TF GBV Preliminary findings
TF GBV Preliminary findings
Technology-facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF GBV)
in Lao PDR
TF GBV Preliminary findings
Technology-facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF GBV)
in Lao PDR
On February 29, 2024, the Faculty of Architecture (FAR), the National University of Laos (NUOL) organized a workshop to exchange technical knowledge on environmental design and urban planning with the participation of Mr. Visith Singhalad Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, National University of Laos and Prof. Dr. Akira KISHIMOTO head of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, Tama Art University, Japan with department heads, staff, teachers and students from two universities. All together there were 25 people in attendance.
The technical exchange program of the two universities began in 2017 and every year organizes exchange programs for a period of 1-2 weeks in various urban areas in Laos. These programs allow participating students to exchange knowledge and learn the application from theory to practice and learn from each other about the environment and lifestyle of Lao people. They analyze and find ways to plan and design housing, protect the environment in daily life, understanding city planning to suit the lifestyle of people in each area. For this year, the exchange program was organized under the theme: "Study the lifestyle of Lao people and the application of design to match the times" which collected information at the village of Hatsuan, Thoulakom District, Vientiane Province, Anu Vong Park, Sihorm Center Point and temples in the area along Mekhong from February 22-28. After that, the information was compiled and divided into groups to correct and improve the environment in each place to present to the teacher. At the conclusion of the program, certificates were given to the students who participated in this exchange.
China and Laos join hands to create a better future | National University of Laos visits alliance units for inspection and exchange (the Principal of Nanjing Liuhe Vocational Secondary School and the Smart Agriculture Industry-Academic-Research Vocational Education Innovation Alliance) 16-17 November 2023. Nanjing China.
In order to enhance between Alliance Laos and China on vocational education and the spirit of the National Vocational Education Conference, implement the "Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of Modern Vocational Education" and focus on modern agricultural vocational education; National University of Laos take this opportunity to promote the international exchange of agricultural technology between Laos and China Exchange and cooperation, improve the international level of agricultural education, cultivate agricultural talents with an international perspective, promote innovation and development in the agricultural fields of the two countries, and promote cultural exchanges between two University and Alliance. On the morning of November 16, 2023, the "Jinling Workshop" China-Laos Smart Agriculture Collaborative Innovation Exchange Seminar was held at Nanjing Liuhe Secondary Vocational School. Representatives from China and Laos gathered together to discuss the future trends of smart agriculture and China's the concrete practice of cooperation projects between Laos and China.
THIPDAVANH PHOSY, Vice President of the National University of Laos, delivered an important speech. First of all, he sincerely thanked the Nanjing Municipal Education Bureau and the Nanjing Liuhe District Government for their full efforts in the "Jinling Workshop" China-Laos Smart Agriculture Collaborative Innovation Center project. For support and guidance on this Workshop.
The "Jinling Workshop" project is not only a technical and academic exchange, but also a cultural exchange. Through this kind of cooperation, cultural exchanges and understanding between China and neighboring countries along the "Belt and Road" can be promoted.
On November 17, NUOL delegates attend the second council meeting of the Smart Agriculture Industry-Academic-Research Vocational Education Innovation Alliance held at Nanjing Liuhe Vocational Secondary School. Representatives from more than 40 alliance member units inside and outside the province attended the meeting. The second council meeting of the Smart Agriculture Industry-Academic-Research Vocational Education Innovation Alliance was successfully held.
In the upcoming April, National University of Laos (NUOL) will host an international event called “INOWASIA Workshop on Water Resources Management and Challenges in South East Asia” on 04th April 2023 at the conference room of Confucius Institutes.
The workshop is organized as a part of the 3rd Biannual Steering Committee Meeting of INOWASIA Erasmus+ project which will be held in the Lao PDR this year. Many related stakeholders of national and international levels and Higher Education Institutes in Southeast Asia are invited to participate to the event. The workshop has been designed to provide an overview about the water integrated managements covering (1) Water resource management, (2) Domestic wastewater management, (3) Water supply, (4) Soil health and biodiversity, Water quality, Natural Based Solution (NBS) for wastewater management.
The collaborative framework of Erasmus+ project INOWASIA contributes to improve not only the content of teaching, but also the transformation of traditional teaching method to modern competence based teaching, e.g. the integration of Problem Based Learning (PBL), and facilities to improve the quality of teaching-learning and R&D services, e.g. the Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs). More importantly, the university-industry collaboration is one of core elements in the Erasmus+ CBHE projects to ensure the sustainability of the education programs after the end of projects through the Academic and Professional Committee (APC) from INOWASIA.