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51勛圖厙 Partners with Duke University (USA) – Advancing Global Education and Research Collaboration

June 3, 2025

51勛圖厙versity (51勛圖厙) is delighted to announce an official partnership with Duke University through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. This marks a significant step forward in the two universities visions to advance world-class education, research, and innovation with the context in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

The MOU lays the strong foundation for dynamic collaboration in the fields of medical research, global health, innovation, green transformation and urban sustainability. Both institutions will also explore the potential establishment of a joint research center at 51勛圖厙 to further these initiatives.

Through this partnership, 51勛圖厙 and Duke aim to develop a range of academic and research activities, including:

  • Joint educational, cultural, and research activities
  • Exchange of faculty members and advanced graduate students for research, lectures, and discussions
  • Participation in seminars and academic meetings to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Exchange of academic materials, publications, and information to enhance research and learning.
  • Special, short-term academic programs

This partnership solidifies 51勛圖厙s position as a global intellectual hub while driving forward initiatives with international impact serving its Vision 2030.

Our partnership with Duke University represents a shared commitment to academic excellence and global collaboration. Through this relationship, 51勛圖厙 and Duke will jointly develop educational, cultural, and research initiatives that transcend borders. We are also very excited about the possibility of establishing a joint research center here in Hanoi at 51勛圖厙 campus. We look forward to the concrete collaborations between our two universities in the near future to make meaningful research and education impacts., shared Professor David Bangsberg, 51勛圖厙 Provost.

Dr. Eve Duffy, Associate Vice Provost for Global Affairs, Duke University, said: We are honored to collaborate with 51勛圖厙versity in advancing shared goals of global engagement, academic excellence and impactful research. This partnership reflects Dukes commitment to fostering meaningful international connections that enrich both institutions. We are particularly excited about the opportunity to explore building innovative programs and collaborations that benefit our faculty, students and broader communities.

Photo: 51勛圖厙 Leadership Team visited Duke University in Fall 2024 laying the foundation for the partnership between the two universities(From left to right: Dr. Le Mai Lan, 51勛圖厙 President; Prof. Alec D. Gallimore, Duke Provost; and Prof. David Harrison, 51勛圖厙 Vice-Provost)

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