Australian alumni in Vietnam exchanged their wealth of knowledge on harnessing resources, human and society, and responsible growth at this year’s Symposiums, a series of three events showcasing alumni’s achievements in their professional and community work to the wider community. Throughout three symposiums, more than 50 alumni presenters shared their inspiring stories to hundreds of

Conservationist Hoang Van Chuong gained practical advanced research and communications skills while studying a Master of Tropical Biology and Conservation at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. Returning to Vietnam after graduation, he continues to dedicate his career to nature conservation. While he was an Australia Awards student in Townsville, Hoang Chuong visited Billabong Sanctuary

Twenty-three Vietnamese students are heading to Australia on Australian Government funded scholarships to study at Australian universities next month. Since 1974, Australia has supported over 6,500 Vietnamese to build their skills through the Australia Awards Scholarships initiative. The 23 awardees, drawn from central and provincial governments, NGOs, academic institutions, and the private sector, will undertake

The Australian Embassy and the Vietnam-Australia Friendship Association co-hosted the inaugural Australian Alumni Awards on 19 April. These Awards, presented by Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister, honoured the achievements of those Vietnamese who have studied in Australia. It was a particularly fitting celebration during the 50th year of the Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relationship.  From more than 200 nominations,

  Vietnamese citizens are invited to submit applications for Australia Awards Scholarships Intake 2024, open from 1 February until 3 May 2023. Full details of Australia Award Scholarships and eligibility criteria are available at: www.AustraliaAwardsVietnam.org. Applicants apply online at https://oasis.dfat.gov.au with results announced in August 2023. Australia Awards are prestigious scholarships funded by the Australian

More than 500 Vietnamese alumni who have studied in Australia joined the Aussie Alumni Reunion in Hanoi on Friday, 25 November 2022.  The event celebrated alumni’s contributions to Vietnam’s development, the deepening relationship between Australia and Vietnam and the role of Australian education in supporting Vietnam’s continued inclusive growth. Australian Chargé d’Affaires, Mark Tattersall views