Spirit of serving: precious characteristics of lecturers, staff and students of Ton Duc Thang University

On the afternoon of May 9, 2019, Hanoi University of Public Health (HUPH) visited and worked with Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU). The leader of HUPH’s delegation consisted of Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Thu Ha, President of HUPH and other leaders of some affiliated units. TDTU side had Dr. Tran Trong Dao, Vice-president and leading teachers of functional departments and some specialized faculties.

At the meeting, HUPH representative expressed his desire to listen to and learn TDTU’s experience in creating the outstanding development of the university in recent years, in particular such as: scientific research development and university governance mechanisms. Especially, HUPH was very interested in and impressed by the University’s Education Program of 3 contents of the ethics and the serving spirit of teachers, staff and students.

Dr. Tran Trong Dao shared some key points in the construction policy of the University: clearly orienting to develop TDTU into the world’s of elite research universities ; studying  major universities around the world on how to strictly implement the principle of fairness and efficiency through a mechanism of fair reward and punishment, which is also the foundation for building the spirit of serving.

Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Thu Ha expressed her admiration when she first visited TDTU: “I am really impressed with the property here; especially with one of the university’s messages that is the spirit of serving. Serving is something easy to say but difficult to do; however, when I went to TDTU to visit, it was really clear to see and feel the spirit of serving here through the way teachers worked and the politeness and professionalism of students; this makes an important contribution to the development of the university.”

Some photos of the meeting:

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The delegation visiting facilities at TDTU

 

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Dr. Tran Trong Dao, TDTU Vice-president sharing experience with the delegation

 

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Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Thu Ha expressing her feelings when she first visited TDTU

 

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Members of the delegation asking TDTU Leaders

 

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The two sides taking a photo