The theme of the 5th UNTA meeting 2016 to be highlighted is “Innovation in a Higher Education for Tropical Agriculture” with the objectives:
(1) Create opportunities for members of UNTA to share experiences in higher education innovation in the fields of tropical agriculture in order to improve the quality of education of the members; and
(2) Search for opportunities to develop collaborative activities on exchange of students, faculties and research cooperation between the members.
Attendee
The University of Queensland, UQ
Dean of Agriculture - Prof. Neal Menzies
Mahasarakham University, MSU
Dean, Faculty of Technology - Dr. Anuchita Moongngarm
Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, TUAF
Director, Office of Research and International Affairs - Nguyen Huu Tho, PhDStart
2016-12-01
End
2016-12-03
Address
Thai Nguyen University View map2016 University Network for Tropical Agriculture (UNTA) President’s Forum
Introduction
UNTA 2016 Meeting and Seminar will be held on 1st to 3rd December at Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
Agenda
Thursday, 1st December 2016
| Time | Content | Responsible/Place |
|---|---|---|
| From morning | Check-in time for guests and delegates | Dong A Hotel |
| 14:00-16:00 | Meeting UNTA members | The Central House |
| 16:00-17:30 | Thai Nguyen University Tour | TNU office |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Dinner | Minh Van Restaurant |
Friday, 2nd December 2016 – Conference and Plenary session
| Time | Content | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00-7:45 | Breakfast | Dong A Hotel |
| 8:00-8:30 | Depart from Dong A Hotel to TUAF | TUAF |
| 8:30-9:00 | Registration | The Central House A01 |
| 9:00-9:10 | Opening and welcome | Dr. Nguyen Huu Tho, Director – Office of Research and International Affairs |
| 9:10-9:20 | Opening speech of the Vice President of Thai Nguyen University | Prof. Dr. Dang Van Minh, TNU |
| 9:20-9:30 | Speech of UNTA’s chairman | Prof. Dr. Chang-Hsien Tai, President of National Pingtung University |
| 9:30-9:50 | UNTA’s activity report | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shih Ru-Chu, The Secretary-General of UNTA |
| 9:50-10:10 | The role of Thai Nguyen University and Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry in human resource development in the mountainous area of Viet Nam | Dr. Nguyen Huu Tho, TNU-TUAF |
| 10:10-10:20 | Commemorative photograph | UNTA Members |
| 10:20-10:30 | Coffee Break | The Central House |
| Section I: Experience and recommendation for profession oriented higher education for tropical agriculture (25mins/presentation 15mins and discussion 10mins) | ||
| 10:35-11:00 | – The first presentation: Development of Smart Agriculture in Taiwan – Discussion | President of NPUST, Prof. Dr. Chang-Hsien Tai. |
| 11:25-11:50 | – The second presentation: Infrastructural Development of Agro-Eco- Edu-Tourism Centre at Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture University Malaysia Sabah – Discussion | Dr. Jupikely James Silip, University Malaysia Sabah |
| 11:50-13:00 | Lunch | Minh Van Restaurant |
| Section II: University connectivity for global integration oriented in higher education for tropical agriculture | ||
| 13:30-13:55 | – The third presentation: Roles and Engagement of Kasetsart University to Foster Education, Research, and Knowledge Transfer of Tropical Agriculture – Discussion | Dr. Buncha Chinnasri, Kasetsart University |
| 13:55-14:20 | – The forth presentation: International cooperation in higher education for tropical agriculture university – Discussion | – Dr. Duong Van Thao – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Hung; |
| 14:20-15:30 | – Open Discussion: Proposal for cooperating activities among universities in both education and scientific research. | – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Hung |
| 15:30-15:40 | Concluding/Closing Remarks by the Rector of TUAF | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Dien |
| 15:40-17:30 | Visiting Museum of Cultures of Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups | Thai Nguyen City Tour |
| 18:00-20:30 | Dinner hosted by TUAF | Restaurant |
| 20:30-21:00 | Back to hotel | Dong A Hotel |
Saturday, 3rd December 2016: Study tour
| Time | Content | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00-7:00 | Breakfast and check-out hotel | Dong A Hotel |
| 7:00-10:30 | Depart to Ninh Binh City | Ninh Binh City |
| 10:30-11:30 | Lunch | Restaurant |
| 11:30-14:30 | Visiting Trang An on boat | Trang An Landscape Complex |
| 14:30-17:30 | Return Hanoi Airport; Thai Nguyen City | Ha Noi and Thai Nguyen |
| 18:00-19:30 | Dinner |
Sunday, 4th December 2016 – Departure: 7:30-8:30
Note: Immergence in case please call for Dr. Hang 0919 962 586; Dr. Phuong 0987 809 070.
Download: Plan_of_meeting_UNTA_3.6
Invited Speakers
UNTA Members Delegates :
1. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
2. Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam
3. Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
4. University of Queesnland, Australia
5. Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
6. Brawijaya University, Indonesia
7. Kasetsart University, Thailand
8. Maejo University, Thailand
9. Mahasarakham University, Thailand
10. Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Thailand
11. Nakhon Phanom University, Thailand
12. Universiti Malaysia Sabah
13. Universiti Putra Malaysia
