From February 17-19, 2025, Ha Long University participated in the online kick-off meeting for the DEVICES project - Developing Education in Vietnam and Cambodia Enhancing Employability for Students, organized by the University of Macerata, Italy, with the participation of project partner universities.

In her speech at the meeting, Vice Rector Phan Thi Hue emphasized the importance of the DEVICES project in improving training quality and enhancing students' employability, while committing that Ha Long University will be a reliable and responsible partner in achieving the project's objectives.

Dr. Phan Thi Hue - Vice Rector of Ha Long University delivering the first presentation at the kick-off meeting of DEVICES project

The DEVICES project will run for 36 months, from 2025 to 2027, funded by the Erasmus+ Fund of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The overall goal of the project is to transition from traditional career development to lifelong learning, enhancing employability for students in Vietnam and Cambodia, while strengthening university curricula in digital skills. The project aims to create a multi-dimensional digital workspace that supports students in effectively planning their careers, aligned with different stages of lifelong learning. Job search tools and mechanisms will be established to adapt to the trends of both domestic and international labor markets, along with policy proposals related to recruitment.

Ha Long University's online participation for the meeting

Specific objectives at Ha Long University include completing reports as required by the project, proposing content and technical criteria for the digital workspace, and developing relevant guidance materials for students. Additionally, the pilot implementation of the digital workspace, which integrates the recording of academic achievements and work experience for students, will be carried out. The university's students and faculty will also participate in online career management training courses to enhance their technological application skills and promote sustainable career development.

Project members listening to the project work packages analysis and discussing the directions for effective implementation

Ha Long University has previous experience in participating in several international projects, both as a national coordinator and as a partner, such as the MOTIVE project – Monitoring Trends In Vietnamese graduates’ Employment, REVFIN – Prevention, reduction and recycling of fishnet pollution in Vietnamese coastal waters, and VIETMUS VIETnam Music Universities Spurring. These experiences will serve as a solid foundation for the Ha Long University to contribute positively to the success of the DEVICES project.

Image at the kick-off meeting for the DEVICES project

The kick-off meeting for the DEVICES project provided an opportunity for international partners to share information, ideas, and educational development strategies, contributing to fostering stronger cooperation between countries in enhancing students' capacities and employability. Ha Long University will continue to be an active member of future international collaborative projects, contributing to the sustainable development of education in Vietnam. The university looks forward to welcoming potential partners from Vietnam and the European Union to visit and collaborate on impactful international projects in education and training.

Writer: Nguyen Thanh Hien – Office of International Cooperation and Research Management