Opening Ceremony of the International Debate Championship – Idebate Season 3

In March 2024, the International Education Institute of Van Lang University, in collaboration with the University of Newcastle (Australia), Edge Hill University (United Kingdom), Paris-Est Créteil University (France), and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), hosted a competition “International Debate Championship – Idebate Season 3” with the theme “AI and SDGs – Artificial intelligence and Sustainable Development Goals”.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi My Dieu, President of Van Lang University, shared that this year’s theme focused on artificial intelligence and sustainable development globally. Throughout the competition, the organizers hoped that students would obtain knowledge about AI and update essential digital skills to adapt quickly to modern learning and working environments. 

As a judge in IDEBATE 2023 season 2, Dr. Azriey Mazlan, Consul of Education at the Consulate General of Malaysia, hoped, “The competition receives much interest and support from outstanding students. However, there can be only one winner. All of you have to fairly compete and improvise to all the information and situations provided by the judges. Evaluation will be based on  critical thinking, argument, and communication skills criteria.”

According to Prof. George Talbot, Representative of Edge Hill University (United Kingdom), artificial intelligence and computer science are factors affecting the quality of student training. This is also the field that Edge Hill University focuses on in training and development. Prof. George Talbot hopes that the competition will bring beneficial values to contestants’ thinking and skill development.

The Second Runner-up Truong Gia Tue and Dang To Nhu from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, joined this ceremony to express their gratitude to the organizers for creating a useful playground that allows students to confidently express their personalities and exchange learning experiences with international students.

The Idebate season 3 is an academic forum for Vietnamese and international students, aiming to enhance awareness and learn experiences from leading experts. The debate competition will officially take place from March 18 to June 8, 2024. All information and competition processes will be updated on the official website. Wishing all contestants a lot of significant experiences at Idebate season 3.

News: Thanh Huy