Two female students from University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT), who previously participated in training programs at AI Lab UIT – AvePoint, have achieved another remarkable academic milestone by securing full scholarships to pursue their Master’s degrees at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).The scholarship recipients are Nguyen Thi Thuy and Chu Minh Nhat Ha.Both students will pursue the Master of Science in Technology and Design (MTD) through the MaivenPoint x SUTD Work-Study Programme, an opportunity that combines postgraduate education with industry-oriented learning.From AI Lab UIT – AvePoint to postgraduate studies in SingaporeBefore receiving their scholarships, Thuy and Nhat Ha participated in training programs at AI Lab UIT – AvePoint, where students have opportunities to develop technological knowledge and experience an industry-connected learning environment.Building on this foundation, both students have now taken another significant step in their academic journeys by earning full scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies at SUTD, one of Singapore’s universities specializing in technology and design.Their achievements highlight the opportunities that can emerge when academic learning is connected with industry-oriented training and international education pathways.Inspiring more women to pursue careers in technologyUIT takes pride in seeing its students confidently pursue international academic opportunities and achieve new milestones beyond the classroom.The accomplishments of Thuy and Nhat Ha are also a source of inspiration for fellow UIT students, particularly young women pursuing careers in technology, encouraging them to set ambitious goals, explore new opportunities, and confidently take the next steps in their academic and professional journeys.Congratulations to Nguyen Thi Thuy and Chu Minh Nhat Ha on this outstanding achievement. UIT wishes both students continued success as they begin their postgraduate studies in Singapore!

On April 10, Viet Nam National University  Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) organized a working session with guest speaker Dr. George Chiu - Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Head of the Global Engineering Program and Partnership Relations at Purdue University, USA, and the representative of the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Tam - Vice Chancellor of VNU-HCM, presided over the working session. Leaders of functional departments under VNU-HCM, representatives of the University's Executive Board, and leaders of Training Departments and Science Management Offices of member schools of VNU-HCM including the University of Technology, the University of Science, the University of Information Technology, and the International University, attended the working session.  Dr. George Chiu - representative of the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and delegates from VNU-HCM attended the working session. Photo: Thien Thong Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Tam mentioned that the number of students choosing to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at universities in Vietnam has been decreasing over the years. VNU-HCM hopes that Dr. Chiu will share the experiences of the United States in general and Purdue University in particular in attracting students to study STEM fields, as well as improving the quality of STEM programs. Dr. George Chiu believes that one of the solutions to increase the number of students studying STEM fields is to encourage girls who are passionate about STEM subjects from primary and secondary schools, so that they desire and confidently choose to study STEM disciplines at universities. Moreover, Purdue University has been quite successful in attracting female students to participate in STEM programs through several solutions. For example, creating successful role models in STEM fields by widely sharing the success stories of accomplished female engineers and scientists; organizing STEM summer camps specifically for female students; developing scholarship programs for female students studying STEM fields. After more than 20 years of effort in implementing various solutions, the proportion of female students studying STEM fields at Purdue University has reached 45%. In addition, Dr. Chiu proposes that universities should focus on improving the quality of STEM education through closely linking activities with businesses to regularly update the needs of enterprises. Consequently, improving training programs, creating more internship opportunities for students at businesses, enhancing research collaboration with enterprises, and providing opportunities for students to participate in these research projects with professors, postgraduate students, and university researchers from the early years of university. Furthermore, Dr. Chiu suggests that universities can collaborate with reputable technology companies to develop short-term training programs and issue certificates using the micro-credential model in STEM fields to meet the needs of a segment of learners who do not want to fully enroll in degree programs. Dr. Chiu cited the successful micro-credential program in cybersecurity conducted by Purdue University in collaboration with Intel, which has attracted many learners. On the same afternoon, Dr. George Chiu visited units of VNU-HCM, including the Institute of Nano Technology, the Center for Nano and Molecular Structure Materials Research, the Microelectronics and High-Frequency Systems Laboratory (Faculty of Electrical Engineering), the Biomedical Engineering Department, and the High-Frequency Laboratory of the Department of Electrical - Electronics (International University). He had conversations and exchanged experiences on scientific research activities with researchers at HCMUT. He also had a talk with lecturers and students from STEM fields at the International University, where he shared useful information about the requirements of businesses regarding competencies, skills, and attitudes for graduates of STEM fields worldwide. He encouraged students to strive to enhance the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue careers in engineering and technology after graduation.  Faculty members and students at the International University, VNU-HCM, attentively listen to Dr. George Chiu's presentation on opportunities and challenges for the STEM workforce. Photo: Thien Thong Enhancing STEM education in Vietnam To implement the Joint Statement on Elevating Vietnam - U.S. Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership signed by U.S. President Joe Biden and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in September 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam implemented the U.S. Speaker Program on "Enhancing STEM Education and Workforce Development in Science and Technology" in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City from April 3-12, 2024. As part of this program, HCMUT coordinated with the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to organize a working session with Dr. George Chiu - Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Head of the Global Engineering Program and Partnership Relations at Purdue University on April 10. Dr. George Chiu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Head of the Global Engineering Program and Partnership Relations at Purdue University. He was previously the Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation managing the National Robotics Initiative (NRI) for the Engineering Directorate. Before joining Purdue University, Dr. Chiu worked for HP and was a member of the development team for the HP Copyjet product line in the late 1990s. As an expert in electromechanical systems, control systems, and image processing systems, Dr. Chiu has been appointed as a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Imaging Science and Technology Association (IS&T). Dr. Chiu has helped establish research collaboration between academic institutions and commercial enterprises such as Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, and Samsung. Detailed Information: https://vnuhcm.edu.vn/tin-tuc_32343364/dien-gia-hoa-ky-chia-se-kinh-nghiem-ve-dao-tao-stem-va-hop-tac-dai-hoc-doanh-nghiep/353835393364.html  Hạ Băng - Media Collaborator, University of Information Technology English version: Phan Huy Hoang

The full scholarships for women in the STEM field are officially back. In 2023, Vietnam had 8 candidates awarded the Women in STEM scholarship, leading in quantity in the East Asia region. Building on this success, the British Council, in collaboration with technical universities, is organizing the Women in STEM 2024 online seminar with the aim of connecting, promoting women's participation in science and technology, and introducing postgraduate scholarships in the United Kingdom for women. This year, the British Council continues to implement two full scholarship programs for women in STEM: ASEAN – UK SAGE STEM Scholarship for Women: Launched for the first time by the UK government, through the British Embassy in ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat. The scholarship aims to address gender disparities in employment and digital skills in ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste. British Council STEM Scholarship for Women: The British Council has implemented a global STEM scholarship program for women in collaboration with UK universities. This is the fourth year the British Council has offered this scholarship to female candidates in Vietnam. In addition to the opportunity to study at a prestigious university in the United Kingdom, the scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowances, travel expenses, visa fees, health insurance, and reimbursement of IELTS exam fees (if applicable). UK universities accepting scholarship applications from Vietnam include the University of Bristol and the University of Warwick. Translated by: Ngoc Diem

Trong lịch sử dựng nước và giữ nước của dân tộc, con người Việt Nam đã hình thành nên những phẩm chất tốt đẹp, đó là tinh thần anh dũng, kiên cường, tạo nên sức mạnh cộng đồng để tồn tại, tinh thần chiến đấu và chiến thắng mọi kẻ thù. Trong tiến trình lịch sử đó, phụ nữ Việt Nam đóng một vai trò vô cùng quan trọng. Họ là những chiến sĩ chống ngoại xâm kiên cường dũng cảm; Là người lao động cần cù, sáng tạo, thông minh; Là những người mẹ dịu hiền, đảm đang, trung hậu, chịu thương, chịu khó, và đã sinh ra nhiều thế hệ anh hùng của một dân tộc anh hùng. Nhân kỷ niệm Ngày Phụ nữ Việt Nam 20/10/2023, Thư viện Trung tâm trân trọng giới thiệu đến Quý Độc giả cuốn sách “Phụ nữ Việt Nam trong di sản văn hóa dân tộc” do Nhà xuất bản Chính trị quốc gia Sự thật ấn hành. Vị trí kệ: 305.409597 P577N 2011 Sách đang phục vụ tại: Thư viện Trung tâm - Trụ sở Chính Thư viện Trung tâm - Chi nhánh KTX B Tác phẩm gồm 25 bài phát biểu, bài viết và tham luận của các nhà nghiên cứu, nhà khoa học được tuyển chọn tại Hội thảo khoa học với chủ đề “Phụ nữ Việt Nam trong di sản văn hóa dân tộc”. Các bài viết trong cuốn sách đã đánh giá vị trí, vai trò của người phụ nữ Việt Nam trong lịch sử dân tộc, khẳng định những giá trị lớn lao mà phụ nữ Việt Nam đã góp phần tạo dựng nên di sản văn hóa dân tộc. Và những gương mặt phụ nữ Việt Nam qua các thời kỳ chính là di sản văn hóa để chúng ta học tập, phát huy truyền thống tốt đẹp trong công cuộc xây dựng, hội nhập với thế giới và bảo vệ đất nước hiện nay. Dù cho ở thời đại nào, người phụ nữ vẫn luôn giữ một vị trí đặc biệt quan trọng không chỉ về mặt gia đình, xã hội mà còn trên tất cả các lĩnh vực khác. Đọc quyển sách, chúng ta càng biết ơn và tự hào về người Phụ nữ Việt Nam. Họ xứng đáng với tám chữ vàng mà Bác Hồ đã dành tặng “Anh hùng, bất khuất, trung hậu, đảm đang”. Mọi thông tin chi tiết xem tại: https://www.facebook.com/CentralLibraryVNU/posts/pfbid09PDyGAsdyan8tSVVTgv6bWjCGYsdbYTnD4YkJbLNMzbZMtM2cut9JtwDQNJAzd8Fl Hạ Băng - Cộng tác viên Truyền thông Trường Đại học Công nghệ Thông tin