To celebrate Vietnam Science and Technology Day on May 18 and the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of Science and Technology, National Economics University (NEU) held a gathering this morning (May 15, 2024) for experts and scientists representing generations who have made important contributions to the success of the University’s science and technology activities throughout its more than 68 years of development.

A view of the gathering

Representing the Ministry of Education and Training at the gathering was Dr. Tran Nam Tu, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment. Representing the State Professorial Council was Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Cuong, Vice Chair of the State Professorial Council and former Vice President of NEU.

Attending from NEU’s current leadership were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Ha, Chair of the Advisory Council; and Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Secretary of the University Council and Head of the Department of Research Management.

Professors who formerly served in University leadership positions attending the gathering included Prof. Dr. Sc. Luong Xuan Quy, former President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Huong, former President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Thuong, former President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Do, former Secretary of the Party Committee and former Vice President; Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Loan, former Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Lam, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ke Tuan, former Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; and Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dao, former Dean of the Faculty of Marketing.

Also attending were currently serving professors: Prof. Dr. Le Quoc Hoi, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Economics and Development; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh, Dean of the School of Accounting and Auditing; Prof. Dr. Dinh Duc Truong, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Climate Change; Prof. Dr. Dang Dinh Dao, former Chair of the NEU Trade Union and senior lecturer at the School of Trade and International Economics; Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Hoa, former Dean of the Institute of International Education; Prof. Dr. Hoang Duc Than, former Dean and senior lecturer at the School of Trade and International Economics; Prof. Dr. Ngo Thang Loi, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Planning and Development; and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Business Administration. Representatives of the leadership of functional departments and member schools, along with scientists from across the University, also attended.

On June 18, 2013, at its fifth session, the 13th National Assembly passed the Law on Science and Technology and agreed to designate May 18 each year as Vietnam Science and Technology Day. This date is associated with the historic event on May 18, 1963, when President Ho Chi Minh attended and addressed the first Congress of the Vietnam Association for the Dissemination of Science and Technology (now the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations). The year 2024 also marks the 65th anniversary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, whose predecessor was the State Science Committee (established under Decree No. 016-SL dated March 4, 1959, of the State President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam). Today, science and technology have not only demonstrated their immense role and power in the country’s industrialization and modernization but have also become a key driver of renewal and development. Scientific and technological achievements are having an increasingly positive impact on Vietnam’s socioeconomic development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, delivers remarks.

Speaking at the gathering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, commended and warmly congratulated the scientists and lecturers whose quiet dedication and passionate, creative research efforts have contributed to achievements in scientific research and international publications and made substantial contributions to NEU’s education mission and development over the years.

On behalf of the University’s leadership, Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho, Chair of the University Council, expressed his thanks and deep gratitude for the tremendous contributions made by generations of experts, scientists and lecturers to the success of NEU’s science and technology activities. “I wish the scientists and lecturers good health, happiness and even greater success in science and technology activities,” emphasized Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho.

Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management, presents a paper on NEU’s science and technology activities in the new context.

Presenting a paper on the University’s science and technology activities in the new context, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management, emphasized that, for more than 10 years, NEU has consistently led universities specializing in management, economics and business administration in scientific research. Scientific research has directly contributed to the University’s reputation and standing in society. With the science and technology development measures being implemented and planned for the period through 2030, NEU is fully capable of achieving its goal of becoming a leading research-oriented university in Vietnam with a standing in the region.

Delegates exchange views and hold discussions during the program.

Vietnam Science and Technology Day (May 18) has become a tradition and a major celebration for managers, scientists and those passionate about creativity to reflect on their shared journey of working side by side to gradually make science, technology and innovation a driving force and foundation that contributes significantly to national development. It thereby connects scientific communities at home and abroad and inspires enthusiasm for scientific and technological creativity among younger generations, as well as all staff, public employees and workers across the University.

Participants pose for a commemorative group photo at the gathering

On Vietnam Science and Technology Day, May 18, we wish the University’s experts, scientists and lecturers continued good health as they further build on their strengths, inspire enthusiasm for scientific and technological creativity among faculty, staff and students, and connect scientific communities within and beyond the University.

Dr. Trinh Mai Van, Deputy Head of the Department of Research Management, serves as master of ceremonies at the gathering.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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