The Forum of Eurasian Young Scientists is an important event organized annually by the Russian Academy of Sciences. In 2023, on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the forum will be held with the theme “Continent of Science” to become part of the Action Plan of the Russian Federation under the rotating presidency of Eurasian Economic Union. This event was organized for young academics under 40 years old from countries in the expanded Eurasian bloc to share results, initiatives, and research experiences, connect and promote potential directions of cooperation as well as scientific and technical skills between research institutes and universities in the expanded Asia-Europe partnership.

There are nearly 270 young scientists from 21 countries in the region and around the world including Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, China, India, Iran, Mongolia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan, Serbia, Hungary, Ethiopia, Egypt and Syria. Forum delegates are invited to present scientific research achievements in thematic sessions with topics in six areas, as follows:

• Artificial intelligence (mathematics, information and communication technology)
• Physics (nanotechnology, quantum technology)
• Chemistry and Materials Science
• Healthy Generation (biotechnology and health, climate, ecology)
• Biosafety and food security (agricultural science)
• Heritage Conservation (humanities, social sciences)

The reports introduced the latest research results in the Eurasian region, raised many common issues that need to be jointly resolved, and opened up potential areas of cooperation between countries, academies, scientific research, and technological development organizations in the world.

Participating in the Forum, 03 representatives of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology: Dr. Tran Giang Son and Dr. Pham Hoang Nam (USTH), and Dr. Bui Thi Hoa (Institute of Materials Science) won 03 “Best Presentation” awards from 03 subcommittees: Artificial Intelligence; Food Security; Chemistry and Materials Science respectively. 

Some photos of VAST representative attended the Forum:

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Coming to programming and Vietnam as a predestined opportunity

The love for information technology came to Praise very early. At the age of 14, after listening to his father’s advice to take advantage of summer vacation to find out hobbies, Praise enrolled in an IT summer camp. He started learning programming languages such as Java, writing codes, UI, UX. “The more I learn and do everything from the first steps of programming, I feel very excited and wonder what is this?” Praise recalled. These new and exciting “beginner” sessions have instilled in the heart of that junior boy a passion for “mysterious” programming languages.

As time passed by, his passion grew even more. Praise found extra classes and self-study online sessions at home during high school. By the end of his senior year, he went on to another summer camp to develop programming skills and realized it was the field he wants to pursue in the future.

Going to Vietnam to study for Praise is not a “too difficult” decision because he has known about this distant country through stories from his relatives and friends. Praise shared that he seemed to have a destiny with this S-shaped country when both of his dad and cousin came to study the bachelor and master’s degrees in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Praise knew USTH through the recommendation of a friend who had studied the Master’s degree in Information and Communication Technology at USTH, currently teaching at a university in Vietnam. He is fascinated by the curriculums which are quite right with what he wants to pursue; moreover, the language of learning is English will help him integrate and expand knowledge better. Besides, tuition and living expenses are very reasonable. After careful consideration, Praise applied to USTH and was accepted.

“The first surprises…”

Passing the nearly 2-day journey, Praise arrived in Vietnam, officially started the 3-year journey in a country which is 10,000 km away from home. The emotions at that time were very confused, both excited and worried. Praise said that in the past, like many other foreigners, he only knew about the Vietnam War or through the stories of relatives, but didn’t have any real experience. “I know there are lots of motorbikes in Hanoi, but I don’t think that there are so many motorbikes on the streets.” – Praise recalls his first impression upon coming to Hanoi.

At first, the differences in culture also made Praise entirely “confused.” Praise shared a “half crying, half laughing” memory when the crowded street suddenly empty because the shops closed at Tet. “I thought this is a big holiday, so the roads must be busy and crowded. But I didn’t expect every store closed as “a dead town” on the first days of the year. Therefore, Praise and his friends’ plan to eat out in the restaurants and enjoy Hanoi cuisine were “bankrupt.”

Like many other international students, Praise sometimes can’t help but feel lonely, homesick and miss his family and close friends in the homeland. He said: “I want to meet and talk in my native language with my relatives and friends, who understand me because there is no place better than home.” Even so, the busy student life also helps him reduce homesickness partly.

“Step by step to adapt to the new life…”

When talking about the experience of studying at USTH, Praise was more excited. Praise shared that despite facing many challenges, he felt very fortunate to receive a lot of support and attention from teachers: “I see teachers deeply care for students. In particular, I like Mr. Son because he is hilarious and often asks students at the end of the class to make sure that everyone understands the lesson.”

Not only that, but the instructors also asked students how much they are doing the exercises so they can guide and solve the problems that they are facing during the test. “I think this is a rare thing for university lecturers.”

Praise excitedly told about friendly and lovely classmates. Being a quiet person before coming to Vietnam, he was worried that he would be more introverted when he came to study in a foreign country. However, after a short time, this worry completely disappeared because “My classmates often talk to me first, talk to each other at the end of class or invite me to eat after the group work sessions.”

Not only that, but Praise’s classmates also play the role of “translator” reluctantly to help him quickly adapt to the new environment. “Sometimes during recess, to make the atmosphere less tired, lecturers joke with students in Vietnamese. To help me avoid feeling out of place, they often explain it to me in English.” Because of that, whenever Praise doesn’t understand something, he always proactively asks his classmates without hesitation.

Praise also hoped classmates would help him learn Vietnamese, but “All of them like to speak English to me, so I thought ok, I would speak English, too.” Praise humorously replied.

Praise’s student journey at USTH is gradually approaching the finish line, and a new door is about to open for this 3rd-year student. Choosing an internship in Vietnam or abroad after graduating, continue to pursue a degree at graduate school, or go to work first? “I’m still waiting for a suitable opportunity.” Who knows, maybe Praise would be destined with Vietnam again in the future?

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Attending the meeting and ceremony were Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of USTH, Dr. Nguyen Hai Dang, Vice-Rector, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Viet Dung, Director of Doctoral School, Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Duc Dung, Co-Director of Information and Communication Technology Department, Assoc. Prof. Luong Chi Mai, Institute of Information Technology,  Dr. Pham Tri Cong, 2017-2020 PhD student, and 2021-2024 PhD students.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of  USTH sent messages to 2021-2024 PhD students and emphasized the advantages of studying doctoral programs at USTH. “Three years of studying for a doctoral degree are three special years in your career and your life. You will concentrate on only one subject and contribute to the development of the scientific and technological industry in the future”, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest said. Professor also highlighted the great benefits of studying at Doctoral School at USTH, that PhD Degree is co-accredited by France and Vietnam and the programs offered by the Doctoral School correspond to the scientific fields covered by international laboratories at USTH.

Also at the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Viet Dung, Director of Doctoral School presented Introduction of the PhD program, scholarships and professional opportunities. USTH Doctoral School was founded in 2004 with 6 majors: Pharmacological, Medical and Agronomical Biotechnology; Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology; Water – Environment – Oceanography; Information and Communication Technology; Energy; Space and Applications. There are many scholarships such as Excellent Students, Pathway to Success, Capacity Building, Access Scholarship and opportunities for PhD students like joining the research team of supervisors or being teaching assistant or lab assistant. Especially, USTH is going to implement a stipend system for PhD students in order to help PhD students who do not have a permanent job and help other students with grant-in-aid

At the ceremony, Dr. Pham Tri Cong was awarded with Doctor Diploma in Information and Communication Technology. His thesis was about deep learning customization models to enhance the efficiency of cancer diagnosis. His supervisor was Assoc. Prof. Luong Chi Mai, Institute of Information Technology and co-supervisors were Prof. Antoine Doucet, La Rochelle University and Assoc. Prof. Hoang Van Dung, HCMC University of Technology and Education. Dr. Pham Tri Cong is currently working at Thuyloi University. He completed the “Philosophy in science” course at USTH in 2019 and had presentations at USTH Doctoral Day and at International conference in 2018 and 2019. He also took part in an internship at La Rochelle University in 2019 and he has had 8 publications.

At the end of the event, there was a private meeting with 2021 PhD students about information on PhD training regulations, courses and annual plan. The training program consists of 06 semesters corresponding to 36 months (for candidates holding a Master diploma) and 08 semesters corresponding to 48 months (for candidates holding a Bachelor diploma) counting from the date of issuance of the admission letter by USTH rector to each PhD student. Training program consists of 180 ECTS, including 04 ECTS of common courses, 15 ECTS of specialized courses and 150 ECTS of PhD thesis. PhD thesis work represents the most important part of the PhD training program at USTH-DoS. The thesis is the major factor for the evaluation of candidates in order to award the USTH PhD diploma.

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Participating in the ceremony, on the side of UNILIM, there was Prof. Isabelle Klock-Fontanille, President, Prof. Laurent Bourdier, Vice-President for International Affairs, Prof. Damien Sauveron, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel Conchon, Head of the Mathematics and Computing Department at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Ms. Marion Leger, Director in charge of training programs with foreign countries; on the side of USTH, there was the presence of Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest – Principal Rector, Dr. Nguyen Hai Dang – Vice Rector, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Dung, Co-Director of Information and Communication Technology Department, Dr. Tran Giang Son, Deputy Director of Information and Communication Technology Department and other managers and representatives of relevant departments.

In order to continue to affirm the position and quality of training in the field of science and technology with an ideal international learning environment, from 2022, USTH cooperates with French universities, including UNILIM to launch the double bachelor’s  degree program in Information and Communication Technology.

According to this cooperation agreement, students will study 2 years at USTH and 1 year at UNILIM. Especially, during the time at USTH, students will have the opportunity to hone their knowledge under the guidance of experienced lecturers from UNILIM. After graduation, students will receive two degrees, one from USTH and one from UNILIM.

UNILIM is one of the universities of the USTH Consortium, currently co- awarding Master’s degrees in Information and Communication Technology, Applied Environmental Sciences programs with USTH.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest expressed his delight at the new step in the partnership between USTH and UNILIM, as well as his belief in the success of the double degree program.

Prof. Isabelle Klock-Fontanille affirmed that the core values ​​of USTH are also the values ​​​​that UNILIM is aiming for and said: “As the President of UNILIM, I am very interested in the double degree program in Information and Communication Technology in cooperation with USTH. It is built on the foundation of the strong bilateral cooperation relationship between two universities. I believe that this program will make a positive contribution to the development of the two universities in the coming time.”
At the end of the ceremony, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest and Prof. Isabelle Klock-Fontanille signed the double degree cooperation agreement between UNILIM and USTH, opening up opportunities for study and academic exchange in France for young people who are passionate about Information and Communication Technology as well as the desire to experience and develop themselves in an international environment, thereby accessing job opportunities on an international scale.

About University of Limoges (UNILIM)

UNILIM was established in 1968, the headquarters is located in the city of Limoges in the Limousin region, France. The university is known as a large multidisciplinary higher education and training institution, one of the best educational environments for the development of scientific research in France. UNILIM has 5 major training groups with 350 training programs. As a dynamic, open and innovative university, at the forefront of education, UNILIM has now attracted a large number of domestic and international students. UNILIM is currently welcoming about 15,000 students, of which 2,000 are international students from all over the world, including Vietnam.

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Participating in the ceremony, on the side of IIAP, was Dr. Hrachya Astsatryan, Director, Dr. Vladimir Sahakyan, Deputy Director, Dr. Hasmik Sahakyan, Scientific Secretary, on the side of USTH, was Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector, Dr. Nguyen Hai Dang, Vice Rector, Dr. Tran Giang Son, Deputy Director of Information and Communication Technology Department and other managers and representatives of relevant departments of two sides.

Beginning the signing ceremony, there were presentations in order to introduce USTH and IIAP, their vision, mission, core values, history, training programs, publishing and collaboration. USTH is a Vietnamese public university with the mission to provide high quality human resources in Science and Technology, and to become an excellent research-oriented university in Vietnam. The university is strongly supported by the French Government through a Consortium of more than 30 universities and research institutions in France. As USTH aims at becoming an international university, it is essential for USTH to build up strong relationships with national and international universities, institutions and business in Vietnam and worldwide. IIAP is a research institute with the mission to provide fundamental knowledge and expertise in computer science and technology, to prepare highly-qualified scientists and engineers in relevant fields, to develop the e-infrastructure and services, and to become a leading player in the region in the ICT sector.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest expressed his delight at the new step in the partnership between USTH and IIAP, as well as his belief in the success of the collaboration.

On behalf of IIAP, Dr. Hrachya Astsatryan emphasized that the signing of the cooperation agreement will become an important foundation to foster and train more talented students, contributing to the development of the economy and society in general and the field of science – technology of each country in particular in the future.
Both USTH and IIAP are desirable to establish academic partnership and cooperation on Exchange of lecturers and researchers; Exchange of students (undergraduate and/or graduate); Traineeships and student visits; Exchange of academic information and materials; Organization of joint degree programs; Organization of joint research programs; Organization of joint conferences; Organization of other academic exchanges agreeable to both universities.

At the end of the ceremony, Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest and Dr. Hrachya Astsatryan signed Memorandum of Understanding between IIAP and USTH, opening up opportunities for study and academic exchange for young people who are passionate about Information and Communication Technology as well as the desire to experience and develop themselves in an international environment, thereby accessing job opportunities on an international scale.

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On 2nd October, 2019, the Department of Information and Communication Technology of USTH ( ICT) organized successfully the ICT Information Day 2019 with the participation of many big companies and research institutes in the fields of ICT. Attending the event were the representatives of 8 reputational companies and research institutes in the trendy ICT fields of artificial intelligence (AI), information security and software development, including  Dr. Bui Hai Hung, Director of AI Research of Vingroup; Mr. Le Cong Thanh, Director of Infore Technology; Dr. Do Quoc Truong, Director of Vietnam AI System (VAIS), Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Quan, Deputy Director of Information Security Centre of VNPT; Dr. To Dinh Dung, Director of Applied Research Centre of Vietnam Airlines; Mr. Shinichi Emmei, Director of GrapeCity Company (Japan); Mr. Vu Manh Hai, Director of BFAST Software Technology Company (France) and Mr. Bui Van Dung, Vice Director and Training Director of ArrowHiTech Company.

On behalf of USTH were Prof. Etienne Saur, Principal Rector; Assoc, Prof. Luong Chi Mai, Co-Director of ICT Department, Dr. Pierre Larmande, Director of ICT Lab, lecturers and more than 300 students of ICT Department.

While delivering the opening speech, Prof. Etienne Saur, Principal Rector of USTH emphasized: “USTH aims to develop our training programs with the close linkage with industry, responding to the demands of the labor market; therefore, these career orientation events as the ICT Information Day 2019 with the participation of many industry partners will become a bridge to connect the university, research institutes, companies with students. The tight collaboration with the industry will help USTH to increase the applicability of our training programs, equipping students practical knowledge and skills, responding better to the demand of the labor market and  recruitment criteria of future employers.”

On behalf of the Rector Board, Prof Etienne Saur thanked all the partners for contributing to the event and expressed his hope that USTH would continue to receive their support and collaboration in training and research activities to bring the best internship and job opportunities for ICT students.

At the event, representatives from ICT Department and invited partners provided useful information on further learning and career opportunities for students after graduating bachelor, master and Phd programs at USTH.

In terms of further learning opportunities, Assoc. Prof. Luong Chi Mai, Co-Director of ICT Department introduced students the co-accredited master’s program between USTH and 10 reputational French universities and research institutes. Focusing on two domains in Data Mining and Infrastructure  for  IoT, the program with all the courses taught in English by experienced lecturers from French universities and research institutes would be an ideal option for those who would like to pursue higher education after graduating.

In terms of further job opportunities, the invited representatives provided students with up-to-date information about the ICT labor market and the demands in expertise and skills for human resources in the era of 4.0.

The representatives said that the ICT labor market was growing rapidly,  bringing many career opportunities and challenges for employees. To succeed in the competitive market, ICT students should obtain not only solid knowledge but also language skills and soft skills such as team work, project management skills…

Huynh Vinh Nam, a senior ICT students said: “The ICT Information Day is such a useful event, not only for senior students but also for new students. The informative sharings from ICT Department and future employers help me and the other students to have a clear career orientation and prepare ourselves better during our study.”

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