Connecting Communities – Spreading Knowledge – Sustainable Action within the Multi‑Disciplinary and Sustainable University Vision

10 Feb, 2026

Committed to the strategy of becoming a Multi‑Disciplinary and Sustainable University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics (UEH) consistently aims to walk hand‑in‑hand with society toward sustainable development. Building on this foundation, UEH deepens its engagement with government agencies, academia, businesses, professional organizations, and alumni networks through a series of activities titled “Connecting Communities – Spreading Knowledge – Sustainable Action.” The goal is to translate academic knowledge into practical value, making tangible contributions to the development of communities and society at large.

Honoring companies and organizations partnering with UEH’s “Connecting Communities – Spreading Knowledge – Sustainable Action” Programme

The 2025 Journey of Connecting Communities – Spreading Knowledge – Sustainable Action: Highlights and Achievements

Practical‑oriented training with mutual value creation for partners and learners

With nearly 40 MOUs signed and over 500 activities carried out in collaboration with corporate partners, UE H continues to confirm its role as the bridge between academic training and the real‑world needs of the labour market. In addition, demand‑driven training programmes have generated more than VND 3.8 billion in resources, and 11 E‑newsletters have been published to connect and share knowledge with the business community and other partners.

Visiting booths and conducting mock interviews with companies at the “UEH Sharing & Giving – Career Fair 2025

On‑site visits to companies

Spreading research value – a foundation for a sustainable academic ecosystem

In 2025, UEH made clear strides in disseminating research value and gradually strengthening a sustainable academic ecosystem that tightly links scholarship, practice, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Research activities continued to be coordinated across multiple levels, with 51 ministry‑, provincial‑, and city‑level projects approved, 94 UEH‑internal projects, and 2 national‑level projects authorized for implementation during the year—demonstrating the stable, in‑depth research capacity of UEH faculty.

On the publication front, UEH recorded 573 international papers indexed in ISI/Scopus/ABDC, organized 06 international scientific conferences and 12 national scientific conferences, creating platforms for knowledge exchange and highlighting timely research topics. In parallel, 1,300 student research projects were completed, of which 720 received awards, nurturing the next generation of scholars for UEH’s academic ecosystem.

Moreover, the university continued to leave an international imprint in sustainable development research and education by successfully delivering the second year of the Jean Monnet Module “EU4Sustainability – Sustainable Development in the European Union”, funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ (Jean Monnet Actions) programme. From January to July 2025, the project offered 07 interdisciplinary modules on sustainable development, green finance, EU law and policy, attracting more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students across UEH and creating a multidimensional academic environment in a global context.

The EU4Sustainability project continued to design and teach seven courses for undergraduate and graduate students on the topic of sustainable development

Connecting high‑quality talent and amplifying the employer brand

With the goal of promoting inclusive economic growth, sustainable development, and expanding fair employment opportunities for learners, UEH organized a series of prominent corporate‑engagement activities such as UEH Sharing – Career Fair, the Ho Chi Minh City Internship & Employment Day in HCM City and the Mekong Delta, creating networking spaces for students and recruiters. Backed by a reputation built over many years, the events again attracted the participation of more than 60 companies committed to supporting the next generation, while offering over 5,000 high‑quality job opportunities for students and job‑seekers.

The career fair attracted 7,500 participants, including companies, partners, UEH alumni, UEH students, universities, colleges, vocational schools, high‑school students, and workers from Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring areas

Nurturing innovation – Building UEH’s creative ecosystem

In 2025, UEH rolled out a coordinated series of innovation‑and‑entrepreneurship activities that span both deep academic research and broad ecosystem networking. Through creative platforms such as the UEH BizTech Hackathon and UII Sandbox, startup incubation and acceleration programmes, investment‑linking events, Demo Days, exhibitions, and international entrepreneurship exchanges, the university‑industry‑investor network was reinforced. These efforts help transform knowledge into concrete solutions, projects, and measurable social impact.

Working sessions and collaborative exchanges with domestic and international partners

With outstanding achievements in promoting the national creative‑startup ecosystem during the 2017‑2025 period, the UEH Institute of Innovation was honoured with a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister at the National Startup Day for Students, recognizing its sustained contributions to implementing Government Project 1665 (2017‑2025). It was also voted among the Top 5 exemplary organizations of the VNEI Network at the 2025 Vietnam Innovation Day.

UEH Institute of Innovation received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister

Spreading Sustainable Value – Investing in People, Knowledge, and the Future

Guided by the slogan “For a More Sustainable Future,” the campaigns partnered with UEH to award nearly VND 80 billion in a variety of scholarships to undergraduate students, including close to 200 international‑exchange scholarships at prestigious universities across Asia and Europe.

More than VND 5.3 billion for “Nurturing Talent”: seeds and supports young talent through the “Talent Development” scholarship, encouraging high‑achieving students to excel, and the “Dream‑Wings” scholarship, which provides opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Approximately VND 92.5 million for “Going Global”: enables talented faculty and students to attend international conferences and academic programs. In parallel, funds are allocated to upgrade facilities and equipment, aiming for a learning environment that meets international standards.
Nearly VND 19 billion for “Disseminating Knowledge”: supports the dissemination of scientific research, applied knowledge, and technology transfer from UEH scholars, researchers, and partner experts to the wider community, helping address current societal challenges.
More than VND 400 million – “Sustainable Action”: partnered in community‑service projects, waste‑free schools, and green‑school initiatives, and supported comprehensive digital‑transformation efforts in education.

Besides, in the UEH Challenge: 24 Hours of Giving 2025, over 1,000 UEH community members, including staff, learners, alumni, and partners, joined together to spread the meaningful “Giving back” spirit over a 24‑hour period. As an annual event that showcases the ONE UEH culture, the programme recorded contributions exceeding VND 200 million to the Giving to UEH fund, earmarked for Nurturing Talent. The funds were used to award the “Dream‑Wings” scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing extra motivation on their academic and personal development journeys.

Writing new goals and scaling CSR activities in education

Building on the positive results already achieved, UEH’s 2026 journey of “Connecting Communities – Spreading Knowledge – Sustainable Action” aims to expand its corporate‑social‑responsibility (CSR) impact in the field of education.

Nurturing young talent through the “Talent‑Development” and “Dream‑Wings” scholarship programmes;
Providing opportunities for outstanding faculty and students to attend international conferences and academic programmes;
Upgrading facilities and equipment toward modern, internationally‑standard learning environments, strengthening the quality of UEH Mekong and UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang;
Disseminating scientific research, applied knowledge, incubation and innovative‑startup activities, and technology transfer from UEH scholars, researchers, and partner experts to the wider community, helping address current societal challenges;
Continuing to promote community‑service projects, waste‑free schools, and green‑school initiatives – UEH Green Campus – and digital transformation in education – UEH Global Learning.

Through these practical and meaningful activities, UEH not only connects a network of partners and experts who share a sustainable vision, but also creates long‑term value for learners, local communities, and society at large.

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