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The National Teacher Training University (NTTU) was officially established in Vientiane Capital on October 6, 2026, as the Ministry of Education and Sports marked the 32nd anniversary of National Teachers' Day.
(KPL) The ceremony was held at the university's campus in Dongkhamxang Village, Hadxayfong District, and was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports Thongsalith Mangnomek, together with senior officials, educators, teachers and guests.
During the ceremony, Mr Lavan Vongkhamsan was appointed President of the NTTU, while Mrs Vongdeouane Ousai and Mrs Vanseng Chounlamany were appointed Vice Presidents.
The ministry also announced the appointment of 12 associate professors, presented commendation awards to two outstanding teachers with disabilities and issued transfer decisions for 16 university officials.
In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Thongsalith highlighted the importance of teachers in national development and called for continued efforts to improve the quality and status of the teaching profession.
He outlined priorities including developing teachers with strong professional and ethical standards, strengthening digital and technological skills, linking theoretical education with classroom practice, ensuring adequate teacher supply in remote areas and improving the efficiency of education administration.
For the newly established university, he called for modern management and academic systems, stronger teacher training in digital, professional and life skills, preparation for the new 6+3+3 curriculum, improved teacher welfare and closer cooperation with domestic and international institutions.
He also urged the education sector to expand international cooperation while preserving national identity and called on teachers and education officials across the country to uphold their responsibilities and contribute to national development.
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