On July 21, 2026, within the framework of a working visit and participation in the international academic conference between the two universities held at UWE Bristol University, United Kingdom, the delegation of faculty members from the National Economics University had an in-depth working session with the leadership and experts from the UWE Bristol Business School, UK. The session focused on discussing and exploring opportunities for collaboration in academic research, innovating teaching methods, and enhancing the quality of transnational education.

The delegation of faculty members from both universities during the working session

Overview of the exchange session

In the context of strong globalization and digital transformation, transnational education (TNE) and research collaboration have not only become a trend but a critical requirement for leading universities.

For the National Economics University, strengthening the integration of academic knowledge with practical experience with prestigious universities worldwide, such as UWE Bristol, plays a strategic role in: Enhancing international research capacity: Accessing advanced research methods, international funding, and increasing scientific publications in prestigious international journals (ISI/Scopus); Integrating global knowledge into teaching: Innovating the curriculum, updating modern economic-management trends, providing students with an international standard educational experience right in Vietnam; Promoting academic exchange: Creating an environment for interaction and exchange among lecturers and researchers, thereby standardizing and enhancing the professional capacity of faculty members.

Insights from the Business School – UWE Bristol

During the working session, representatives from the UWE Bristol Business School provided an overview of the school’s research landscape, particularly emphasizing the role of the RISE organization (Research, Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement) in supporting academic research and creating practical impacts for the community, along with a system of specialized research centers and strategic orientations.

Research Groups by Specialized Fields

Based on the potential and strengths of both parties, the NEU faculty delegation and UWE Bristol experts engaged in extensive discussions on key areas of collaboration:

(1) Identifying strong and interdisciplinary research fields: Leveraging the complementary expertise of faculty from both universities in the fields of economics, management, finance, and innovation; opening up interdisciplinary research directions to address global challenges.

(2) Promoting Joint International Publications and Collaborative Research Projects: Both parties agreed on a plan to coordinate the implementation of joint research projects (Joint Publications), co-organize scientific conferences, and seek research funding sources.

(3) Integrating Academic Research with Enhancing Teaching Quality: Transforming the latest research findings into educational materials and Case Studies to directly support the teaching of joint academic programs, particularly the International Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.

(4) Strengthening the Exchange Program for Faculty and International Speakers: Establishing a Staff Exchange mechanism, inviting professors and researchers from UWE Bristol to participate in teaching, deliver Visiting Speakers lectures, and guide research at NEU.

Research Groups by Specialized Fields

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed on a list of priority research areas, identified key connection points, and developed a detailed implementation roadmap for future collaborative activities.

As the leading unit in successfully implementing prestigious joint academic programs between NEU and UWE Bristol, the International Training Institute of the National Economics University continues to affirm its pioneering role in connecting and realizing collaborative agreements. The outcomes from the meeting will directly contribute to enhancing teaching quality, improving the learning experience for students, and laying a solid foundation for building an internationally standardized research environment at NEU. The meeting concluded successfully, strengthening the robust partnership and paving the way for new developments in educational and academic research collaboration between the two universities.

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