On the morning of September 9, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU) welcomed representatives from the School of Education and Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia, for a meeting at the University’s Traditional Room, 97 Vo Van Tan Campus.
Attending the meeting on behalf of HCMCOU was Dr. Le Thi Thanh Thu – Director of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program. Representing the University of Southern Queensland was Professor Peter J. Cook – Head of the School of Education and Creative Arts.
During the meeting, representatives from both institutions discussed potential strategic partnerships in education, language teaching, and creative arts. Key areas of discussion included developing faculty and student exchange programs, promoting collaborative research, and expanding practice-oriented joint academic programs.
Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Le Thi Thanh Thu expressed her enthusiasm for the visit: “We are delighted to welcome Professor Peter J. Cook to HCMCOU for discussions on potential cooperation. We believe that strengthening our partnership with UniSQ will create valuable opportunities for internationally oriented academic and research programs that benefit both faculty members and students, particularly in the field of language education.”
In response, Professor Peter J. Cook commended HCMCOU’s quality of education and its proactive approach to international engagement. He expressed his hope that both institutions would soon translate their discussions into concrete collaborative projects during the 2026–2027 academic year.
The visit further reaffirmed HCMCOU’s commitment to internationalization, reflecting its ongoing efforts to foster a high-quality academic environment and provide students with educational opportunities aligned with global standards.
Article: Khanh Ly
Translated by: OUNews