EduAsiaNewes, Vietnam – Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) welcomed international partners, distinguished guests and representatives of diplomatic missions in Hanoi to a two-day programme on 12–13 October 2026, celebrating the University’s 70th anniversary. Combining a Global Partners Appreciation Reception with a workshop on strategic collaboration opportunities, a science and technology exhibition, and campus and laboratory visits, the programme honoured seven decades of international friendship while opening new avenues for cooperation in education, research and innovation.
Seven decades of growth, strengthened by international partnerships
On the evening of 12 October 2026, HUST hosted its Global Partners Appreciation Reception at the University’s C2 Building, bringing together representatives of partner universities, research institutions, international organisations, enterprises and diplomatic missions.
The reception formed part of HUST’s 70th anniversary celebrations, marking the University’s journey from its establishment in 1956 as a pioneering institution in engineering and technical education to its present role as a comprehensive university of science, engineering, technology and innovation.
Prof. Dr. Le Anh Tuan, President of HUST
In his welcome remarks, Prof. Dr. Le Anh Tuan, President of HUST, reflected on the University’s achievements and the contributions of international partners to its development.
Today, HUST serves more than 45,000 students, offers 170 academic programmes, including 56 internationally accredited programmes, and maintains partnerships with approximately 120 international universities and research institutions. Its international engagement encompasses joint research, academic mobility, educational cooperation and collaboration with industry.
Yet, as President Le Anh Tuan emphasised, the significance of these partnerships extends well beyond institutional statistics.
“These numbers embody the scale of our international engagement. More importantly, they represent the people and relationships behind them.”
The President paid particular tribute to the professors who have welcomed HUST students and researchers into their laboratories, the universities that have created opportunities for academic exchange, the companies that have worked alongside HUST on practical challenges, and the colleagues whose sustained efforts have transformed initial contacts into lasting partnerships.
He also highlighted the importance of both longstanding and newly established relationships, recognising international partners as an integral part of HUST’s development over the past seven decades: “Some of you have been walking alongside HUST for many years; others have recently begun a new chapter with us. Each of you has become part of the HUST story.”
The reception provided an opportunity for HUST to express its appreciation for the trust, commitment and friendship of its global partners, while reaffirming its ambition to expand international mobility, joint research, educational programmes and university-industry collaboration.
Warm Congratulations from International Partners
HUST’s 70th anniversary celebrations were marked by warm congratulatory messages from distinguished diplomatic representatives and international partners, including H.E. Mr. Didier Le Bret, Ambassador of France to Vietnam; H.E. Mr. Philipp Agathonos, Ambassador of Austria to Vietnam; Mr. Alex Strugnell, British Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam; Mr. Takeo Suzumi, Chairman of Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Japan; Mr. Felix Wagenfeld, Chief Representative of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Office in Vietnam; and Mr. Seki Futoshi, Representative Director and Executive Vice President of Sekisho, Japan.
Representing HUST’s international university partners, Mr. Takeo Suzumi, Chairman of SIT, reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between the two universities and highlighted the success of SIT’s Hybrid Twinning Program, through which 33 HUST graduates have earned doctoral degrees, many of whom have returned to HUST as faculty members. He also expressed SIT’s commitment to expanding scholarship opportunities and joint research, further strengthening academic collaboration between the two institutions.
Mr. Takeo Suzumi, Chairman of SIT
Beyond the distinguished guests attending the celebrations, HUST received numerous congratulatory messages from its extensive global network of diplomatic missions, international organisations and foundations, universities, research institutes, enterprises, as well as international faculty members and scholars. These expressions of goodwill reflected the breadth and depth of HUST’s international connections and the enduring friendships, mutual trust and shared achievements cultivated over seven decades.
Together, these heartfelt messages not only celebrated HUST’s remarkable journey and growing international reputation but also reaffirmed a shared commitment to deepening cooperation in education, research, innovation and talent development, opening new opportunities for the next generation of scientists and engineers.
From appreciation to action: Exploring new strategic collaboration opportunities
The second day of the programme, held on the morning of 13 October, shifted the focus from celebrating established partnerships to exploring new opportunities for cooperation.
Opening the workshop on HUST Strategic Collaboration Opportunities, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phong Dien, Vice President of HUST, welcomed international delegates and emphasised the University’s commitment to building partnerships that deliver meaningful and lasting outcomes.
He noted that international cooperation has played a vital role in strengthening HUST’s academic capacity, expanding opportunities for students and faculty members, and connecting its research community with the wider world.
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phong Dien, Vice President of HUST
As HUST enters its next chapter, the University seeks to deepen collaboration in interdisciplinary research, advanced technologies, talent development and university–industry partnerships.
Vice President Nguyen Phong Dien highlighted the increasingly diverse nature of HUST’s international engagement, which now extends beyond traditional academic exchanges to encompass joint research, innovation and collaborative responses to emerging scientific and technological challenges.
The workshop provided a platform for international partners and HUST representatives to exchange perspectives, identify shared priorities and discuss practical pathways towards more substantive cooperation.
Particular emphasis was placed on developing partnerships that generate mutual benefits, create opportunities for young researchers and students, and connect academic knowledge with real-world challenges.
Following the strategic collaboration workshop, international delegates visited the HUST Science and Technology Exhibition, followed by a guided campus tour and laboratory visits.
These activities offered partners an opportunity to gain a closer understanding of HUST’s research capabilities, technological development and academic environment.
The exhibition and laboratory visits also provided a valuable setting for informal discussions among researchers, academic leaders and industry representatives, helping participants identify areas of complementary expertise and potential collaboration.
HUST’s research and innovation priorities include artificial intelligence and data technologies, health science and technology, advanced materials, sustainable energy and the environment, and intelligent systems.
In 2026, the University also launched its Interdisciplinary Innovation Space, designed to foster collaboration among researchers, students, enterprises and other stakeholders.
Through the visits, international guests were able to experience the University’s evolving research ecosystem and explore opportunities to connect their institutions’ expertise with HUST’s academic and technological strengths.
The programme concluded with a networking lunch, with opportunities for additional bilateral discussions and meetings with HUST’s schools and faculties.
Building the next chapter of international cooperation
The two-day Global Partners Appreciation Programme was more than a celebration of institutional achievements. It was a recognition of the people, relationships and shared commitments that have shaped HUST’s international development over seven decades.
From longstanding academic partners such as Shibaura Institute of Technology to universities, research institutions, enterprises and international organisations across the world, these relationships have contributed to HUST’s growth as a university with an increasingly international outlook.
Looking ahead, HUST aims to strengthen partnerships that support academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, innovation and talent development, while creating more opportunities for students, researchers and institutions to collaborate across borders.
As President Le Anh Tuan affirmed in his anniversary remarks: “We look forward to continuing this journey together, with new ideas, new opportunities, and new generations of students, researchers, and colleagues working across borders.”
At 70, HUST celebrates not only its history, but also the global partnerships that will help shape its future.
