On the afternoon of 13 October 2026, Dr. Michael Zschiesche, Director of Germany’s Independent Institute for Environmental Issues (UfU), visited the University of Sciences, Hue University, accompanied by representatives of the GreenCityLabHuế III Project for a working meeting.

Representing the University were Assoc. Prof. Vo Thanh Tung, Rector; Assoc. Prof. Huynh Thi Anh Phuong, Head of the Office for Science, Technology, International Relations and Library; Dr. Tran Thi Phuong An, Deputy Head of the Office for Science, Technology, International Relations and Library; and Dr. Vo Ngoc Duc, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Architecture.

At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Vo Thanh Tung thanked Dr. Michael Zschiesche and UfU for their continued support and collaboration in implementing the GreenCityLabHuế III Project. He expressed the University’s commitment to building on the results achieved to date and expanding cooperation in the coming years.

The two sides reviewed the project’s implementation progress and discussed measures to ensure that the remaining activities are completed on schedule, with a focus on delivering tangible outputs of practical value. They also reviewed upcoming tasks and discussed ways to strengthen coordination during the remaining implementation period.

Looking ahead, Dr. Michael Zschiesche reaffirmed UfU’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with the University, particularly in architecture, environmental studies, and climate change.

The two sides also discussed the idea of developing a Summer Students program to provide students with opportunities for academic exchange, knowledge sharing, and hands-on experience in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting reaffirmed the partnership between the University of Sciences, Hue University, and UfU and laid the groundwork for further collaboration in research and education, as well as the development of solutions to promote sustainable and climate-resilient urban development.