Strengthening Cooperation with the University of Sopron and Hungarian Partners
28 tháng 6, 2025The University of Sopron, established in 1735, is a leading institution in Hungary specializing in education and research in forestry, forest resource management, wood material sciences, and innovation.
During the official meetings, the University of Sopron was represented by Prof. Dr. Attila Fábián – Rector; Prof. Dr. Lakatos Ferenc – Vice Rector of Research and International Relations; Prof. Dr. Tibor László Alpár – Vice Rector for Innovation and Business Relations; along with leaders from the Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Wood Engineering and Creative Industries, and the International Cooperation Office.
Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien, President of VNUF, and Prof. Dr. Attila Fábián, Rector of the University of Sopron, signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Leaders from both institutions highly appreciated the results of previous collaboration and discussed strategic directions for future cooperation in training, scientific research, and innovation – especially in the application of high technology in forestry, forest resource management, wood science, and nanotechnology for the development of new materials. President Pham Van Dien expressed his appreciation to Rector Prof. Dr. Attila Fábián for sending a congratulatory video, and to Prof. Dr. Róbert Németh for attending and presenting at the Scientific Conference celebrating VNUF's 60th Anniversary. He also expressed confidence in the future achievements of the partnership between the two universities.
During the mission, the delegation visited and worked with Németh FA wood group, the Hungarian Forestry Research Institute, faculty and institute leaders, as well as toured key laboratories and the university's botanical garden. Prof. Pham Van Dien and Prof. Hoang Van Sam delivered presentations and shared insights on forestry, biodiversity, and Vietnam's current status in forest product import-export with Hungarian scientists and businesses.
This successful visit opens new prospects for collaboration between the two institutions in the coming years.
Photos from the working trip
The delegation working with Vice Rector Tibor László Alpár and the leadership of the Faculty of Wood Engineering and Creative Industries
Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien discussing cooperation with Hungarian scientists and businesses
Visiting laboratories at the University of Sopron
Visiting the botanical garden of the University of Sopron
Working visit with the leadership of Németh FA wood industry group
Meeting with the leadership of the Hungarian Forestry Research Institute
Source: International Cooperation Division