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UEH empowers women for sustainable development through non-discriminatory and comprehensive welfare policies

UEH empowers women for sustainable development through non-discriminatory and comprehensive welfare policies

10 Dec 2023

UEH is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women for a sustainable future. Through comprehensive recruitment, maternity, and welfare policies, UEH creates an equitable working environment that supports underrepresented groups, especially women. These efforts not only develop a high-quality workforce but also foster a diverse academic community where every individual has the opportunity to grow and make a positive contribution to societal development.

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Promoting Gender Equality in Higher Education: UEH Ensures Equal Learning Opportunities for Female Students

Promoting Gender Equality in Higher Education: UEH Ensures Equal Learning Opportunities for Female Students

25 Nov 2023

With a strong commitment to gender equality and the Sustainable Development Goal SDG5, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has introduced an online application system that accommodates an unlimited number of female students. This system allows for monitoring female participation rates across all stages—from application and admission to graduation—ensuring that women have comprehensive opportunities for development and success.

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CELG seminar "Gender gap and labor market: Nobel Prize 2023 in economic sciences and research potential in Vietnam" by UEH College of Economics, Law and Government

CELG seminar "Gender gap and labor market: Nobel Prize 2023 in economic sciences and research potential in Vietnam" by UEH College of Economics, Law and Government

13 Nov 2023

The academic seminar that introduced the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences took place on November 3, 2023 and garnered an attendance of approximately 350 individuals at Hall B1.302, 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Ward 5, District 10. Graduate students, full-time university students from various academic disciplines, and lecturers from various UEH schools attended the seminar in considerable numbers.

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UEH’s Efforts to Create an Inclusive Environment for Faculty and Students

UEH’s Efforts to Create an Inclusive Environment for Faculty and Students

30 Oct 2023

As both lecturers and students, including those in part-time, postgraduate, and executive programs, face challenges balancing work, study, and family responsibilities, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is committed to supporting its community, enabling lecturers and students to balance their studies and their responsibilities as parents, at the same time, creating a more comprehensive environment for all UEHers through practical activities. UEH strives to foster a balanced and inclusive environment by providing practical resources and activities that benefit both faculty, students, and their children, allowing parents to focus on their work and studies.

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Climate Change And Our Society: The Urgency Of Gender Inequality

Climate Change And Our Society: The Urgency Of Gender Inequality

13 Oct 2023

On 9 Oct 2023, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Sveriges Riksbank Prize (i.e. Nobel Prize) in Economic Sciences in 2023 to Professor Claudia Goldin at Harvard University, USA. Professor Goldin has uncovered key drivers of gender differences in the labour market. This award reminds us about a serious social issue: gender inequality. Meanwhile, climate change and global warming are major challenges worldwide, which causing several consequences on the economy and society. This article raises a concern that natural threats might influence gender inequality significantly through empirical evidence from our recent study. Therefore, we call for more efforts and attention from both governments and scholars in the backdrop of climate change and global warming.

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Breaking barriers in Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I)

Breaking barriers in Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I)

10 Oct 2023

The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) hosted "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Breaking Barriers" on September 30, 2023, to assist UEH students in becoming self-assured, adaptable, and successfully integrating in a multilingual environment after graduation.

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