of CTU, the University of Liège, and the higher education systems of both Vietnam and the Kingdom of Belgium.

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