UEH Sustainability Board Representative Attends and Presents at a Scientific Conference on Modernizing Vietnamese Higher Education
02 Nov, 2025
On the morning of October 24, 2025, at the Tran Chi Dao Hall of the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Administration Building, the Sustainability Board of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) attended and delivered a presentation at the Scientific Conference on Modernizing and Elevating Vietnamese Higher Education, Creating Breakthroughs in High-Level Human Resource and Talent Development, and Leading Research and Innovation.
The scientific conference aimed to guide the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training, particularly concerning higher education. It also sought to raise awareness and propose concrete solutions to modernize and elevate Vietnamese higher education.
Attending the conference from the Central Propaganda and Education Commission was Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission; along with leaders from central and local committees, ministries, and agencies, as well as managers, scientists, and leading education experts.
Representing UEH was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Tu Anh - Dean of the Institute of Smart City and Management and Head of the UEH Sustainability Board.
Overview of the Conference
In his opening speech, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, stated that Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW is one of seven Politburo resolutions of strategic significance, forming a unified whole and serving as a breakthrough to lead the country into a new era. Building on Resolution No. 29-NQ/TW and Conclusion No. 91-KL/TW of the 13th Politburo, Resolution 71 defines the perspectives, goals, tasks, and breakthrough solutions for the development of education and training.
The conference featured over 40 presentations, focusing on four major themes: University Policy and Governance; Training and Human Resource Development; Scientific Research, Technology, and Innovation; and Integration and Sustainable Development. The discussion sessions clarified many key issues in higher education today, from improving institutional frameworks and modern governance models to solutions for effectively mobilizing resources to foster the development of universities—aiming to build them not only as centers for high-quality human resource training but also as hubs for research, creativity, talent cultivation, and driving national development.
Fulfilling its important role as a higher education institution, UEH demonstrated its community responsibility through policies and practices aligned with the spirit of the Resolution. The presentation titled “The University's Social Responsibility: Serving the Community, Contributing to Sustainable Development,” delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Tu Anh, analyzed the policy, theoretical, and practical foundations for implementing a sustainable university model at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). This model is aligned with international trends and the Vietnamese context, particularly the direction set by the Politburo's Resolution 71-NQ/TW (2025). With the philosophy “Pioneering Academics – Serving Society – Driving Innovation – Embracing Sustainability,” UEH is developing a multidisciplinary and sustainable university model based on five pillars, with the training of global citizens at its core.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Tu Anh - Dean of the Institute of Smart City and Management and Head of the UEH Sustainability Board, delivering her presentation
The presentation outlined the 2021–2025 development roadmap as a testament to UEH's commitment to connecting education with the community and society. A sustainable university, according to UEH's approach, is not only an educational and research institution with social responsibility but also a policy advisor and a connector between local and international entities to foster sustainable action. By 2030, UEH aims to further develop into a “City-University Innovation Hub,” a space for co-creation, knowledge transfer, and value dissemination to serve sustainable development at the urban, national, and global levels.
Read the full presentation here: [Link]
The presentation at the Conference
With the results UEH has achieved over the past five years, the presentation is expected to provide a solid scientific basis and practical lessons, serving as an important reference for other higher education institutions to refine their policies and build roadmaps for sustainable university development, creating a source of academic human resources dedicated to the mission of serving the community.
Pillars: Research, Community Engagement
Projects: UEH Connecting, UEH Sustainable Governance
News, photos: UEH Sustainability Board, Department of Communications and Partnerships
