UEF Welcomes Ateneo de Davao University Students (Philippines) for Academic Exchange

On the morning of March 23, UEF hosted an exchange program with a delegation of students from Ateneo de Davao University (Philippines). The program was not only an opportunity to meet and foster international cultural connections, but also created a space for academic discussion around modern educational trends, especially the orientation toward sustainable development ESG in education.

The exchange opened up new cooperation opportunities for UEF’s Finance and Accounting disciplines

Representing UEF were Dr. Đỗ Hữu Nguyên Lộc - Vice President, Dr. Hà Thị Thủy - Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting, M.A. Nguyễn Thanh Lâm - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting, and Ms. Nguyễn Kim Thoa - Vice Director of the International Institute.

From the partner institution were Ms. Rechell Kaye B. Mosqueda Binoya - Chair of the Management Accounting Department, Ms. Ruth Chew - Faculty Member of the Management Accounting Department, Mr. John Paul Yu - Faculty Member of the Management Accounting Department, and Dr. Francis Manayan - Faculty Member of the Management Accounting Department.

Representatives of the two institutions expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to connect and exchange academically

In welcoming the international student delegation, Dr. Đỗ Hữu Nguyên Lộc shared that the objective of the meeting between the two institutions was to open up opportunities for more international programs and cultural exchange, with the goal of helping students become global citizens in the future.

Dr. Đỗ Hữu Nguyên Lộc delivered a welcome speech to the Philippine student delegation

At the meeting, representing the Faculty of Finance and Accounting, Dr. Hà Thị Thủy shared an approach to designing curricula closely connected to real world practice and societal needs. The presentation focused on UEF’s ESG educational ecosystem model, in which environmental, social, and governance factors are integrated into the curriculum, especially in the economics and finance disciplines. Extracurricular activities, seminars, and academic discussions are seen as bridges that help students approach ESG issues in a practical and interdisciplinary way.

Dr. Hà Thị Thủy shared an approach to building curricula aligned with practical realities and social needs

Alongside advantages such as support from the university and career trends identified by professional organizations, the discussion also candidly pointed out several challenges in implementing ESG, such as standardizing curriculum frameworks, expanding practice oriented learning materials, and strengthening lecturers’ professional capacity. On that basis, the two sides discussed directions for cooperation in developing ESG training programs, opening up opportunities for academic collaboration and future student and faculty exchanges.

M.A. Nguyễn Thanh Lâm shared the international cooperation opportunities of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting

Representatives of the two institutions further discussed cooperation opportunities for the Finance and Accounting disciplines

Representatives of the two institutions further discussed cooperation opportunities for the Finance and Accounting disciplines

Representatives of the two institutions further discussed cooperation opportunities for the Finance and Accounting disciplines

Representatives of the two institutions further discussed cooperation opportunities for the Finance and Accounting disciplines

Representatives of the two institutions further discussed cooperation opportunities for the Finance and Accounting disciplines

 

 

 

The exchange program helped strengthen mutual understanding between students of the two institutions, while also demonstrating UEF’s international integration orientation in building a dynamic learning environment aligned with global trends.

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