This morning (July 18, 2025), National Economics University (NEU) held a Conference on Advancing Information Technology Applications and Integration into Full-Time Undergraduate Programs to review and assess the current implementation of information technology in teaching and education. This is one of the important activities contributing to the modernization of the educational environment, with the goal of improving the quality of education and increasing value for learners.

An overview of the conference

Attending the conference were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector of the College of Business; Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy, Rector of the College of Technology; Dr. Le Anh Duc, Head of the Department of Academic Affairs; leadership representatives from colleges, departments, faculties, schools, institutes, and centers; and the University’s faculty and staff.

Digital transformation is not simply the application of technology to teaching, but a comprehensive, far-reaching process of change encompassing mindsets, processes, and tools, with the ultimate goal of enhancing learners’ competitiveness and the value they gain. As higher education worldwide undergoes profound changes, applying information technology and integrating modern software into academic programs is an essential path to improving quality and advancing international integration.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, speaks at the conference

In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, said that today’s conference would mark an important starting point as well as the next step in the digital transformation journey being actively pursued at NEU. This is not only an imperative of the times but also a commitment by the University to improving the quality of education, innovating teaching and learning methods, and better meeting students’ diverse learning needs in the digital age.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong also emphasized that digital transformation is the best path to improving the quality of education and the only path to sustainable development in the new era. The President also asked units to proactively review and assess their current practices after the conference and develop specific plans to gradually integrate technology into academic programs in a systematic, flexible, and effective manner.

Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy, Rector of the College of Technology, presents “Coordinated solutions for applying information technology to research and teaching at NEU”

Dr. Le Viet Thuy, Director of the Center for Information Technology Application, introduces the 1C integrated software

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Minh Hoang, Dean of the Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, College of Technology, reviews activities to enhance AI skills at NEU

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector of the College of Business and Dean of the School of Trade and International Economics, presents “TCS System – Intro and logistics training simulation software”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Tuan, School of Accounting and Auditing, presents “Practical use and integration of software into undergraduate accounting and auditing academic programs”

The conference was held to review and assess the current application of information technology and its integration into the University’s academic programs. This provides an important basis for the University to identify practical, coordinated, and effective solutions, thereby further strengthening the application of information technology in each course and each academic program.

Delegates exchange views and contribute ideas at the conference

Advancing information technology applications and software integration not only makes academic programs more flexible, modern, and closely aligned with practice, but also helps increase value for learners and equips students with essential skills to adapt to the rapidly changing labor market in the digital era.

The conference’s outcomes are expected to help NEU develop a systematic digital transformation roadmap while enhancing lecturers’ digital competencies, creating a sustainable foundation for comprehensive innovation in teaching and learning methods in the new era. They also demonstrate the University’s determination to advance digital transformation in education toward a high-quality, innovative, and internationally integrated educational environment.

Dr. Le Anh Duc, Head of the Department of Academic Affairs, serves as master of ceremonies at the conference

Additional photos from the conference:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

Attached conference materials:

Conference agenda for July 18, 2025

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