Vietnam - University Development of VNU-Hanoi, VNU-HCM, and UD Project

The objective of the University Development of VNU-Hanoi, VNU-HCM, and UD Project for Vietnam is to improve the quality of teaching and research at three targeted national universities. The Project has three components. Component 1: Vietnam National University Development – VNU-Hanoi has three subcomponents. Under subcomponent 1.1. Improved Quality of Teaching and Learning, VNU-HN will construct modern learning and teaching infrastructure and supply cutting-edge equipment for University of Technology (UT) and VNU-HN Center Zone. Under 1.2. Research Excellence and Knowledge Transfer subcomponent, VNU-HN will construct and provide equipment to interdisciplinary and prioritized research laboratories, post-graduate lecture halls and associated infrastructure for the Research Institutes and Center Zone. 2. Vietnam National University Development – VNU-Ho Chi Minh City component has three subcomponents. Under 2.1. Improved Quality of Teaching and Learning subcomponent VNU-HCM will (a) upgrade lecture halls and classrooms, and build simulation labs for the University of Technology, University of Economics and Law, University of Natural Sciences, University of Information Technology, and University of Social Sciences and Humanities, (b) upgrade iGreen building (Software Technology Zone) to DATA Centre, and (c) supply appliances, equipment and technology for the above newly built/upgraded infrastructure. Under 2.2. Research Excellence and Knowledge Transfer subcomponent, priority research areas will be materials science, biotechnology, information technology with focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), environment and climate change, agriculture, tourism and digital economy for the HCMC and Mekong Delta region; and socio-economic policy analysis and data forecasting for Vietnam. Necessary infrastructure, equipment, technology and other support for the above mentioned research priorities will be provided. Under 2.3. Governance and Project Management subcomponent, VNU-HCM will modernize its internal governance by (i) strengthening the regulatory framework and organizational structure of its member universities and institutes, and relationships between the University Council, Board of Regents and the Union, (ii) implementing the autonomy agenda for member universities, (iii) building capacity and competencies of current leaders and managers and future managers/leaders, and (iv) establishing a centralized Information Communications Technology (ICT) system (and Data center) for information exchange and work flow with and across member universities, and provision of ICT services and applications to member universities and outside partners in a sustainable manner. 3. Development of Technical Infrastructure and Essential Facilities – The University of Danang (UD) component has three subcomponents. 3.1. Improved Quality of Teaching and Learning subcomponent will focus on the construction of modern infrastructure and provision of high-end appliances, equipment and technology systems. Under 3.2. Research Excellence and Knowledge Transfer subcomponent and as per UD’s development strategy, the university will focus on four research fields: (i) renewable energy technology - biology - environment; (ii) mechatronic technology - automation; (iii) life sciences and (iv) digital technology. Under 3.3. Governance and Project Management subcomponent, UD will implement a UD-wide autonomy and accountability model across all member universities and pilot the modern governance model at Vietnam-United Kingdom (VNUK) Institute for Research and Executive Education.