The 322nd AUN-QA assessment at programme level for the programme of Bachelor in Mathematics and Computer Science and the programme of Master in Hydrology

On the morning of March 21st, 2023, the opening ceremony of the 322nd AUN-QA programme assessment was held at Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

The 322nd AUN-QA assessment at programme level is to be held from March 21st to 23rd, 2023 for 04 training programmes, including two from VNU-HUS, which are the programme of Bachelor in Mathematics and Computer Science (Faculty of Mathematics - Mechanics - Informatics) and the programme  of Master in Hydrology (Faculty of Meteorology, Hydrology and Oceanography).   The 322nd AUN-QA assessment at programme level is to be held from March 21st to 23rd, 2023 for 04 training programmes, including two from VNU-HUS, which are the programme of Bachelor in Mathematics and Computer Science (Faculty of Mathematics - Mechanics - Informatics) and the programme  of Master in Hydrology (Faculty of Meteorology, Hydrology and Oceanography). 

Attending the opening session were experts from AUN-QA led by Mr. Prem Anand M Arjunan. On the side of VNU, there were Dr. Nghiem Xuan Huy, Director of the Institute for Education Quality Assurance; The Board of Rectors of VNU-HUS, VNU-USSH, VNU’s University of Law; leaders of functional departments and faculties whose programmes are assessed.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the Institute of Quality Assurance, VNU, Dr. Nghiem Xuan Huy said that due to difficulties caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, the traditional learning method has been gradually replaced by online learning. Therefore, during the two years affected by Covid-19, some programmes of VNU had to be assessed online by AUN-QA. Fortunately, Covid-19 has now been controlled and this year the programmes can be assessed in-person.

Besides, Mr. Huy also said that up to now, 53% of bachelor programmes at VNU's member universities have been accredited according to international standards. Of which, about 40 programmes have been accredited by AUN-QA. This shows the important role of quality accreditation in improving training quality as well as strengthening the position of VNU in general and its member universities in the regional and international higher education system.

On behalf of the AUN-QA team, Mr. Prem Anand M Arjunan thanked the units for their support during the past time in preparing and organizing this event. Once again Mr. Prem Anand M Arjunan was pleased to be able to conduct the programme asssessment in-person instead of having to discuss and assess online as in the past years. He hoped this would result in possitive outcomes.

Also at the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr.Sc. Vu Hoang Linh, Secretary of the Party Committee, Rector of VNU-HUS sent greetings to the AUN-QA team. Having 16 programmes assessed with good results, Mr. Linh believed that the feedback from the AUN-QA team would help the University more and more complete and develop its programmes.

The assessor team are divided into 04 groups to conduct external assessment for 04 training programmes of VNU. For the programmes of the VNU-HUS, they include:

- The assessor team for the Master programme in Hydrology include Prof. Dr. Herman Parung (Leader) and Dr. Coralie Therese D. Dimacali (assessor).

- The assessor team for the Bachelor programme in Mathematics and Computer Science include Prof. Dr. Rosemary Seva (Leader) and Assoc.Prof.Dr. Chailerd Pichitpornchai (assessor).

During the next three days at the VNU-HUS, the assessor team are working with leaders, lecturers, officials, students, alumni, employers of the Faculty of Mathematics - Mechanical - Informatics, and the Faculty of Meteorology, Hydrology and Oceanography and related units. They are also visiting the university’s various facilities.

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