08 Oct, 2023
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2023, from January 9, 2023 to January 15, 2023 (the week before Tet) and from January 30, 2023 to February 5, 2023 (the week after Tet), UEH officially implements online teaching and learning for all training systems and levels in Ho Chi Minh City and other localities. The reasons are that we want to create favorable conditions for learners and lecturers to arrange travel plans during the peak period of the traditional Tet holiday, both avoiding traffic jams and balancing travel costs; at the same time, proactively arranging schedules, rest time, and reasonable entertainment during the Tet holiday. It still ensures that all training activities of the university take place according to the school year plan, helping UEHers work and study effectively.
Besides, shifting to online meetings, conferences has become a key strategy for UEH aiming to reduce travel time, cut emissions, and enhance operational efficiency. By replacing in-person meetings with virtual ones, universities can significantly minimize the need for employees, faculty, and even students to travel to campus or between campuses, resulting in lower carbon emissions and a smaller environmental footprint.
Online meetings, conferences not only save time and reduce transportation costs but also create a more flexible and inclusive work environment. Faculty and staff from multiple departments, campuses from HCMC and Vinh Long or other countries can easily collaborate without geographical constraints. This inclusivity can encourage wider participation, as virtual attendance makes it easier for those who might otherwise be unable to attend due to travel time or personal commitments. For university staff who split their time between teaching and research, online meetings make it simpler to balance their schedules effectively.
Up to now, all meetings at UEH can be transferred immediately into online and hybrid.