Can Tho University integrates Southern College of Law
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Can Tho University has officially merged with the Southern College of Law.
- The merger aims to expand development opportunities, consolidate resources, and enhance training quality.
- The integration is expected to strengthen legal education and human resource development in the Mekong Delta region.
Can Tho University celebrated a significant milestone with the official announcement of its merger with the Southern College of Law on June 13. This integration marks a pivotal step in consolidating educational resources and enhancing the quality of higher education in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau, who attended the ceremony, emphasized that the merger transcends mere organizational restructuring. He described it as a crucial move to broaden development horizons, centralize resources, and elevate the standards of training, scientific research, and investment efficiency. The Deputy Prime Minister urged for increased collaboration among higher education institutions in the Mekong Delta, promoting resource sharing, program articulation, and joint research initiatives.
The merger is not just about reorganizing the organizational structure, but a significant step to expand development space, consolidate resources, and improve the quality of training, scientific research, and investment efficiency.
He further stressed the importance of aligning education and research with the needs of businesses and local communities to foster a sustainable development ecosystem. The integration is anticipated to bolster the training and development of legal professionals for Southern Vietnam.
PGS.TS Tran Trung Tinh, Director of Can Tho University, affirmed the institution's commitment to continuing the educational programs and awarding degrees to students from the former Southern College of Law, ensuring their rights and interests are protected. Following the merger, Can Tho University announced the establishment of a Center for Legal Knowledge Training and Judicial Support, formed from the assets and personnel of the Southern College of Law, with Dr. Nguyen Van Phung appointed as its director.
We will continue to train and grant degrees to students of the Southern College of Law, ensuring the legal rights and interests of students.
Originally published by Tuแปi Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.