On the afternoon of October 30, the Department of Science and Technology held a closing ceremony and awards presentation for the 2026 online contest on ‘Learning about science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Hue City’, one month after its launch, to recognize and honor collectives and individuals who achieved outstanding results.

On October 24th, the University of Sciences, Hue University held a seminar themed ‘50 Years of Progress - Those Who Keep Time’, marking the upcoming 50th anniversary of Hue General University's traditional day (October 27th, 1976 - October 27th, 2026) and the 70th anniversary of the University of Sciences, Hue University (1957 - 2027).

To help individuals and teams refine their ideas and projects for the semifinal round of the 2026 Hue City Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the Department of Science and Technology, in coordination with experts and the Competition’s advisory board, held a training conference on October 7 for organizations, individuals, and teams behind the 30 ideas and projects advancing to this year’s semifinal round.

On October 4, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) held a ceremony to mark the National Innovation Day 2026 under the theme ‘Innovation - A Driving Force for Society’s Development’, underscoring the need to make innovation a driving force for development across all sectors and fields and throughout society.

On the afternoon of September 15, the College of Hue, in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology, held a forum titled ‘Students with innovation and entrepreneurship’.

From heritage trains and North - South railway services to modern retail systems and international markets, Hue specialties such as frozen salt coffee, banh loc, banh nam and banh ep are gradually reaching consumers more widely through science and technology, innovation and new market-oriented thinking.

On the afternoon of July 28, Hue Department of Science and Technology held a conference to launch, introduce and provide guidance on the 2026 enterprise innovation survey. The event attracted nearly 100 businesses, along with representatives from relevant agencies and organizations.

Hue City is entering a new stage of development with the goal of becoming a major regional hub for science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Central Vietnam. To realize this strategy, intellectuals, scientists, experts, and traditional local knowledge are regarded as a key force contributing to Hue’s sustainable growth.

On the evening of May 30, the University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University, held the final round of the 7th Science Innovation and Agricultural Startup Idea Competition 2026, drawing the participation of lecturers, students, scientists, and business representatives.

On the occasion of Vietnam’s Science, Technology and Innovation Day 2026 (May 18), Hue city launched activities to honor outstanding scientists and present awards in science and technology competitions. Recognition and prizes serve as a bridge between scientific research and real-world life, helping to identify valuable new talents, products, and inventions that can be applied in real life to drive local socio-economic development.