Conference to Review Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Tasks on the Occasion of Vietnam Science and Technology Day

On the afternoon of May 17, the University of Transport Technology (UTT) organized a conference to review science and technology (S&T) and innovation (STI) tasks on the occasion of Vietnam Science and Technology Day, May 18.

Attending the program were Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long – Rector; the Vice Rectors; representatives of the leadership of units and specialized faculties; lecturers, experts, and students representing groups with outstanding achievements in scientific research and innovation activities in the 2023–2024 academic year.

Speaking at the conference, Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng – Vice Rector of the University – emphasized that in the 2023–2024 academic year, with the tireless efforts of the staff, lecturers, scientists, and students, we have achieved several remarkable accomplishments in the University’s student admissions; accreditation of 11 training programs; expansion of 11.4 hectares of land in Hanoi; and, in particular, notable achievements in scientific research.

The number of research works by lecturers and students published in prestigious domestic and international scientific journals has increased, and projects for the development of new material technologies have been and are making a positive impact on society. This not only affirms the position of the University of Transport Technology in the field of science and technology but is also evidence of the continuous dedication of the University’s lecturers, scientists, and students. The efforts of each individual have made an important contribution to improving the quality of training and scientific research, while also promoting innovation and the application of technology in practice.

Academic activities, seminars, and creative competitions are regularly organized, creating a dynamic and creative training and learning environment for students. The University has strengthened cooperation with research institutes and universities at home and abroad, opening many opportunities for academic exchange, scientific research, and technology transfer. However, there are also some challenges such as changes in the global research environment, pressures from innovation requirements, and increasingly fierce domestic and international competition, requiring us to continuously improve and innovate.

Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng – Vice Rector of the University speaking at the conference

At the conference, Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương – Head of the Department of Science, Technology & International Cooperation – presented the review report on the implementation of the University’s S&T and STI tasks in the 2023–2024 academic year and the plan for key tasks for the 2024–2025 academic year.

Accordingly, Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương emphasized the 2024 ranking results of the University of Transport Technology. According to Vietnam’s University Rankings (VNUR) – the first university ranking in Vietnam announced within the country – in 2024 the University of Transport Technology ranked 48th out of a total of 193 higher education institutions in Vietnam. According to the SCImago ranking of scientific research institutions, UTT ranked 26th out of the 45 best universities in Vietnam in 2024. Notably, UTT ranked in the Top 2 in Vietnam in the fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences and in the Top 3 in the field of Environmental Sciences.

In scientific research and innovation activities in the 2023–2024 academic year, the number of scientific and technological works by UTT’s staff, lecturers, and scientists published in domestic and international scientific journals was high. Research projects at all levels received attention from both lecturers and students; student activities increased in both quantity and quality, such as: the “Creative Ideas and Student Start-up 2023” competition with the participation of 14 teams; two teams participating in the Ereca competition; and four teams participating in the National Robocon competition.

To implement the key tasks for the 2024–2025 academic year, the University will deploy and implement the project “Enhancing Students’ Scientific Research and Innovation in Connection with Training and Enterprise Engagement to 2030” and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of domestic and international cooperation to serve training and research activities, in accordance with the educational philosophy “Application – Practical Learning – Practical Career,” and increase the proportion of practice and internships in training programs.

Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương – Head of the Department of Science, Technology & International Cooperation presenting at the conference

On this occasion, the University awarded commendations to lecturers, experts, and students of the University with outstanding achievements in S&T and STI activities in the 2023–2024 academic year.

Dr. Dương Thị Ngọc Thu – Head of the Personnel Organization Department – announced the commendation decisions at the conference

The University’s leadership awarded Certificates of Merit to lecturers, experts, and scientists with outstanding achievements in S&T activities in the 2023–2024 academic year.

The University’s leadership awarded Certificates of Merit to student groups with outstanding achievements in student scientific research and innovation activities in the 2023–2024 academic year.

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