Ho Chi Minh City National University proposes to exempt tuition fees for students and trainees in basic science majors

Scientists attend the seminar "Developing basic science fields at Ho Chi Minh City National University among the top in Asia" - Photo: MINH CHAU

The seminar "Developing basic science majors at Ho Chi Minh City National University among the top in Asia" took place on the afternoon of April 1 with the participation of more than 60 scientists and education experts.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Huynh Kha Tu - Deputy Head of the Department, in charge of the Department of Training, Ho Chi Minh City National University, the above program is designed with a synchronous approach, combining talent development, investment in promoting deep integration of basic research with strategic technologies, innovation, and development of modern research infrastructure.

Accordingly, the three pillars of program implementation include:

1. Developing scientific talents in the fields of basic science and interdisciplinary science : exempting tuition fees and providing scholarships for students and postgraduates studying basic science.

Attract and sponsor outstanding young scientists and leading scientists to work at Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Innovating training programs in basic sciences, linked to strategic technologies; developing MOOC courses for basic science fields;

Improve the teaching capacity of mathematics and science (STEM) for university lecturers and high school teachers; organize STEM experiential activities for students.

2. Integrating basic research with strategic technologies and innovation : developing strong research groups in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and marine science associated with strategic technologies.

Develop strong research groups in the fields of social sciences, including philosophy, sociology, psychology, economics, linguistics, anthropology, political science, history, geography, law, and communications.

At the same time, develop centers of excellence in strategic technologies: artificial intelligence, chip - semiconductor, biotechnology - biomedicine, pharmaceutical technology, materials technology, nuclear energy and renewable energy; establish innovation centers.

3. Building modern research infrastructure, synchronized with digital transformation: Establishing a data center to serve basic scientific training and research; Establishing 3 modern laboratories to serve training and research in physics, chemistry, and biology; Establishing an interdisciplinary research laboratory.

Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Hai Quan believes that Ho Chi Minh City National University will effectively implement the program "Improving training capacity and basic scientific research at Ho Chi Minh City National University to reach advanced levels, on par with the region and the world in the period 2025-2030, vision 2045"

Opportunities to promote the development of basic scientific research fields

According to Associate Professor Dr. Vu Hai Quan - Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University, the goal of the program is to turn basic scientific research into a foundation for developing national engineering, technology, innovation, and nurturing scientific talent.

This is the premise for inventions and mastery of strategic technologies, contributing to rapid and sustainable development, promoting social progress, enriching the treasure of human knowledge and Vietnamese culture.

By 2030, mathematics, physics, chemistry, environmental science, economics, management, and languages ​​will be in the world's top 100-150; biology and earth sciences will be in the world's top 200-250 according to the QS rankings.

At the seminar, leaders of member units and scientists all agreed with the program. Scientists said that this is an opportunity for Ho Chi Minh City National University to promote the development of basic scientific research fields.

Mr. Quan said that the opinions at the seminar will be received by the drafting team and the program will be completed and submitted to the competent authority for consideration and approval soon.

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