Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)

North Carolina State University, USA (NCSU) and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) engaged in a fruitful exchange of ideas and collaboration opportunities during a two-day visit from April 8 to April 9, 2024. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the two esteemed institutions and explore opportunities for joint research and academic partnerships.

Last Tuesday (April 2, 2024) marked a historic moment of AUF Asia Pacific (the Agency of French-speaking universities in Asia-Pacific) as the relocation of its new headquarters to Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s campus since its first establishment in Hanoi over 30 years ago.

On February 26-27, 2024, the "Research Excellence for Vietnam" conference was held at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. It aimed to propose a quality assessment framework for research in Vietnam, with the goal of bolstering Vietnamese universities toward global recognition in higher education. The event garnered participation from key figures including leaders from the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Science and Technology, as well as partners from the United Kingdom and representatives from major organizations like the World Bank and Elsevier.

In 2023, Hanoi University of Science and Technology is dedicated to upholding cherished traditional values while unwaveringly ensuring academic excellence. Simultaneously, the Univeristy is driving innovation to better align with the evolving demands of learners, societal expectations, and the broader public in the face of the digital economy and globalization.

On December 6, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Leeds University (UK), hosted the Think Tank program titled 'Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development in Higher Education.' This event forms part of a series of programs focused on Creative Entrepreneurship and the Climate Change Challenge, sponsored by the British Council under the UK Season 2023 program.

From 6 to 10 November this Fall semester 2023, 58 students and 4 lecturers from the Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore) visited Hanoi University of Science and Technology for their one-week Global Study, Overseas Study Trip 2023 Program. Based on strong collaboration between the two institutions, the program has offered a great chance for students from both countries to exchange knowledge and discuss their academic/cultural interests.

"The inauguration ceremony of the 'Just Picture It: The World Around You' photo exhibition, themed 'Environment through the Human Lens,' took place in early December on the Hanoi University of Science and Technology campus. The exhibition is part of the collaborative efforts and sponsorship from the British Council, involving universities in both the UK and Vietnam. Its primary objective is to raise awareness about the environment and sustainable development.

Once feeling regretful for never touching an international medal and stumbling a few times during studies at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Trung Quan never ceased pursuing his passion for robotics and eventually became a professor after 5 years in the United States.

On November 24, the Hanoi University of Science and Technology Alumni Chapter in the United Kingdom was officially inaugurated in London, marking a significant milestone for the development of the University's Alumni Association. The chapter, established on October 15 this year in celebration of the 67th anniversary of the university's founding, serves as a dedicated platform for alumni based in the UK to foster connections, share ideas, and delve into opportunities for collaboration and growth.

This morning (October 19, 2023), Assoc. Prof. Huynh Quyet Thang, President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh, Vice President of the university, along with other university officials and lecturers, participated in the conference on High-Quality Human Resource Development for the Semiconductor Industry. The event was organized at the University of Da Nang. Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son chaired the conference.

Associate Professor Huynh Quyet Thang, President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, has affirmed that the transformation of HUST into a multi-disciplinary research university will fully harness the potential of collaboration with the UK. This strategic shift aims to establish robust international research groups for addressing global challenges.