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| Leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training, Hue City, and Hue University performing the ceremony to announce the establishment of the School of Engineering and Technology - Hue University |
Attending the ceremony was Prof. Dr. Le Quan, Deputy Minister of Education and Training. Representatives of Hue City included Mr. Pham Duc Tien, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People's Council; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee of Thuan Hoa Ward; and Mr. Tran Huu Thuy Giang, Member of the City Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee. Representatives of relevant agencies and units, along with staff, lecturers, and students, also attended.
The School of Engineering and Technology - Hue University was established under Decision No. 1739/QD-DHH dated September 29th, 2026, issued by the Director of Hue University, through the restructuring and merger of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, the International School, and the Institute for Socio-Economic Development Studies under Hue University. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lich was appointed Rector of the School for a five-year term under Decision No. 1799/QD-DHH dated October 5th, 2026.
The School aims to train highly qualified human resources in strategic engineering and technology fields, including artificial intelligence, semiconductor microchips, electric vehicles, green energy, digital technology, and multimedia communications. Its establishment is intended to consolidate resources, promote interdisciplinary training, and strengthen links between education, scientific research, technology transfer, and practical needs.
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| Hue University leaders presenting the appointment decision to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lich (third from left), Rector of the School of Engineering and Technology - Hue University |
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy, Acting Director of Hue University, emphasized that the establishment of the School of Engineering and Technology marked an important milestone in Hue University's development. It reflected the university's determination to reform its organizational structure, restructure resources, and improve its training and research capacity in strategically important fields. He noted that merging the three former units would not only streamline the organizational structure but also help connect resources, build on professional strengths, and create more opportunities for development.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy called on the School to quickly stabilize its organizational structure, build a united team, and identify clear development priorities, with training quality and research capacity as its foundations. He stressed the need to focus on promising fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, semiconductor technology, electrical and electronic engineering, control systems, and automation. The School should also strengthen scientific research, innovation, and technology transfer, while expanding cooperation with businesses, research institutes, and international partners.
Speaking upon his appointment, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lich affirmed his commitment to working with the School's leadership, staff, and employees to uphold the spirit of solidarity, innovation, and responsibility in building and developing the School.
In the coming period, the School will continue to improve the quality of its training programs, develop its teaching staff, and promote scientific research, cooperation, and technology transfer. It will also strengthen links with businesses, align training with practical needs, and gradually build a modern, interdisciplinary, and internationally integrated educational environment.