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In a display of regional cooperation, the 8th ASEAN University Network on Culture and the Arts (AUN-CA) Meeting convened on 17 May 2023 at the prestigious Universitas Indonesia. Representatives from 23 universities representing AUN and ASEAN+3 Member Universities came together to ignite creative sparks and delve into insightful discussions to nurture collaborative efforts in the realms of culture and arts. With enthusiasm, the participants successfully elected the new AUN-CA Board Members who will steer the organisation's course from 2023 to 2026, propelling its mission to even greater heights

The first full month of on-site visit Programme Assessments! A promising step in the transition from online/hybrid PAs to on-site visits ever since the pandemic has tided over. Following the recent PAs earlier in May, the AUN-QA team concluded the month with two more on-site PAs both in Viet Nam, being the 329th PA at Trà Vinh University and the 330th PA at Nong Lam University.

In the recent Internal Quality Assurance System Design and Development Workshop in Viet Nam, participants from various universities delved into the intricate challenges faced by universities in the country. The session shed light on the complexities within the system and the interplay among various subsystems, all of which impact the development of higher education. The workshop's primary emphasis was on internal quality assurance (IQA) systems and practices, aiming to identify effective solutions.

Get ready for an exhilarating educational experience as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) takes center stage, hosting the 13th Assessor Training Workshop for AUN-QA Programme Assessment. Renowned for its illustrious reputation and historic significance, UST offers participants a remarkable opportunity to witness the AUN-QA Programme Assessment process in action. Spanning an action-packed seven days from 28 April - 4 May 2023, this thrilling event promises an immersive and enriching learning experience like no other.

Higher Education Institutions of Viet Nam with the AUN Secretariat are determined to take the steps necessary to enhance internal quality assurance systems to a greater level. From 24 to 26 April, 2023, universities of Viet Nam, MOET, and Accreditation Centers came to work together with the AUN Secretariat and IQA Experts in ASEAN and Spain to examine the ins and outs of the best practices in the AUN Internal Quality Assurance System Design and Development Workshop.

From 26-31 March 2023, the AUN Secretariat was honoured by its esteemed members and associate members for a courtesy visit in the beautiful city of Davao, the Philippines. The city is also home to the one and only constituent of the University of the Philippines System in Mindanao - the University of the Philippines Mindanao (UP Mindanao). This youngest member of the University of the Philippines System is ploughing ahead to provide interdisciplinary education that is responsive and relevant to the Mindanao region.