Workshop on Enhancing Research Skills for Researchers in Vietnam

At the opening ceremony, on behalf of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, we were attended by Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University).Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh(Director of the Institute of Policy and Management). Partners and guests included Mr. Craig Chittick (Australian Ambassador to Vietnam), Dr. Campbell Thomson (President of the Australian Association for Management Research), and Mr. Nguyen Hoang Hai (Deputy Director of the Department of Technology Application and Development, Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam).

Speaking at the workshop, Dr. Campbell Thomson stated that ARMS places great importance on training research managers. Research associations have been pioneering this management practice in Southeast Asian countries. This workshop is part of the partnership between Vietnam National University, Hanoi and ARMS.

Professor Pham Quang Minh shared that the support and collaboration of partners is very important, especially as Vietnam is still on the path of reform and integration. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is honored to cooperate with a renowned organization like ARMS and hopes to become a member of the Association. Professor Pham Quang Minh also highly appreciated the contributions of the Faculty of Management Science, Institute of Policy and Management, to scientific and technological innovation in Vietnam. The Rector expressed his desire to organize this event more frequently in Vietnam, so that Vietnamese scientists and managers can learn from the experience and knowledge of their partners.

The Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Craig Chittick, stated that the relationship between the two countries has now been elevated to a strategic partnership. One area where the two governments are strengthening cooperation is research and innovation. “We are not Vietnam’s only partner, but we want to be your closest and most enthusiastic friend. And not just at the state level, but also between institutions such as universities, where the highest concentration of intellectual resources is found. Therefore, the Australian government is honored to support this partnership,” he said.

According to Mr. Nguyen Hoang Hai, in the context of globalization and the industrial revolution, the need for research cooperation between countries in the region and the world is increasing sharply. To promote cooperation with developed countries in various fields, Vietnamese researchers and managers must improve their knowledge and skills to keep up with world standards. Foreign organizations have played a practical role in this innovation process. This workshop is co-organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi and ARMS, with sponsorship from the Australian Embassy. Vietnamese researchers will gain useful experience through cooperation with organizations from Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. From this foundation, future research between Australia and Vietnam will be improved, helping to strengthen bilateral relations.

During the event, delegates witnessed Professor Pham Quang Minh and Dr. Campbell Thomson signing a cooperation agreement between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Australian Association for Research Management.

The workshop lasted two days.21-22/05/2018The workshop included keynote presentations: Dr. Mark Hochman (Australian Association for Research Management) presented on "Project Funding Application Process" and "Post-Funding Project Management Process".Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Thanh Truong(Head of the Faculty of Management Science, Vice Director of IPAM) and Dr. Bach Tan Sinh (Institute of Science and Technology Strategy and Policy) presented on “Vietnam’s Science, Technology and Innovation System”; Prof. Dr. Vu Cao Dam (Chairman of the Research and Training Council, IPAM) presented on “The Transition to Autonomous Science and Education in Vietnam”.