On July 14, 2025, Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) welcomed a delegation from Yersin University (YU), Vietnam, for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony aimed at fostering academic collaboration. The event, held at Meeting Room 5, Academic Building 1, was part of SUT’s continued efforts to expand its international partnerships.
Initiated through the shared academic interests between the two institutions, the agreement emphasizes cooperation in research, student and faculty exchanges, and joint academic activities.
The Yersin University delegation was led by Dr. Nguyen Vi Thong, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Oriental Studies and Head of the Office of Scientific Research Management and International Relations. He was accompanied by Ms. Dang Ngoc Cat Tien, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Long Hai, and Ms. Le Thi Dieu Duyen, all lecturers from the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Oriental Studies, with Mr. Hai and Ms. Duyen currently pursuing their PhD studies at SUT.
Representing SUT were key members from the Institute of Social Technology and related schools, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Wannaruk, Dean of the Institute of Social Technology; Asst. Prof. Dr. Wipawee Usaha, Director of the Center for International Affairs; Asst. Prof. Dr. Napaporn Janchai, Associate Dean of the Institute of Social Technology; Asst. Prof. Dr. Sunitiya Thuannadee, Chair of the School of Management Technology; Dr. Jitpanat Suwanthep, Chair of the School of Foreign Languages; Dr. Pramote Pakdeenarong, Chair of the School of General Education; and Asst. Prof. Dr. Jerd Bandasak, Lecturer at the School of General Education.
The formal program began with welcome remarks and institutional overviews, followed by the official signing of the MOU and a photo session. A collaborative discussion concluded the event, exploring future joint initiatives between the two universities.
This partnership reflects SUT’s commitment to fostering meaningful international academic cooperation, made possible by the proactive coordination of the Center for International Affairs and the Institute of Social Technology. Photo Album
About Yersin University (YU)
Yersin University (YU) is the first non-state university in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, established through the enthusiastic contributions of academics, scientists, managers and investors for a great educational cause. The university’s name was chosen to honor Alexandre Yersin, a French scientist whose name and work are closely associated with Indochina. Located in Da Lat, the university focuses on training young people to become global citizens with creative capabilities and entrepreneurial spirit, offering dynamic and practical learning environments that are closely connected to business needs. The university provides various academic programs including Food Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Korean Studies, and other interdisciplinary fields, emphasizing scientific research activities and creating useful inventions while continuously training quality human resources. The institution aims to prepare graduates who are ready to achieve success and change the future through its industry-oriented educational approach.