Da Nang hosts UK Education and Technology Roadshow
The UK Education and Technology Roadshow 2020 was held in the central city of Da Nang on December 3, attracting the participation of nearly 1,000 local high school and university students.
British Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Marcus Winsley speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) - The UK Education and Technology Roadshow 2020 washeld in the central city of Da Nang on December 3, attracting the participation ofnearly 1,000 local high school and university students.
The iconic red London double-decker bus offeringthe very best of UK education and technology stopped at the Phan Chau TrinhHigh School, the VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education at theUniversity of Da Nang, and the University of Da Nang - University of Scienceand Technology.
Students had the chance to learn more about training programmes in the UK and tips to choose one that is suitable, find out UK qualifications and studying programmes in Vietnam, acquireinformation on Chevening scholarships - the UK's premier governmentalscholarship programme, and discover employment opportunities in UK tech companies.
British Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam MarcusWinsley said that UK-Vietnam cooperation in education, technology, and skillstraining plays an important role in the development of both countries.
He expressed his hope that students in Da Nang willget to learn more about link and scholarship programmes and employmentopportunities upon graduation.
The roadshow is expected to visit ℱthe northernport city of Hai Phong and then HCM City./.
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British Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Marcus Winsley speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
