SDG16

<div> This creative project is a visual exploration of local cultures and languages as seen through the lens of a non-native observer. By combining traditional techniques and modern perspectives, the project aims to showcase the beauty, diversity and richness of native traditions and ways of life, while promoting understanding and appreciation of these cultures among a wider audience. <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23631" title="Creative Project: Illustrating native culture and language through the eye of a Foreigner (with artist Kevin Francis) 1" src="https://swinburne-vn.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/aec56dd64e807410e47cad6a1a03ab88.jpg" alt="aec56dd64e807410e47cad6a1a03ab88" width="450" height="600" /> Also, students’ understanding of cross-cultural inclusivity in the areas of art and culture will be expanded through this learning opportunity, which is important for students’ personal development, cultural knowledge and polish their lenses. <img class="alignnone wp-image-23632" title="Creative Project: Illustrating native culture and language through the eye of a Foreigner (with artist Kevin Francis) 2" src="https://swinburne-vn.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/z4096071913831_84547323516dec174212d03c01f382f5.jpg" alt="z4096071913831 84547323516dec174212d03c01f382f5" width="591" height="788" /> </div>

Teach students of intercultural adoption, adaptation, and communication in Southern Vietnam in the early XX Century, laying the foundation for current integration by Vietnam to the World. Itinerary is as follows: 1. A short study tour of a Start-up wine-producing Business (Vang CY): – To identify the varieties of grapes marked with product names – To observe the locally sustainable business model – East-West merging cultures and communication (visitation to Cao Dai Temple) <img src="https://swinburne-vn.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/C5029970-2B95-4D5E-82E2-B355F07E42AE-1342-000000438B8DF127-700x466.png" alt="Bà chủ vườn nho chia sẻ về câu chuyện khởi nghiệp mô hình kinh doanh độc đáo " /> 2. To explore a unique architectural style that reflects its blended traditional culture and religion: – Caodaism completely merging different faiths and rather mysterious from the anthropological perspective. 3. Change making Place and People who made history (visitation to Cu Chi Tunnel): – To learn a lesson in the power of humans in determining success or failure, not the technicality <img src="https://swinburne-vn.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/31CFFCFE-8C88-4917-B37A-74926C0F9465-1342-00000041CD68883C-700x466.png" alt="Chuyến đi đã giúp sinh viên Swinburne Việt Nam có thêm nhiều kiến thức mới về lịch sử - văn hoá" />

On Monday 13 June 2022, Swinburne students had an opportunity to take part in the UNESCO Youth Forum 2022, where they engaged in a dialogue with intergenerational activists on their needs, priorities, and aspirations regarding their overall state of education. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-23211" title="UNESCO Youth Forum 1" src="https://swinburne-vn.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/yf1-700x466.jpeg" alt="yf1" width="700" height="466" /> Gathered together with youth from different backgrounds and cultures, our students discussed issues related to UNESCO’s SDG4 – Quality Education in the post-COVID-19 context. The Youth Forum addressed three key thematics pertaining to Youth Unemployment, Literacy and Skills Development; Green Skills for Climate Action; and Embracing Active and Global Citizenship. Concluding with the Ways Forward session, we identified key recommendations and potential pathways to improve young people’s meaningful engagement in promoting lifelong learning and skills. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-23212" title="UNESCO Youth Forum 2" src="https://swinburne-vn.edu.vn/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/yf2-700x466.jpeg" alt="yf2" width="700" height="466" /> Besides SDG 4 for quality education, UNESCO Youth Forum also played an important role in contributing to students’ knowledge on SDG 17. This Forum focused on target 17.16, that is about mobilizing and sharing knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries.