(VOVworld)- The British Council in collaboration with Aston University in the UK and the University of Da Nang held a ceremony in the central city of Da Nang on Thursday to launch the Vietnam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education.  The institute, based at the University of Da Nang, will become operational in the 2014-2015 academic year and recruit students for the 2015-2016 year. Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Minister of Education and Training Bui Van Ga said the institute is considered an international higher education and scientific research facility in the central region, paving the way for the establishment of the Vietnam-UK International University in the future.UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever spoke highly of the birth of the institute, saying it was an important step forward in the strategic partnership between the two countries. The UK pledged to continue its efforts to enhance cooperation with Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training.