HaUI Hosts Seminar on University Governance and Sustainable Development

On February 20, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) hosted a seminar on University Governance and Sustainable Development. The event featured insightful discussions, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung, Vice President of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), shares valuable information, perspectives, and experiences on applying new governance models to enhance education quality and develop sustainable universities.

Overview of the seminar

Leadership Perspectives on University Innovation

In his opening speech, Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, Rector of HaUI, emphasized that the rapidly changing global landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for universities. He highlighted the need for higher education institutions to lead innovation and sustainable development. The seminar served as a platform to strengthen collaboration between HaUI and UEH, facilitating the exchange of ideas and practical solutions.

Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, Rector of HaUI spoke at the event

Dr. Thuc further stated that HaUI is committed to establishing key criteria, pillars, and models for sustainable university development. The institution aims to foster interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge integration, promote innovation, and address contemporary challenges. HaUI invests strategically to enhance resources, drive innovation, and transition into a multi-functional applied research university. With a focus on becoming the preferred choice for students, communities, and businesses, HaUI is at the forefront of digital transformation and smart governance, aligning with its educational philosophy: "Comprehensive Education for Sustainable Development and Integration."

Insights on Sustainable University Development

As the keynote speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung, a leading expert in university governance, emphasized that sustainable university development is a global trend. This approach enhances research capabilities and multi-disciplinary training while fostering community engagement through collaborative projects that address global challenges.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung discussed University Governance and Sustainable Universities

Given the similarities between HaUI and UEH as multi-disciplinary higher education institutions, UEH shared insights on transitioning from a university to a university system and implementing sustainable development strategies. The UEH sustainable development strategy is built on five key pillars: Educating Global Citizens for Sustainable Action; Conducting Research for Community Benefit; Governance Prioritizing Sustainable Development; Operations: From Green Campus to Carbon Neutrality; Building a Community of Sustainability Leaders and Artistic Inspiration

Key Topics in University Governance

The seminar also focused on crucial topics such as restructuring universities based on a three-tier multidisciplinary model, fostering a strong university culture, implementing OKR (Objectives and Key Results) for performance management, positioning university products, enhancing student support services, marketing and communication strategies, and digital transformation.

Discussions also addressed the decentralization of governance between the university system and affiliated schools, the development goals and mechanisms for science and technology, innovation, international collaboration, and strategies for attracting international experts and high-quality human resources.

Strengthening Collaboration between HaUI and UEH

To reinforce cooperation between HaUI and UEH, the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in training and scientific research. The agreement also includes faculty and student exchange programs and joint efforts in quality assurance.

HaUI and UEH signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in training and scientific research

This seminar marked an important step in fostering university governance innovation and sustainability, strengthening partnerships between leading Vietnamese universities to meet the demands of the modern educational landscape.