The ceremony to award the title of Honorary Doctor, Honorary Rector of CTD-UEH School to Dr. Park Young June – Former Vice Minister of Knowledge Economy of Korea and launched the Faculty of Design – Communication

12-05-2022

On the morning of May 12, 2022, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) solemnly held a ceremony to award the title of Honorary Doctor, Honorary Rector of UEH School of Technology and Design (CTD) to Dr. Park Young June – Former Vice Minister of Knowledge Economy of Korea National and launched the Faculty of Design – Communication with the theme “Transforming for Sustainability”. The event marked an important first step of CTD in implementing development strategies for the period of 2022 – 2025 with a vision to 2030. On this occasion, UEH also organized high-level talks, workshops, visits. and work with partners to connect domestic and foreign cooperation related to technology, design, and communication fields.

The event was honored to have the attendance of Dr. Park Young June – Former Vice Minister of Knowledge Economy of Korea. On the UEH side, there were: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman of the School Council; Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh – Principal; Dr. Bui Quang Hung – Vice President of UEH, in charge of UEH School of Technology and Design; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet – Chairwoman of the Strategy and Policy Advisory Council; together with leaders of UEH member schools, Vinh Long Branch, leaders of Faculties/Institutes and Departments. There was also the presence of guests who are UEH alumni who are currently leaders of domestic and foreign corporations and companies to attend and sign cooperation agreements with the university. The program received the attention of Vietnamese and Korean corporations, companies, and media agencies.

Event overview

With a strategy of restructuring, positioning UEH to become a multidisciplinary and sustainable university with a good reputation in the region and the world, UEH has promoted a lot of international cooperation activities, built mechanisms to collect revenue. attract qualified foreign human resources to work at UEH. In particular, UEH’s School of Technology and Design (UEH-CTD) in its first year of operation has made many breakthroughs in attracting international leaders and experts and implementing training programs. innovation in the field of technology and design according to international standards, as well as research and consulting activities associated with the community and sustainable development. Speaking at the event, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman of the UEH School Council shared: “UEH-CTD on the foundation of technology and design will carry out the mission of transforming education and research activities for a sustainable society through a creative, practical and artistic learning environment that inspires learners and the community to act together for sustainability. Today, to mark one of the important beginnings of CTD, UEH is pleased to hold a ceremony to award the title of Honorary Doctor, appointing the Honorary Rector of CTD-UEH to Dr. Park Young June and launched the Faculty of Design – Communication. These are the two opening events for a series of activities with the theme “Transforming for Sustainability”, including seminars, networking, cooperation signing with partners and participation in a network of experts and professional organizations. reputation in the region.”

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman of UEH School Council opening speech

Dr. Bui Quang Hung – Vice President of UEH and in charge of UEH-CTD introduced the action strategies of the University with the theme “Transforming for Sustainability” under the 5 pillars of Training, Scientific Research, International Cooperation, and Strategy. Social Impact Strategy and Operations Management. Oriented to 2030, UEH-CTD will become a leading educational, research and consulting institution on design and technology application in design, planning, management and administration in Vietnam. trust in Southeast Asia.

Dr. Bui Quang Hung introduced the action strategies of CTD-UEH

In the process of implementing these strategies, UEH in general and UEH-CTD were honored to have the strategic advice of Dr. Park Young June – Former Vice Minister of Knowledge Economy of Korea on scientific activities. study, train and connect international partners and resources in implementing a multidisciplinary and sustainable university strategy. In order to appreciate his contributions as well as continue to promote his role, prestige and affection for UEH, the School Council and UEH Rector decided to award the title of Honorary Doctor and invite Dr. June as Honorary Principal of the School of Technology and Design UEH.

Dr. Park Young June used to do doctoral thesis on Vietnam at Hanyang University – Korea. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the public sector, holding important positions of the Korean government such as: Deputy Minister of Knowledge Economy of Korea (formerly the Korean Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy). Quoc), Deputy Chief of the Cabinet Office of the Korean government… as well as consulting for Korean corporations: Senior Advisor of the Federation of Korean Business Federations (FKI-IMI), Chairman of JM Robotics Company … Through his connection, UEH has expanded long-term cooperation with many organizations and individuals in Korea, implemented the Korea – Vietnam Advanced Management (KVAM) high-level training program for Vietnamese enterprises to meet. successfully imported globally. Besides, UEH also honored to welcome guests to exchange experiences such as: Dr. Chung Un-Chan – Former Prime Minister of Korea, Former President of Seoul National University; Dr. Lee Ju-ho – President of ASIA Education Association, Former Minister of Education of Korea; Professor Park Sang-Woo – Former Vice Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of Korea.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman School Council and Prof.Dr. Su Dinh Thanh – UEH Rector awarded the title of Honorary Doctor and Decision Honorary Rector of CTD-UEH to Dr. Park Young June

Sharing his feelings, Dr. Park Young June – Honorary Rector of CTD-UEH said: “I am extremely proud to receive this prestigious Honorary Doctorate degree from UEH, one of the best universities in Vietnam and impressing its mark. powerful in the world. And moreover, I am honored to be appointed as the Honorary Rector of CTD-UEH, which will surely become a school to nurture future talents in Vietnam. 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries Vietnam and Korea, I believe that UEH will achieve its great mission with its restructuring strategy to become a multidisciplinary and sustainable university faster. by cooperating with Korea. And now is the time to strengthen our trust and overcome global challenges together.”

Dr. Park Young June – Honorary Principal of CTD-UEH shared her thoughts

Also in the roadmap for implementing development strategies, UEH-CTD officially launched the School of Media-Design (SMD), introduced the Faculty’s Leadership Board and the Digital Media training program and Multimedia design. SMD will train learners to become media experts/managers capable of working in a global environment and proactively adapting to globalization, aiming for the following values: creativity, artistic inspiration , integrating many new fields of knowledge to keep up with the sustainable development of the world. SMD’s training programs are built according to international standards, application-oriented, integrated interdisciplinary knowledge, promoting learner capacity development on the basis of a team of good teachers with professional knowledge and experience. Practical experience, reputable experts in the field of communication and design at home and abroad. UEH also appointed Assoc.Prof.Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh holds the position of Dean of the Faculty of Design – Communication and invites Dr. Yi Dong Su, a Korean, a reputable expert, experienced in teaching, consulting, implementing communication and design projects. appointed as Vice Dean of the Faculty. Dr. Yi Dong Su has also won many awards for advertising and creativity in Korea and around the world. For the first time in the organization, the apparatus of UEH has a foreign leader. This affirms UEH’s determination and breakthrough in Holistic Education – Outstanding Research, implementing the philosophy of “teaching what the world’s top schools are teaching and teaching according to their own methods. Processing”.

Giving decision to the Board of Directors Department of Design – Communication

In order to strengthen the connection between training and research with the reality of the field of communication and design, UEH also signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement between UEH and the Vietnam News Agency in the South. Accordingly, the two units participate in exchanging and sharing resources for teaching training programs, jointly implementing projects, events, communication programs, etc. UEH students, especially industry students Digital Communication and Multimedia Design is practiced in real projects of Vietnam News Agency in Vietnam; use our modern equipment for learning and practical research.

Representatives of UEH and VNA signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation MOU

UEH School of Technology and Design has also signed cooperation agreements with Korean companies and corporations in the fields of green energy, technology and sustainable development, design and communication (AIIN Company, Nuriplan Company). , Usion HKR Company, Taelim Group). The parties will jointly conduct research and consulting in the direction of multidisciplinary integration, linking domestic and international research with new and global contents associated with solving local problems. transfer research results to the community with positive values and impacts.

Representative of CTD-UEH signed a cooperation agreement with Company AIIN, Nuriplan Company, Usion HKR Company, Taelim Group

Also in the series of related events from May 12 to May 14, leaders of UEH, UEH-CTD, Dr. Park Young June and a delegation of Korean experts and partners, domestic and foreign experts organized organizing seminars and workshops on technology and design and communication; organize visits and work with a number of large corporations in Vietnam to connect domestic and foreign cooperation in the fields of technology, design, and communication.

Delegates took a photo together

The series of events “Transforming for Sustainability” has marked an important step of UEH and UEH School of Technology and Design in the development strategy for the period 2021-2025, vision to 2030. UEH School of Technology and Design is not only develop the fields of technology and design, innovate for the sustainable development of society, but also inspire the arts to provoke thinking and action for learners and the community.

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