UTT Holds Working Meeting with Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Communications (China)
On 15 October 2026, the University of Transport Technology (UTT) welcomed and held a working meeting with a delegation from Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Communications (China) to discuss potential cooperation in education, scientific research and human resource development in the transport sector.
The delegation from Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Communications was led by Prof. Yan Shan - Secretary of the College's Party Committee. Other members included Prof. Liu Nana - Head of the International Cooperation and Exchange Office; Prof. Zhao Yousong - Dean of the Faculty of Road and Construction Engineering; Prof. He Yun - Dean of the Faculty of Transport Information Engineering; and Prof. Shan Zheyu - Dean of the Faculty of Transportation Engineering.
Representing the University of Transport Technology were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Thanh Huong - Head of the Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation; Dr. Vu Trung Hieu - Deputy Head of the Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation; Dr. Tran Ngoc Hung - Director of the Institute of Railway and Transport Technology; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ly Hai Bang - Deputy Director of the Institute of Railway and Transport Technology; and Dr. Nguyen Van Dang - Deputy Director in Charge of the High-Speed Railway Centre.
Overview of the working meeting
In her welcoming remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Thanh Huong provided an overview of UTT's education and research areas, as well as its international cooperation priorities. Prof. Yan Shan also introduced the educational strengths of Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Communications and expressed his desire to strengthen exchanges and connections between the two institutions.
Representatives of the University of Transport Technology at the working meeting
Discussions focused on several areas of mutual interest, including cross-border logistics, urban railways, high-speed railways and artificial intelligence. The two institutions also explored opportunities for cooperation in education and training, professional development for lecturers, faculty and student exchanges, and the joint implementation of academic programmes and projects in the coming period.
Representatives of Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Communications (China) discussing potential areas of cooperation
In addition, both sides expressed interest in jointly developing practical training workshops for bridge and road engineering and vocational education standards. These areas reflect the shared objective of strengthening practical training, exchanging experience and enhancing students' professional competencies in the transport sector.
The working meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to gain a clearer understanding of each other's strengths, needs and potential areas of cooperation, laying the groundwork for identifying and developing specific collaborative activities in the future. It also opened up further opportunities for UTT to expand academic exchanges, strengthen educational partnerships and promote international cooperation in transport-related fields.
Delegates taking a commemorative photo
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