Welcoming and Working with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Sat, 20/07/2024 - 15:44

On the morning of July 3, 2024, the University of Information Technology (UIT), VNU-HCM welcomed and worked with a delegation from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). During the meeting, both sides discussed future cooperation opportunities.

Meeting Overview

The SIT delegation included:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. May Lim - Vice Provost (Education)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eric Chua - Director, Teaching & Learning Centre
Mr. Tam Chung - Strategy Manager, Teaching & Learning Centre
Dr. Tran Ba Linh - Senior Lecturer, UEH School of International Education

The UIT representatives included:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Dinh Duy - Head of Graduate Training & Science and Technology Department
Dr. Ngo Duc Thanh - Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science
MSc. Nguyen Thanh Hiep - Secretary of the Youth Union
Dr. Nguyen Tuan Nam - Head of the External Relations Office

Representatives from Singapore Institute of Technology

The meeting commenced with a presentation by Assoc. Prof. Dr. May Lim about SIT’s training programs, modern facilities, and recent achievements. Advanced scientific research from SIT was also introduced, including groundbreaking virtual reality applications and the TEL (Technology Enhanced Learning) framework and initiatives.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. May Lim - Vice Provost (Education) at SIT presenting the university’s research

During the discussion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Dinh Duy proposed various forms of collaboration, such as joint research, organizing seminars (both online and offline), cooperative project implementation, and co-supervision of research. These initiatives aim to foster a comprehensive and effective partnership between the two institutions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Dinh Duy - Head of Graduate Training & Science and Technology Department at UIT

Additionally, Dr. Ngo Duc Thanh emphasized the potential of AI collaboration, considering it a vital development direction for the Faculty of Computer Science and UIT as a whole.

Dr. Ngo Duc Thanh - Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science sharing AI training orientation at UIT

During the meeting, both sides agreed on potential future cooperation focusing on three main areas: students, academics, and educational technology. Collaborative research and development of IT products and solutions, along with opportunities for UIT students to participate in competitions and exchange programs at SIT, were discussed. This opens up opportunities for learning and experiencing an international educational environment. Furthermore, SIT welcomed UIT faculty to teach and research at SIT and to participate in "Hackathon" competitions and educational technology conferences, providing opportunities for interaction, learning, and skill development for both students and faculty.

The meeting concluded successfully, opening up numerous cooperation prospects between UIT and SIT, contributing to enhancing the training and research quality of both institutions.