The Ha Noi University of Science and Technology (HUST) is among three universities selected to launch the World Bank's Support for Autonomous Higher Education Project (SAHEP) - Photo: VGP/Nhat Nam The HUST on March 21 announced the SAHEP, which is worth US$155 million sponsored by the WB and another credit valued US$50 million (including US$45 million from the Official Development Assistance and the corresponding capital of US$5 million. The university will focus on training and research in key sectors under the fourth industrial revolution including electricity, electronics, mechatronics and materials science. The project, carried out within five years (from 2018-2022), aims to develop the university to become the nation’s leading training and research center in science and technology and concentrate on high-quality human resources in training and research. Headmaster of the university Hoang Minh Son said that the investment … [Read more...] about WB helps Ha Noi University of Science & Technology develop key sectors
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Hanoi University of Science and Technology listed among world’s top universities
Accordingly, its Engineering-electrical and electronic department was ranked in 401-450 group, Engineering-mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing was ranked among 451-500 group, and Computer science and information systems department was among 501-550 group. Students from the Computer science and information systems department of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology in a studying session This is the first time the university has ranked in the QS ranking by subjects and its three subjects got into the list. Earlier in 2019, the QS Asia University Ranking 2018-2019 has listed Hanoi University of Science and Technology in 261-270 group, 30 places higher than the previous year. Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Hanoi University of Science and Technology listed among world’s top universities
Vietnamese herbalist awarded honorary doctorate by University of Florida
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Viet Nam News Herbalist Đoàn Văn Khanh, 60, from the southern province of Tiền Giang, has become the first Vietnamese farmer to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Florida for his research into the medicinal properties of the Long Thành pomelo, a specialty of his homeland. He talks with Hà Nguyễn about his work. Inner Sanctum: Why have you invested your time and effort into researching herbal medicine? I came across traditional medicine by chance. In 2006, there were rumours that eating pomelo caused breast cancer in women. This obviously affected fruit farmers in Tiền Giang Province. I witnessed the ripe fruits falling from the trees lying untouched in the orchards, and it was painful to watch. I’d heard that the fruit could be used to treat a number of human ailments, so I decided to start my research. First, I resigned from my post as chairman of the War Veterans’ Association in Song Thuận Village to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese herbalist awarded honorary doctorate by University of Florida
Close collaboration to promote potential of science & technology in HCMC
Recently, eight new programs have been approved, the most prominent of which are those to increase the commercialization capacity of research results. They are all programs in the framework of the cooperation between the HCMC People’s Committee and the Vietnam National University HCMC, consisting of ‘Improving the quality of the human resources’, ‘Administrative work reform’, ‘Increasing the growth quality and competitiveness of the economy in HCMC’, ‘Reducing traffic congestion and traffic accidents’, ‘Decreasing urban flooding and coping with climate change – sea level rise’, ‘Decreasing environment pollution’, ‘Promoting the potential of science and technology between the Vietnam National University HCMC and the Saigon Hi-tech Park’, ‘Developing the integrated circuit (IC) industry in the period from 2018 – 2020, with a vision to 2030’. The above matters are all major … [Read more...] about Close collaboration to promote potential of science & technology in HCMC
Korean firms, universities showcase new technologies
Saigon Innovation Hub and Busan United Management of Technology Centre sign a memorandum of understanding to develop technologies. – Photo courtesy of SIHUBViet Nam News HCM CITY – Korean businesses and universities introduced new technologies to Vietnamese firms to explore collaboration and sales opportunities at a networking event in HCM City yesterday. The event was organised by the Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) and the Busan United Management of Technology Centre (BUH). Huỳnh Kim Tước, CEO of SIHUB, said: “Technology development is an important topic in Việt Nam. It is not enough to simply trade technologies and finished products between two countries; both sides have to co-operate in the early stages and work on ideas together to fully assist each other in developing technology.” Kang Geon-Hwan, head of BUH, said Korea had a huge interest in transferring technologies to Việt Nam and hoped for close co-operation … [Read more...] about Korean firms, universities showcase new technologies