With more than 500 delegates, 30 research papers presented, 37 keynote and featured speakers, and seven specialized conference tracks, the 4th International Conference on Health Informatics (HEALTHINFO IV) brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, technology experts, and industry representatives at University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT).Held under the theme “AI for Healthcare,” the two-day conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, connecting technology, healthcare, scientific research, and industry to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence in improving healthcare services and community well-being.HEALTHINFO IV brought together more than 500 delegates over two days.Advancing a holistic approach to healthcare through AIBeyond technological solutions, HEALTHINFO IV promoted a holistic approach to health, positioning AI within the broader context of people, communities, and healthcare ecosystems.This vision was reflected in the Health Preservation Ecosystem, built around seven interconnected pillars: Health Equity, Health Protection, Healthcare Management, Health Rehabilitation and Restoration, Health Education, Health Literacy, and Health Promotion.Speaking at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tan Tran Minh Khang, President of UIT, emphasized that the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence is creating new opportunities for research and practical applications in healthcare. However, the key challenge lies in translating technological advances into solutions that are useful, reliable, and accessible in real-world settings.He highlighted that the value of healthcare technology should ultimately be measured by the improvements it brings to people's lives: better patient care, more effective support for healthcare professionals, and stronger capabilities for healthcare institutions to improve service quality.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tan Tran Minh Khang, President of UIT, shared his perspectives at the conference.Connecting research, technology, and industry through the AI Healthcare Innovation ForumOne of the highlights of HEALTHINFO IV was the AI Healthcare Innovation Forum, a collaborative platform connecting technology companies, healthcare providers, research institutions, and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem.The forum brought together IT and AI solution providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, hospital networks, and innovation organizations to discuss practical challenges facing the healthcare sector amid digital transformation.Through research presentations and professional exchanges, participants explored how AI, data-driven technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration could contribute to addressing healthcare challenges and improving the delivery of medical services.Researchers and experts presented their findings and exchanged perspectives during HEALTHINFO IV.Keeping humanity at the center of healthcare innovationAt the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Trung Chien, former Minister of Health of Vietnam and former Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, emphasized the importance of healthcare equity, elderly care, and a human-centered approach to technological innovation.She underscored that Artificial Intelligence should remain a tool that serves people rather than replaces the human values essential to healthcare.“Artificial Intelligence is truly intelligent when it serves intelligent people. A robot is a robot, not a human being; the Artificial Intelligence we use must be guided by humanity.”Her remarks highlighted an important principle in healthcare innovation: technological progress must be accompanied by ethical responsibility, accessibility, and respect for human dignity.As AI becomes increasingly integrated into medical systems, maintaining this human-centered perspective is essential to ensuring that technological advancements deliver meaningful benefits to patients, healthcare professionals, and communities.Turning research outcomes into practical healthcare solutionsA central objective of the AI Healthcare Innovation Forum was to promote innovation, collaboration, and the development of solutions with real-world applications.Through structured collaboration, technology companies have opportunities to work with hospitals, research institutes, and other stakeholders to identify healthcare challenges, develop solutions, conduct pilot implementations, and gradually integrate successful technologies into healthcare systems.This approach aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical implementation, creating pathways for promising AI technologies to move beyond laboratories and into clinical and healthcare environments.By connecting research communities with industry and healthcare institutions, HEALTHINFO IV encouraged collaboration that can support clinical practice, improve treatment effectiveness, enhance healthcare management, and contribute to better community health outcomes.More than an international academic conference, HEALTHINFO IV demonstrated the importance of bringing together Artificial Intelligence, data, and innovation to address real-world healthcare needs.Through interdisciplinary research, international academic exchange, and industry collaboration, UIT continues to contribute to an innovation ecosystem in which technological advances are directed toward improving healthcare quality and creating meaningful value for society. 

On October 2–3, 2026, University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT) will host HEALTHINFO IV 2026 under the theme “AI for Healthcare,” bringing together 13 speakers and experts from eight countries.The conference will create a platform connecting Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and healthcare, with discussions focusing on emerging research directions, applications, and real-world challenges that are shaping the future of Health Informatics and healthcare in the digital era.13 speakers from eight countries gather at UITHEALTHINFO IV 2026 will bring together researchers, technology experts, healthcare professionals, and leaders from different countries, creating an international and interdisciplinary academic forum at UIT.The 13 speakers and experts participating in HEALTHINFO IV 2026 include Prof. Chien-Yeh Hsu; Prof. Volker B. Schulte; Prof. Jim-Tong Horng; Prof. Peter Chang; Prof. Shin Hyungsub; Prof. Mark Lin; Prof. Tuyen Van Duong; Ms. Florence Gaudry-Perkins; Prof. Dr. Do Phuc; Mason Cobb, MD; Sammy Wahab, MBA; Dr. Nguyen Tat Bao Thien; and Mr. Yusuke Hirai.Bringing together experts from diverse professional backgrounds creates opportunities to approach healthcare challenges from multiple perspectives – ranging from AI, data science, and information systems to biomedical research, healthcare management, digital health, and health literacy.This interdisciplinary approach lies at the heart of Health Informatics, a field that requires the convergence of computer science, data, medicine, and management to transform technological advances into solutions that can support healthcare delivery.Four Distinguished Keynote Speakers explore issues shaping the future of healthcareA highlight of HEALTHINFO IV 2026 will be the sessions delivered by four Distinguished Keynote Speakers, focusing on topics at the forefront of research and applications of AI in healthcare.The keynote sessions will explore a range of emerging issues, from integrating AI with Real-World Data in healthcare and examining the future of hospitals amid the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence, to applying Machine Learning in antiviral drug research and exploring the journey of bringing AI from research and technology development into clinical practice and healthcare management.Through these discussions, the conversation around AI moves beyond the ability to build highly accurate models. HEALTHINFO IV will address broader questions about how data can be effectively utilized, how technologies can be deployed in real-world healthcare environments, and how AI-powered solutions can create meaningful value for patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.Where AI, technology, and healthcare meetThe rapid development of AI is opening new possibilities for healthcare while also creating increasingly complex requirements related to data quality, implementation, transparency, governance, and collaboration across disciplines.HEALTHINFO IV 2026 is designed as a meeting point for communities that may approach the same challenge from different perspectives. Technology researchers may examine a healthcare problem through data and algorithms; healthcare professionals contribute insights grounded in real-world practice; while management and industry experts bring perspectives on implementation, operations, and the pathway from research to application.This convergence allows research ideas to be examined within real-world contexts while connecting healthcare needs with technological research and development capabilities.It is through this interaction that Health Informatics can move beyond disciplinary boundaries, creating opportunities for technology and healthcare expertise to come together in addressing challenges that directly affect patients and communities.Expanding international research networks from UITBringing together 13 speakers and experts from eight countries at HEALTHINFO IV 2026 further expands the international academic exchange environment at UIT.Beyond gaining exposure to emerging research directions, faculty members, researchers, and students will have opportunities to engage directly with international experts, identify areas of shared academic interest, and establish connections that may develop into future research collaboration.For an interdisciplinary field such as Health Informatics, these connections are particularly important. A technology solution for healthcare can rarely be developed from the perspective of a single discipline. Collaboration across technology, medicine, data, management, and international partners can help research outcomes move closer to practical application.Through HEALTHINFO IV 2026, UIT continues to create a platform where scientists, experts, and the research community can exchange perspectives on technologies with direct impact on people’s lives.From AI and data to hospitals, drug research, and healthcare management, the conference topics converge around a shared question: how can technology be researched and applied in ways that make a meaningful contribution to the future of healthcare?HEALTHINFO IV 2026 informationDate: October 2–3, 2026Venue: University of Information Technology, VNU-HCMFormat: Hybrid – onsite and onlineSpeaker profiles, conference program, and further information are available on the official HEALTHINFO IV 2026 website:HEALTHINFO IV 2026 

Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into healthcare. Yet meaningful innovation goes beyond algorithms. The greater challenge lies in how technology can address real-world needs, support healthcare professionals, improve patient care, and contribute to healthier communities.On October 2–3, 2026, University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT) will host the 4th International Conference on Health Informatics – HEALTHINFO IV 2026, under the theme “AI for Healthcare.”The conference will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry representatives from Vietnam and abroad, creating an interdisciplinary platform for sharing research findings, exchanging perspectives, and exploring emerging applications of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.Where Artificial Intelligence meets Health SciencesAs AI continues to advance, its applications in healthcare are expanding across research, clinical practice, healthcare management, education, and public health. HEALTHINFO IV 2026 creates an academic space where Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Health Sciences can converge to address these developments from multiple perspectives.The conference covers a broad spectrum of topics, including Health Equity, Health Protection, Healthcare Management, Health Rehabilitation & Restoration, Health Education, Health Literacy, and Health Promotion.Through presentations, discussions, and academic exchanges, participants will have opportunities to explore how technological advances can be connected with actual healthcare needs while establishing new interdisciplinary research connections.Connecting researchers and experts from Vietnam and abroadHEALTHINFO IV 2026 brings together researchers and experts from different disciplines and institutions, providing opportunities for new ideas to be examined through both technological and healthcare perspectives.This interdisciplinary approach is particularly important in health informatics, where technological solutions need to respond to complex questions involving data, healthcare systems, medical practice, and the needs of patients and communities.By bringing different fields together at UIT, the conference aims to encourage academic dialogue, knowledge exchange, and potential research collaboration among participants from Vietnam and the international community.From research ideas to real-world healthcare challengesBeyond academic discussions, HEALTHINFO IV 2026 will also feature the Health AI Innovation Forum, connecting technology companies, hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and research organizations.The forum creates an opportunity for researchers and industry representatives to discuss real-world healthcare needs and explore how AI-driven solutions can move from research ideas toward practical applications.The connection between academia, healthcare, and industry can also help researchers gain a clearer understanding of challenges arising in practice, while enabling organizations to engage with emerging technologies, research expertise, and potential collaborative partners.Expanding interdisciplinary research connections at UITHosting HEALTHINFO IV 2026 contributes to UIT’s efforts to expand interdisciplinary research and strengthen connections between Information Technology and other fields with significant societal impact.Healthcare is one such area where advances in Artificial Intelligence, data science, information systems, and related technologies can create new opportunities for research and innovation.Through HEALTHINFO IV, UIT provides a platform where researchers, healthcare professionals, organizations, and industry partners can exchange knowledge, identify shared challenges, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.From research laboratories to real-world healthcare environments, meaningful innovation emerges when technological capabilities are connected with actual human needs. HEALTHINFO IV 2026 provides a space for those connections to take shape – bringing research ideas closer to applications that can contribute to the future of healthcare.\Conference informationDate: October 2–3, 2026Venue: University of Information Technology, VNU-HCMFormat: Hybrid – onsite and onlineEmail: healthinfo@uit.edu.vnConference website:HEALTHINFO IV 2026SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-beingSDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

 On September 16, 2026, the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT) and VNGGames officially launched the “Game Development on Roblox” course, opening a new industry-integrated learning pathway centered on real products and real-world markets.Over three months, 42 students will learn alongside 14 VNGGames experts and experience the full game development journey – from ideation and development to testing and product refinement. Most notably, final projects will have the opportunity to be published directly on Roblox, bringing games developed by UIT students to players around the world.42 students, 14 experts, and three months to build a real productWhat sets the “Game Development on Roblox” course apart is its product-centered approach. Rather than focusing solely on learning individual tools or completing separate assignments, students take part in a comprehensive game development process – from developing concepts and designing gameplay to building product components, testing, gathering feedback, and continuously refining their games.Throughout the three-month program, 42 students will follow a curriculum developed and delivered directly by 14 experts from VNGGames. Their active involvement in the classroom gives students access not only to technical knowledge, but also to hands-on industry experience, professional workflows, and product development thinking from the game industry.This is also the first time a university in Vietnam has partnered with VNGGames to integrate a hands-on Roblox game development course into its formal curriculum, creating another model for connecting academic knowledge directly with technology, products, and the market.When a course project has the opportunity to reach real playersOne of the program’s key goals is for each student team to complete its own game by the end of the course. These projects will have the opportunity to be published directly on Roblox and reach a global community of players.This significantly changes what a classroom project can mean. When a game is developed not simply for a presentation or a grade, but with the potential to appear on a real-world platform, students need to think more deeply about player experience, product quality, performance, and feedback from the community.It also gives students a clearer understanding of what it takes to bring a technology product from an initial idea to its users. Every feature that needs to be revised, every gameplay mechanic that requires adjustment, and every change made after testing becomes part of the learning experience.Building on the UIT – VNG co-education modelThe opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Nguyen Thai Binh Long, Deputy Head of the Department of External Relations and Project Development, VNU-HCM.Representing VNGGames were Mr. Kelly Wong, Chief Executive Officer of VNG Group; Mr. La Xuan Thang, Director of Online Game Publishing; Mr. Duong Chi Tam, Head of Roblox; together with VNGGames experts who will directly participate in delivering the program.The “Game Development on Roblox” course further advances the University – Industry – Learner collaboration model that UIT and VNG have developed over recent years.Prior to this program, the two sides jointly implemented SE116 – Practical Game Programming Skills Development, integrating the company’s Game Development Fresher program with UIT’s game development curriculum. In 2026, SE116 returned for its second season.While SE116 enables students to experience game development workflows and learn directly from industry experts within a formal course, the Roblox program takes that experience one step further by connecting students with a platform that serves a global user community and placing the final product at the center of the learning process.Bringing industry into the classroom, bringing career experience closer to studentsThe direct involvement of industry experts turns the classroom into a meeting point between academic knowledge and professional practice. UIT provides the academic foundation and learning environment; VNGGames contributes technology, product development expertise, and real-world industry insights; and students transform what they learn into products of their own.With this approach, students do not have to wait until an internship or graduation to experience how real products are developed. Teamwork, problem-solving, responding to feedback, refining a product, and taking responsibility for the final outcome all become part of the learning process itself.This is also how UIT is gradually expanding learning beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Industry collaboration is not simply an extracurricular activity; it can be integrated directly into formal education, allowing students to strengthen their professional foundations while gaining an early understanding of workplace expectations. From UIT classrooms to a global community of playersRoblox brings a distinctive dimension to the course: the possibility of taking student projects from an academic environment to a platform with real users. For students, this is both an opportunity and a challenge, as their games may move beyond the classroom and receive feedback from a much broader community of players.Through this process, students can gradually develop a product mindset rather than focusing solely on fulfilling technical requirements. A game may begin with lines of code written in a UIT classroom, but reaching real users requires much more – creativity, collaboration, experimentation, refinement, and continuous improvement.With 42 students, 14 VNGGames experts, and three months of intensive collaboration, the “Game Development on Roblox” course adds a new dimension to practice-oriented education at UIT, giving students the opportunity to transform knowledge into real products and bring those products closer to the market.The “made by UIT students” games that may appear on Roblox in the months ahead will therefore represent more than the outcomes of a single course. They will reflect a learning journey in which the University, industry, and students work together to create educational experiences closely connected with real-world practice.

 On the afternoon of September 10, 2026, the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT) and VNG officially launched the new season of SE116 – Practical Game Programming Skills Development. Following its first year of implementation, the course continues to bring industry experts, product development processes, and real-world challenges from the game industry directly into the classroom, further advancing the “Three-Party” collaboration model among University – Industry – Learners in technology education.When the classroom moves closer to the real workplaceIn SE116, students do more than learn game programming through lectures. They take part in the actual process of developing a product. From generating ideas and forming teams to assigning responsibilities, writing code, testing, receiving feedback, and refining their projects, every stage places students in situations that closely reflect how a real game development team operates.The course combines the Game Development Fresher (GDF) program of ZPS – VNG with UIT’s game development curriculum. The University provides the academic foundation and organizes the learning process, while industry experts bring practical experience, product development workflows, and real-world requirements into the classroom. Students are at the center of the model, learning by doing and taking responsibility for the products their teams create.This approach allows learning to go beyond simply acquiring knowledge. When a piece of code does not work as expected, a feature needs to be redesigned, or team members must agree on an implementation strategy, students are simultaneously developing problem-solving, teamwork, project management, and feedback skills – essential capabilities for their future careers.University – Industry – Learners: working together in educationThe program was attended by Dr. Nguyen Thai Binh Long, Deputy Head of the Department of External Relations and Project Development, VNU-HCM; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Duc Lung, Vice President and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of UIT; Mr. Kelly Wong, Chief Executive Officer of VNG Group; Mr. Nguyen Vu Tien, Deputy Director of Online Game Development at VNG ZingPlay Game Studios and Program Director; together with representatives from VNG, UIT faculty members, and students.At the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Duc Lung highlighted UIT’s direction of strengthening the connection between academic education and industry practice, thereby creating more opportunities for students to engage with real-world challenges, apply their professional knowledge, and gain valuable workplace experience while still at university.From the industry side, VNG continues to support SE116 through a team of experts who participate directly in the program. By bringing experience from real game development projects into the classroom, these experts help students understand not only how a game product is created, but also the requirements, professional standards, and collaborative workflows of a technology company.A distinctive feature of the “Three-Party” model is that students are not merely the final beneficiaries. They actively participate in creating products, asking questions, testing solutions, receiving feedback, and strengthening their capabilities through each project. In this way, collaboration between the University and industry is transformed into tangible learning experiences that students can access directly in the classroom.From learners to mentors for the next generationThis year’s SE116 also introduces another meaningful continuation: students who completed the course in the previous season are returning as mentors to support the next cohort.The experiences they gained while developing their own projects – from debugging code and revising solutions to coordinating responsibilities among team members – now become practical insights that can be shared with new learners.The return of former students as mentors also creates a cycle of knowledge sharing within the student community. Knowledge and experience do not end with a single semester; they continue to be shared, enriched, and passed on from one generation of students to the next.As a result, current students can learn not only from faculty members and industry experts but also from mentors who have recently gone through the same journey they are now beginning.Bringing industry into the classroom, bringing students closer to their careersIn technology, the gap between classroom knowledge and market requirements can change rapidly. Deeper industry involvement in education therefore creates opportunities for curricula to stay connected with real-world practice while helping students identify the skills and capabilities they need to develop early in their academic journey.SE116 demonstrates how UIT is expanding its industry-integrated education model. Rather than waiting until an internship to experience a professional working environment, students can engage with part of the product development process within a formal course, work alongside industry experts, and receive feedback on the products they build themselves.A completed game project, therefore, is more than a final course outcome. The journey of creating it is equally important. Throughout that process, students gain a clearer understanding of their own capabilities, identify areas where they still need to improve, and become more familiar with the real-world expectations of the careers they may pursue after graduation.The continuation of SE116 in the 2026–2027 academic year also illustrates how university–industry collaboration can extend beyond company visits, seminars, or recruitment activities. When industry professionals participate directly in education, faculty members connect academic knowledge with practice, and students create real products themselves, the classroom becomes a meeting point for knowledge, technology, and the labor market.This is also one of the directions UIT continues to advance to create more opportunities for students to learn through practice, gain professional experience, and become better prepared for careers in the technology industry.

Passionate about programming? Fascinated by autonomous vehicles? Ready to challenge yourself with digital signal processing and computer vision? UIT Car Racing 2026 is where you can turn lines of code into motion and bring your ideas onto a real racing track.UIT Car Racing is an annual autonomous vehicle programming competition organized by the Faculty of Computer Engineering, University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT). Over the past 14 seasons, the competition has become an exciting academic playground where students can explore technology, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and work together to overcome challenges on the track.More than a race for speed, UIT Car Racing puts programming skills, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork to the test. New challenges, new competitors, and a whole new journey are waiting ahead.If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, experiment, and put your knowledge into practice, now is the time to step up to the starting line.Build your team, prepare your strategy, and register now to become part of the 15th season of UIT Car Racing!Registration: Register for UIT Car Racing 2026Registration period: August 24 – September 13, 2026Competition Rules: UIT Car Racing 2026 Rules and Regulations

CONGRATULATIONS TO UIT ALUMNUS ON SECURING A FULLY FUNDED GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN TAIWANTeamQ, Wanna.W1n Club, and the Information Security Laboratory would like to congratulate Nguyen Hoang Duy, a TeamQ member and alumnus of the Information Security program (Class of 2022, Faculty of Computer Networks and Communications), on his outstanding admission offers from two leading universities in Taiwan.Hoang Duy was admitted to the M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science program at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), one of Taiwan’s top three universities and ranked #177 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027.He was also admitted to the M.S. in Computer Science and Information Engineering program at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST – Taiwan Tech), one of Taiwan’s top five universities and ranked #379 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027.A PROUD MILESTONE AND A NEW BEGINNING AT TAIWAN TECHHoang Duy has chosen to continue his academic journey at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST – Taiwan Tech) with a fully funded scholarship, including a 100% tuition waiver and a monthly living allowance of NTD 12,000. His prospective research will focus on the reliability and security of AI-based systems.During his time as a member of TeamQ at Wanna.W1n Information Security Club and the Information Security Laboratory, Hoang Duy conducted research on the safety and security of artificial intelligence systems. His work resulted in a research paper published in a Q3-ranked international journal.He later continued exploring the application of AI in cybersecurity through his graduation thesis, entitled “An Automated Multi-Agent Penetration Testing Framework for Multi-Environment Vulnerability Exploitation Detection and Validation.” The thesis received high recognition from the evaluation committee, earning a defense score of 9.1.Beginning his new journey at NTUST marks a significant milestone for Hoang Duy and represents another important step forward in his academic and professional development in an international education and research environment.WHY NTUST – TAIWAN TECH?Behind Hoang Duy’s decision is a university with a strong academic standing and reputation in Taiwan.According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, NTUST – Taiwan Tech is ranked #46 in Asia and #5 in Taiwan, while also holding the #1 position among Taiwan’s technical and vocational universities. In the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, NTUST is ranked #86 in Asia and #5 in Taiwan.Beyond its rankings, Taiwan Tech stands out for its strong connection between academia and industry, achieving a score of 97.8/100 for industry engagement and knowledge transfer. This close integration of academic research and real-world applications is among the factors that make NTUST an attractive destination for students pursuing advanced studies and research in technology.From a TeamQ member participating in information security research projects to a graduate student at Taiwan Tech, Hoang Duy’s journey is more than a transition to a new academic environment. It demonstrates how knowledge, experience, and sustained effort can open the door to greater opportunities.TEAMQ – FROM SMALL EXPERIENCES TO BIGGER JOURNEYSEvery TeamQ member follows a different path.Some continue pursuing academic research, some begin their careers in industry, while others choose to further their studies and professional development abroad.What they share, however, is a spirit of proactive learning, a willingness to take on new challenges, and a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.Hoang Duy’s achievement is also one of the stories TeamQ hopes to share as a new academic year begins:What we start today can become a gateway to greater opportunities in the future.Once again, TeamQ congratulates Nguyen Hoang Duy on this remarkable milestone.We wish Hoang Duy a rewarding journey filled with valuable experiences, continued success, and new achievements at NTUST – Taiwan Tech.

 The 2026 Student Cybersecurity Competition marks the 19th edition of the cybersecurity skills competition for university students. The competition is hosted by the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), in coordination with Department A05 under the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Education and Training.UIT students are invited to form teams and register for the Preliminary Round. Wanna.W1n Club will compile the list of UIT teams and submit it to the Organizing Committee.The competition provides an opportunity for UIT students to challenge themselves, gain hands-on experience, and sharpen their practical cybersecurity skills across a wide range of areas, including Pwn, Reverse Engineering, Web Security, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, and AI/IoT Security.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONEach team may consist of up to four members.There is no limit on the number of UIT teams participating in the Preliminary Round.The Preliminary Round will follow the Jeopardy-style format and last eight hours.Preliminary Round: September 25, 2026, held on-site at UIT.Final Round: October 16, 2026, featuring both Attack–Defense and Jeopardy categories.Teams participating in the Final Round will receive certificates of merit and certificates of participation from the Organizing Committee.Registration deadline: September 10, 2026Form your team, scan the QR code on the poster, and register now!A strong team starts with teammates who are ready to take on challenging problems together. We look forward to seeing UIT’s cybersecurity talents in action at the 2026 Student Cybersecurity Competition! 

On the morning of August 3, the Faculty of Computer Engineering at the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT) hosted a seminar entitled “Sensing, Tracking, and Secured Communication with Artificial Electromagnetic Materials.” The seminar featured Assoc. Prof. Chung-Tse Michael Wu from the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University (NTU). An internationally recognized expert in applied electromagnetics and electromagnetic metamaterials, Assoc. Prof. Wu offered in-depth insights into integrated circuit design, artificial electromagnetic materials, and their potential applications in next-generation sensing, radar, and communication systems. The seminar was also attended by Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Binh Duong, lecturer at the School of Electrical Engineering, International University (IU). Representing UIT were Assoc. Prof. Trinh Le Huy, Head of the Integrated Circuit Design and Programmable Hardware Department, Faculty of Computer Engineering, along with faculty members from the Faculty of Computer Engineering.Assoc. Prof. Chung-Tse Michael Wu – Expert from National Taiwan UniversityOpening the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Wu introduced the fundamentals of metamaterials, with particular emphasis on composite right/left-handed (CRLH) transmission-line structures and leaky-wave antennas. These structures enable frequency-dependent control over electromagnetic wave propagation and radiation direction, allowing systems to scan beams from backward to forward directions without mechanical steering mechanisms or complex phase-shifting networks. One of the seminar’s key highlights was the application of metamaterial antennas to multi-target sensing and tracking. Assoc. Prof. Wu presented systems capable of locating objects, tracking motion, and estimating the distances of multiple objects or individuals positioned in different directions. Of particular interest, non-contact radar technology integrated with metamaterial antennas can simultaneously measure respiration, heart rate, and subtle body movements, opening up significant opportunities for healthcare, safety monitoring, and intelligent systems. The seminar also explored the design of analog and radio-frequency integrated circuits for vital-sign radar sensing. One notable example was a W-band self-injection-locked (SIL) radar sensor fabricated using 0.1-µm GaAs pHEMT technology. The sensor integrates an 85.09-GHz oscillator, a directional coupler, and an on-chip substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) monopole antenna. Consuming approximately 56 mW with a chip area of around 12 mm², the system can perform non-contact respiration and heartbeat monitoring at distances of up to 0.9 meters. By integrating the antenna and radar circuitry on a single GaAs platform, the design reduces overall system size, complexity, and power consumption. It also demonstrates the considerable potential of analog and RF integrated-circuit technologies for compact, high-performance biomedical sensing devices.Illustration of the Self-Injection-Locked (SIL) Radar SensorThe seminar further introduced several advanced radar architectures, including homodyne and super-regenerative oscillator designs. The super-regenerative oscillator architecture, in particular, offers advantages in improving sensitivity, mitigating DC offset, and enabling vital-sign measurements over longer distances. Beyond sensing and radar technologies, the discussion expanded to emerging research directions involving space-time-coded metamaterial antennas, harmonic beam steering, nonreciprocal wave propagation, and highly secure directional communications. Through Assoc. Prof. Wu’s insights, the seminar highlighted the growing convergence of antenna technology, radar, communications, signal processing, and artificial intelligence in the development of next-generation electromagnetic systems. Assoc. Prof. Trinh Le Huy Presents a Souvenir to Assoc. Prof. Chung-Tse Michael WuThe seminar provided UIT faculty members, researchers, and students with an opportunity for academic exchange and exposure to cutting-edge research developments worldwide, while also opening up new prospects for international research collaboration.The event also reflected the Faculty of Computer Engineering’s and UIT’s broader commitment to advancing research, strengthening international collaboration, and developing highly qualified human resources equipped to meet the evolving demands of information technology and related high-tech fields. 

      University of Information Technology (UIT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), is pleased to welcome Associate Professor Chung-Tse Michael Wu from the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan, for a series of academic activities, including a distinguished seminar, research discussions, and meetings with UIT research groups. The visit reflects UIT's continued commitment to internationalization by expanding global research partnerships and fostering academic excellence through collaboration with leading scholars worldwide.      As Taiwan's top-ranked university and one of Asia's premier research institutions, National Taiwan University (NTU) maintains an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Hosting internationally recognized scholars such as Associate Professor Chung-Tse Michael Wu represents an important step in UIT's strategy to strengthen research collaboration, promote academic exchange, and provide faculty members, researchers, graduate students, and students with access to cutting-edge scientific developments and emerging technologies.      Associate Professor Chung-Tse Michael Wu is an internationally recognized expert in applied electromagnetics, antennas, microwave and millimeter-wave components, monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), RF systems, and electromagnetic metamaterials. He received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 2006 before earning both his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA.      Prior to joining National Taiwan University in 2024, Professor Wu served on the faculties of Wayne State University and Rutgers University in the United States, where he was promoted to Tenured Associate Professor in 2022. Throughout his academic career, he has established an outstanding record of research, teaching, and international collaboration in advanced electromagnetic technologies.      Beyond his extensive research contributions, Professor Wu actively serves the international engineering community. He is a member of the IEEE MTT-28 and IEEE MTT-4 Technical Committees, Vice Chair of the IEEE Princeton Central Jersey AP/ED/MTT Chapter, and an Associate Editor for several IEEE international journals. His distinguished achievements have been recognized through numerous prestigious honors, including the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, the DARPA Young Faculty Award, the DARPA Director's Fellowship Award, and the Board of Trustees Research Fellowship for Scholarly Excellence. As part of his visit to UIT, Professor Wu will deliver a seminar entitled:"Sensing, Tracking, and Secured Communication with Artificial Electromagnetic Materials"       The seminar will present the latest advances in electromagnetic metamaterials and their applications in intelligent sensing, motion tracking, vital sign monitoring, microwave imaging, real-time beamforming, and secure wireless communications. These rapidly evolving research areas are attracting significant international attention and hold tremendous potential for next-generation sensing, telecommunications, and intelligent wireless systems.      In addition to the seminar, Professor Wu will engage in in-depth discussions with researchers from UIT's TTLab, sharing insights into building high-impact research groups, exploring emerging research directions, and identifying opportunities for future collaborative projects. He will also visit several of UIT's research facilities, including Laboratory B5.08, where he will learn about the ORB Mini system and ongoing research initiatives conducted by the University.      Through international academic exchanges and strategic global partnerships, UIT continues to strengthen its research ecosystem and deepen collaboration with leading universities and scientific institutions worldwide. These initiatives play a vital role in enhancing educational quality, advancing innovation, and creating greater opportunities for faculty members, researchers, graduate students, and students to participate in international research projects, access frontier technologies, and thrive in an increasingly interconnected global academic environment.      Event InformationTime: 08:45 – 09:45, 3/8/2026Venue: Room C110, University of Information Technology (UIT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)      University of Information Technology cordially invites faculty members, researchers, graduate students, and students to attend the seminar, engage in academic discussions, explore the latest technological advances, and connect with an internationally distinguished scholar.

From 23 to 25 June 2026, the University of Information Technology (UIT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Fabien Ferrero from Université Côte d'Azur (France) for a series of academic and collaborative activities aimed at strengthening international research cooperation and innovation.Professor Fabien Ferrero is a faculty member at Université Côte d'Azur and a researcher at the Electronics, Antennas and Telecommunications Laboratory (LEAT). With more than two decades of experience, his research focuses on antenna design and measurement, radio-frequency technologies, and advanced wireless communication systems, including Massive MIMO and LPWAN/LoRa technologies.Beyond academia, Professor Ferrero is also the co-founder of ORB Instruments, a technology spin-off established from Université Côte d'Azur and LEAT, demonstrating a successful model of translating academic research into industrial innovation.During his visit to UIT, Professor Ferrero participated in seminars, academic discussions, and research exchanges with faculty members, researchers, and students. A major highlight of the visit was the installation and deployment of the ORB Mini Antenna Measurement System for the TTLab Research Group of the Faculty of Computer Engineering.  The ORB Mini is a compact Spherical Near-Field (SNF) antenna measurement system capable of accurately characterizing the three-dimensional radiation patterns of antennas. Supporting frequencies from 300 MHz to 8 GHz, the system can measure radio devices with diameters of up to 40 cm and weights of up to 5 kg. Equipped with 36 dual-polarized probes, the ORB Mini can complete a full antenna measurement and generate a 3D radiation pattern in less than one minute.As part of its global partnership program, ORB Instruments selected TTLab at the Faculty of Computer Engineering, UIT, as one of its academic partners and donated the ORB Mini system to the research group. This collaboration exemplifies how university-born technology enterprises can effectively partner with academic research groups to advance applied research, technology transfer, and innovation.Beyond supporting research, the ORB Mini system also plays a significant role in education by providing students and faculty members with hands-on experience using professional antenna measurement equipment, complementing theoretical simulations. The system will enhance capstone projects, graduate research, and scientific publications while enabling UIT researchers and students to connect with ORB Instruments' international network of experts, industrial partners, and research institutions.Program Highlights (23–25 June 2026)23 June 2026Welcome ceremony for Professor Fabien FerreroInstallation and commissioning of the ORB Mini Antenna Measurement System at UIT24 June 2026Scientific seminar introducing the ORB Mini systemResearch presentations by international experts and partner research groups25 June 2026Special lectures on the Internet of Things (IoT) and ElectromagneticsHands-on workshop featuring practical applications of LoRa and RF technologiesThroughout his visit, Professor Ferrero engaged in dynamic academic exchanges with UIT faculty members, researchers, and students. The program provided valuable opportunities for the UIT community to gain practical insights into innovation, technology commercialization, and international research collaboration while strengthening the University's global academic partnerships.Through collaborations with leading international scholars and technology enterprises, UIT continues to advance its mission of building a globally connected ecosystem for education, research, and innovation, empowering the next generation of engineers and researchers to address future technological challenges.

In recognition of exceptional achievements in academics, scientific research, and scholarly activities, the University of Information Technology (UIT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), held a ceremony on June 2, 2026, to honor recipients of the UIT Advanced Scholarship and the UIT Honors Challenge Awards. The event not only celebrated students’ outstanding accomplishments but also promoted a spirit of academic excellence and inspired students to continuously pursue new heights of knowledge. The ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Luu Thuy Ngan, Ph.D., Vice President of UIT; Cao Thi Nhan, Ph.D., Acting Vice Dean of the Faculty of Information Systems; Le Ngo Thuc Vi, M.A., Head of the Office of Special Programs, along with representatives from faculties and departments and the students receiving awards and scholarships. In her remarks, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Luu Thuy Ngan congratulated the award recipients and acknowledged their perseverance and dedication throughout their academic and research journeys. She emphasized that these achievements are not only the result of individual talent and hard work, but also reflect the spirit of lifelong learning, resilience, and the aspiration to pursue excellence among UIT students. She further encouraged them to continue serving as role models and to inspire future generations by sharing their knowledge and experiences.Representatives of the honored students expressed their sincere gratitude to the University, faculty members, and supporting units for their continuous encouragement and guidance. They noted that their accomplishments were made possible not only by personal efforts but also by the dynamic academic environment at UIT, which provides students with opportunities to develop both professional expertise and research capabilities.During the ceremony, the University awarded 10 UIT Advanced Scholarships to students with outstanding academic performance and achievements. Among them were two Category A scholarships, four Category B scholarships, and four Category C scholarships.In addition, 20 students received the UIT Honors Challenge Awards. In the Computer Science program, awards were presented to 11 students, including one Grand Prize, one Category A award, three Category B awards, and six Category C awards. In the Information Security program, nine students were recognized, including one Grand Prize, one Category A award, three Category B awards, and four Category C awards.Over the past five years, the total value of scholarships and awards granted through these programs has reached VND 4.7 billion, demonstrating UIT’s strong commitment to nurturing talent and fostering academic excellence. These impressive figures reflect not only the University’s educational quality but also the dedication, perseverance, and growing capabilities of students enrolled in the special academic programs. Each scholarship and award represents well-deserved recognition of students’ relentless efforts in their pursuit of knowledge.The ceremony concluded with the bright smiles and proud achievements of the honorees, leaving a meaningful impression and motivating the broader UIT student community to continue learning, conducting research, and pursuing innovation. With a strong academic foundation and the continuous support of the University and its faculty members, these students are expected to achieve even greater success in the future and further strengthen the reputation of UIT students in national and international academic arenas.