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Hong Duc University Co-hosts International Scientific Conference on “Foreign Language Teaching and Research in the Digital Era: Integration and Development”

29/12/2025

On the morning of December 6, 2025, Hai Phong University hosted an International Scientific Conference entitled “Foreign Language Teaching and Research in the Digital Era: Integration and Development.” The conference was jointly organized by Hai Phong University and its partner institutions, including Hong Duc University; the University of the West of England (United Kingdom); Guangxi University (China); Hai Phong University of Management and Technology; University of Economics – Technology for Industries; Vietnam National University of Agriculture; and Thai Nguyen University of Education – Thai Nguyen University

The conference attracted more than 300 delegates, including leaders, experts, researchers, lecturers, and students from numerous domestic and international higher education institutions. Participants gathered to exchange perspectives and discuss emerging approaches and trends in foreign language education in the context of digital transformation.

As a co-hosting institution, Hong Duc University sent a delegation led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Chi Thanh, Vice President of the University. The delegation also included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Viet Cuong, Deputy Head of the Science, Technology & International Cooperation Office; Dr. Nguyen Thi Quyet, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages; Dr. Nguyen Thanh Minh, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages; and lecturers from the Faculty Faculty of Foreign Languageswhose research papers were published in the conference proceedings.

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Representatives of the co-organizing institutions sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

During the event, representatives of the co-organizing institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding and took commemorative photos, marking a new milestone in academic cooperation among universities in Vietnam and abroad.

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Representatives of the co-organizing institutions take a commemorative photo

The conference took place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. with multiple parallel sessions. Delegates listened to keynote presentations delivered by experts from the University of the West of England, followed by a series of scholarly papers focusing on prominent themes such as artificial intelligence in education, innovation in foreign language teaching methodologies, digital technology applications, learning strategies, and advanced training models.The presented studies provided multidimensional insights into foreign language education amid digital transformation, while also opening up new directions for research collaboration and practical application.

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Dr. Nguyen Thi Quyet, Head of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, chairs a panel session

At the conference, Dr. Nguyen Thi Quyet, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, served as a chair of one of the sub-panels. In addition, three lecturers from the Faculty of Foreign Languages participated as presenters, sharing their latest research that reflects the strong shift of foreign language education in the digital era. Their active involvement further affirmed the research capacity and academic reputation of Hong Duc University’s faculty members at both national and international levels.

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Delegation of Faculty Members and Students from Hong Duc University Attending the Conference

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Conference delegates take a commemorative group photo

On the sidelines of the conference sessions, the HDU delegation engaged in extensive discussions with experts and delegates, creating opportunities for future cooperation in training, scientific research, and professional development for lecturers and students. The valuable insights and experiences gained from the conference will serve as an important foundation for Hong Duc University to continue enhancing the quality of foreign language teaching in the coming years.