Vietnamese students in UK strengthen connectivity

Delegates at the association’s 10th Congress (Photo: VNA)

Newly elected SVUK President Cao Quoc Dung committed above at the association’s 10th Congress for the 2024 - 2026 term, held in London on December 7 - 8.

During the congress, delegates reviewed the SVUK’s achievements over the 2022 - 2024 term, especially maintaining robust connections, providing support for members, and fostering the development of the Vietnamese student community in the UK. These efforts have been facilitated through communication channels and a network of 46 member student societies (Vietsocs) at universities and colleges in the country.

The congress also outlined key orientations and objectives for the 2024 - 2026 term, with a focus on expanding student-oriented activities and improving students’ awareness and skills.

At the congress, a new executive board was elected, including 17 members. Additionally, an advisory board comprising five former secretariat members was established to provide guidance and support for the executive board in managing the association’s operations.

Speaking at the congress, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Do Minh Hung underscored the importance of creativity and innovation in SVUK’s activities, in line with the vision of "a new era – that of the nation’s rise" as articulated by Party General Secretary To Lam.

He also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen educational cooperation between Vietnam and the UK, reaffirming the embassy’s support for students' initiatives.

The SVUK represents over 14,000 Vietnamese students across the European country. It was officially recognised as a member of the Vietnamese Students’ Association in 2014./.