On September 25, 2026, in Gatineau, Canada, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE) and Trent University (Canada) held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyen, Rector of HCMUNRE; Dr. Tana Allen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation at Trent University; as well as professors and researchers from both institutions.
Figure 1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyen, Rector of HCMUNRE, and Dr. Tana Allen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation at Trent University, sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation between HCMUNRE and Trent University in key areas, including high-quality human resource development; research on the circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and green agriculture; research on critical minerals and materials technology; and the application of geospatial technologies and digital governance to natural resource, environmental, and urban management.
In addition, the two institutions discussed the proposed establishment of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Climate Resilience and Equity at HCMUNRE, with the aim of conducting research and developing solutions to enhance climate resilience in the Mekong Delta and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Figure 2. Representatives of HCMUNRE and Trent University exchange commemorative gifts, marking a milestone in cooperation between the two institutions.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyen emphasized that the MOU marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between HCMUNRE and Trent University, providing a foundation for the two institutions to develop and implement specific collaborative activities in education and training, scientific research, and academic exchange.
In the coming period, the two institutions plan to establish Joint Research Groups and collaborate in developing and implementing research proposals, with a view to pursuing international research programmes and funding opportunities, as well as conducting pilot activities in Viet Nam.
The signing of the MOU with Trent University contributes to expanding HCMUNRE’s international cooperation network and creating further opportunities for academic exchange, research collaboration, and human resource development in the fields of natural resources, environment, and sustainable development.
(Nguồn: website phòng KHCN&QHĐN)