On July 1, 2026, as part of a series of international cooperation activities leading up to the Honorary Doctor Conferral Ceremony scheduled for July 3, 2026, Dong Nai Technology University (DNTU) took great honor in welcoming Professor Charl de Villiers from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) – a distinguished scholar with outstanding contributions to the fields of accounting, sustainable development, and international scientific publications.

The working visit of Professor Charl de Villiers not only strengthens the collaborative ties between DNTU and global higher education institutions but also brings substantial value to the university's faculty, researchers, and academic development strategy.

Discussing Collaborative Orientations and Expanding International Academic Connections

During the working session with the Board of Presidents, leaders of the Faculty of Economics, and representatives of various DNTU departments, Professor Charl de Villiers discussed future cooperative orientations with the University

The discussions focused on developing scientific research activities in line with international standards, expanding academic cooperation networks, enhancing expert exchanges, promoting joint research projects, and improving the quality of international publications by DNTU lecturers.

This meeting served as an excellent opportunity for both sides to share experiences, connect resources, and open up new avenues of cooperation, thereby contributing to the realization of the internationalization strategy that DNTU is progressively implementing.

Sharing International Publication Insights from a Leading Expert

A key highlight of the working program was a seminar themed "Enhancing Capabilities in Writing and Publishing Scientific Research Manuscripts", which attracted a large number of lecturers and researchers from across the university.

With his extensive experience in researching, peer-reviewing, and editing prestigious international scientific journals, Professor Charl de Villiers shared practical insights to help improve the quality of scientific papers and increase their chances of acceptance in international journals.

The seminar focused on several crucial topics, including formulating valuable research questions, identifying the scientific contribution of a study, writing an effective Introduction, perfecting paper structures according to international standards, and selecting journals that align with specific research directions.

Furthermore, the Professor analyzed common reasons why papers get rejected and shared solutions to help authors enhance the quality of their manuscripts starting from the preparation phase.

The seminar took place in a lively atmosphere, filled with academic exchanges and questions between the Professor and DNTU faculty members. These practical shares and global perspectives provided invaluable experience, directly contributing to boosting the research, writing, and international publishing capabilities of the University's teaching staff

Affirming the Strategy for International-Standard University Development

Regularly organizing academic events featuring prestigious global professors and scientists is one of DNTU's key directions to foster a dynamic research environment, promote international integration, and elevate training quality.

Through international cooperation programs, DNTU not only enables its faculty to access new research trends but also broadens partnership opportunities, enhances scientific publication capacity, and gradually asserts its position within the higher education system.

Following these meaningful activities, the Honorary Doctor Conferral Ceremony for Professor Charl de Villiers will be held on July 3, 2026, at Dong Nai Technology University. This special event recognizes the Professor’s outstanding contributions to academia while marking another milestone in DNTU’s journey toward international integration and sustainable development