The National University of Arts Education Expands International Cooperation in Music Education at the Vietnam – Australia TechConnect Forum

On 10 August 2026, in Sydney, Australia, Meritorious Teacher, Associate Professor Dr Dao Dang Phuong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector of the National University of Arts Education (NUAE), led the University’s delegation in activities held as part of the State visit to Australia by General Secretary and State President To Lam.

At the Vietnam – Australia Forum on Science and Technology, Innovation, Investment, Education and Training (Vietnam – Australia TechConnect), the National University of Arts Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB), marking a new milestone in international cooperation in music education and training.

The Vietnam – Australia TechConnect Forum is a significant initiative that promotes connections between Vietnam and Australia in science, technology, innovation, investment, education and training. It also provides a platform for universities, research institutes, businesses and organisations from both countries to explore new avenues of cooperation as the Vietnam – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continues to grow in depth, substance and effectiveness.

General Secretary and State President To Lam speaks at the Vietnam – Australia Forum on Science and Technology, Innovation, Investment, Education and Training

(Vietnam-Australia TechConnect).

Speaking at the Forum, General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasised that this was an initiative of particular significance, especially in areas that will play a decisive role in each country’s competitiveness and prosperity over the coming decades. He affirmed that, for Vietnam, the development of science and technology, innovation and high-quality human resources is no longer merely an option, but an essential requirement for realising the country’s aspiration to become a developed, high-income nation by 2045.

General Secretary and State President To Lam visits the exhibition showcasing achievements in Vietnam – Australia cooperation in science and technology,

innovation, investment and education.

According to the General Secretary and State President, Vietnam and Australia possess strategic advantages and natural complementarities that can support their shared development towards a stronger, deeper and more strategically significant partnership in science, technology, innovation and human resource development. The two countries should move from cooperation to co-creation, from technology transfer to joint research and development, and from connections between individual institutions to interconnected innovation ecosystems.

In particular, the General Secretary and State President emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation in the training of high-quality human resources, increasing exchanges of students, postgraduate researchers and experts, and strengthening the alignment between education, research and business needs. He also called for closer links among government, educational institutions and businesses, thereby laying the foundation for long-term and practical cooperation programmes between the two countries.

These directions are gradually being translated into action through a growing number of collaborative programmes involving government agencies, educational institutions, research organisations and partners from both countries. Vietnam-Australia educational cooperation is also expanding beyond training and academic exchange to encompass research, innovation and the development of high-quality human resources. In this context, high-level forums have become important platforms for educational institutions to explore, establish and advance specific and practical cooperation initiatives.

Associate Professor Dr Dao Dang Phuong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector of the National University of Arts Education, joins delegates at the exchange ceremony for Vietnam – Australia cooperation documents.

As Vietnam–Australia cooperation continues to deepen, arts education is also expanding its international connections and progressively embracing advanced professional standards and training methods. At the Vietnam–Australia TechConnect Forum, the National University of Arts Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB), marking a new milestone in the University’s partnership with a highly regarded professional organisation in the field of music assessment in Australia.

The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation in music education, assessment, academic exchange, research and professional development. It enables NUAE to gain access to internationally recognised experience and approaches to training and assessment, while facilitating joint activities aligned with the strengths and needs of both parties.

On this basis, NUAE and AMEB will promote the sharing of knowledge, teaching and learning resources, educational products and professional expertise; jointly organise conferences, seminars, discussions, masterclasses, concerts, competitions, and other academic and artistic activities; and facilitate exchanges of lecturers, experts, artists, researchers, staff and students. The two sides will also collaborate on research, curriculum development and innovative approaches to music education.

Notably, cooperation in music assessment and examination will focus on organising examinations; developing and implementing assessment systems; training examiners; and developing internationally recognised certification programmes. Through this cooperation, the University will be better positioned to adopt international assessment practices, strengthen the professional capacity of its staff and expand opportunities for learners to access internationally recognised assessment systems.

Minister of Education and Training Hoàng Minh Sơn, together with representatives of the National University of Arts Education and the Australian Music Examinations Board at the Forum, contributing to the advancement of Vietnam-Australia cooperation in music education and training.

Representatives of the National University of Arts Education and the Australian Music Examinations Board following the signing ceremony of the Memorandum

of Understanding.

For NUAE, its cooperation with AMEB not only marks a significant step forward in expanding international relations but also provides a foundation for the University’s music education to engage more closely with international standards, training methods and professional networks.

From national-level cooperation priorities to specific partnerships in arts education, the Memorandum of Understanding between NUAE and AMEB represents another important milestone in the University’s internationalisation journey. It reflects NUAE’s proactive approach to international integration, the expansion of its partner network and the gradual enhancement of its professional capacity, thereby bringing Vietnamese arts education closer to international training and assessment systems and professional networks.

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