28/05/2025
The academic conference on higher education in Vietnam recently took place with the participation of prominent figures from local government, educational associations, and universities. Among the attendees were Mr. Đinh Văn Thiệu – Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Khánh Hòa Province; Dr. Lê Viết Khuyến – Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Universities and Colleges (VNUC); Dr. Phạm Ngọc Lan – Head of the Member Affairs Department, VNUC; and leaders from universities under the management of province and centrally governed cities.
Representing Khánh Hòa University, Dr. Phan Phiến, the President, and other members of the University’s leadership were present, along with heads of various university departments. The event also saw participation from Dr. Bùi Văn Dũng, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Hồng Đức University, who is also the President of the Club of Universities under the management of province and centrally governed cities.
Mr. Đinh Văn Thiệu - Vice Chairman of Khánh Hòa Provincial People's Committee gives a speech at the seminar.
In his keynote address, Mr. Đinh Văn Thiệu emphasized the critical role that local universities play in training high-quality human resources to support the socio-economic development of both their regions and the country.
The conference attracted more than 100 scientists, featuring 34 scientific reports from 53 authors, 27 of which were presented directly at the event. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including higher education policy autonomy, governance reforms, institutional development, technology integration in education and research, educational communication, and the development of innovation ecosystems.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Văn Dũng - Secretary of the Party Committee, President of Hong Duc University, and Chairman of the Club of universities under the management of province and centrally governed cities gives a speech at the seminar.
Hồng Đức University contributed four significant reports to the conference, including:
"Restructuring Organizational Structures and Governance Reform in Provincial Universities in the Context of Global Integration: Lessons from Hồng Đức University" by Dr. Bùi Văn Dũng, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Hồng Đức University.
"Developing an Innovation Ecosystem and Creating a Smart, Innovative University Model at Hồng Đức University" by Dr. Lê Viết Báu, Dr. Hoàng Đình Hải, and Dr. Nguyễn Thị Loan.
"Master’s Program in Business Administration (MBA) Focused on Applied Training Linked with Real-World Business Practice at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration" by Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Xuân and Dr. Lê Thị Thanh Thuỷ.
"Enhancing STEAM Education Capabilities for Preschool Teachers in Thanh Hóa Province" by Dr. Hồ Sỹ Hùng.
Overview of the seminar
Delegates attending the seminar.
During the plenary session, distinguished speakers presented notable contributions, such as Dr. Lê Viết Khuyến’s analysis of the restructuring of the higher education system, aiming for a unified national education system; Dr. Bùi Văn Dũng’s insights on restructuring organizational frameworks and governance reforms in provincial universities in the era of globalization; Dr. Ngô Hồng Điệp, Vice President of Thủ Dầu Một University, proposed legal frameworks and practical aspects of autonomy in university governance and staffing; and Mr. Hoàng Dũng, Deputy Director of the Institute for Research and Development of Digital Knowledge (IDK), presented proposals for a collaborative digital resource-sharing network among provincial and central universities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Loan - Secretary of the University Council, Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration presents a paper at the seminar
Dr. Hồ Sỹ Hùng - Lecturer at the Faculty of Education presents a paper at the seminar.
The conference’s thematic sessions focused on practical issues, such as the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, improving teacher training, digital transformation, smart university models, university autonomy, and expanding international cooperation.
Delegates attending the seminar take a commemorative photo
The delegation from Hong Duc University attends the seminar
The event was not only an academic forum but also a practical step towards building sustainable development policies for universities directly under local authorities. Additionally, it served as an opportunity for universities to connect, foster collaboration in education, scientific research, and innovation.
At the conference, the Club's Steering Committee announced the two host universities for the 2026 conference with the following themes: “Smart Governance in the Era of Autonomy, Integration, and Innovation to Meet the Demand for High-Quality Human Resources in Key Economic Zones” and “Digital Transformation, Digital Economy, and Smart Digital Connectivity Among Universities: Resources and Solutions.” The meeting also revealed personnel decisions regarding the Club’s Steering Committee for the 2020-2025 term, with Dr. Đỗ Khắc Thanh, Rector of Hùng Vương University, being elected as a member of the Club's Steering Committee.