VinUniversity Vice Provost Participates in Global Forum on Workforce Development
Hanoi, November 8, 2024 — Prof. Laurent El Ghaoui, Vice Provost of VinUniversity, served as a panelist at the Global Cooperation Forum on Human Resources Development, organized by the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The high-level forum brought together leaders from academia, industry, and government to discuss strategies for advancing Vietnam’s workforce development, with a
Two Research Institutes from Vinmec Officially Join VinUniversity
On November 11, 2024, VinUniversity officially welcomed two renowned research institutes into its academic and research community: the Research Institute of Stem Cell & Gene Technology (VRISC) and the Vinmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology (VIVI). Initially established under Vinmec, these institutes now join VinUniversity, strengthening its mission to advance impactful and translational research. Led by Professor
Congratulations to ReZinc, the Champion of the Global EntrePrep Incubator 2024!
After a transformative 12-week journey, the Global EntrePrep Incubator 2024 has reached its grand finale at Demo Day! We are thrilled to congratulate and welcome the champion – ReZinc! Led by a dedicated team of VinUniversity students, ReZinc presented an innovative solution to tackle the environmental impact of battery waste. Their project focuses on converting
03 Teams of VinUniversity Among Top 12 Finalists in the Green Industrial AI Challenge 2024
We’re honored to share that three innovative teams from VinUniversity have been selected as Top 12 finalists in the Green Industrial AI Challenge 2024! This competition, organized by the Open Innovation and Technopreneur Institute (OITI) in collaboration with the VinUniversity Entrepreneurship Lab, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Microsoft, and Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Vice Provost Laurent El Ghaoui’s Research Among Top-Ranked in Operations Research Journal
We are pleased to recognize the impact of a 2003 paper by our Vice Provost, Laurent El Ghaoui, titled “Worst-case Value-at-Risk and Robust Portfolio Optimization: A Conic Programming Approach.” As of November 9, 2024, this work is ranked 38th in Scopus and 70th in Web of Science among all publications in the Operations Research journal
Vietnam Industry Innovation Workshop Series: VinUni’s Pioneering Initiative with the University of Oxford and Portulans Institute
From October 4 to November 1, VinUni’s Agile Innovation Center (AIC) hosted the Vietnam Industry Innovation Workshop Series, a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford and the Portulans Institute. As part of the Vietnam Industry Innovation Research (VIIR) project, this workshop series marks Southeast Asia’s first interdisciplinary, industry-specific innovation study. The project’s primary goal
Recap of the VinUni Research Townhall (October 24, 2024)
On October 24, 2024, VinUniversity held its Research Townhall, welcoming nearly 50 faculty members to an insightful session focused on the university’s research landscape, funding opportunities, and strategic initiatives. Professor Laurent El Ghaoul led the event, providing a comprehensive overview of VinUni’s current research environment, achievements, and vision for future growth. The presentation highlighted key
Farm2Vet Receives AWS Sponsorship to Drive Global Health Innovation
We are excited to announce that Farm2Vet, a project led by VinUni faculty, has received significant support from Amazon Web Services (AWS) through the AWS Health Equity Initiative (HEI). The sponsorship includes $337,914 in AWS Promotional Credits, enabling Farm2Vet to scale its virtual veterinary platform and continue its mission of addressing antibiotic resistance in veterinary
Team MOTION CHARGE Wins First Prize at ÉCOJEUNES 2024: Youth for a Green Future
We are incredibly proud to announce that team MOTION CHARGE from VinUniversity has won First Prize at the ÉCOJEUNES 2024 – Youth Committed to a Green Future competition! The grand finale of this exciting event took place during the Franconomics 2024 International Forum, with the theme “Renewable Energy: A Scenario for a Green Future,” held
Celebrating Nguyễn Ngọc Phúc Tiên: Honored with the 2024 Vietnam Female Student in Science and Technology Award
We are delighted to share that Nguyễn Ngọc Phúc Tiên – CECS, one of our talented students, has been recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Vietnam Female Student in Science and Technology Award. This esteemed recognition, organized by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, honors young women making meaningful