Vietnamese Intellectual Society in UK vows to contribute to Vietnam’s strategic policies
The Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS) will contribute to the building of Vietnam's strategic policies while actively strengthening bilateral relations, and attracting the UK Government-funded projects in the fields of research and science-technology, said its Chairman Prof. Nguyen Xuan Huan.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long speaks at the Lunar New Year gathering at Westminster College. (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) – The Vietnamese Intellectual Society in theUK and Ireland (VIS) will contribute to the building of Vietnam's strategic policieswhile actively strengthening bilateral relations, and attracting the UKGovernment-funded projects in the fields of research and science-technology, said its Chairman Prof.Nguyen Xuan Huan.
At the VIS’s AnnualGeneral Meeting (AGM) convened at the Judge Business School under the University ofCambridge on February 17, Huan emphasised that with its members being professors, doctors, and scientists working in various fields in the UK andIreland, VIS stands ready to provide counselling to the Vietnamese Governmentin formulating policies tailored to the country's context. Furthermore, hestressed the importance of aligning with global technological trends.
Last year, VIS significantlyfacilitated educational collaboration between Vietnam and the UK through amentoring programme sponsored by the British Council. Throughthis initiative, VIS professors directly mentored and advised nearly 100 younglecturers from 50 Vietnamese universities, aiding in their skill development, including publishing studiesand international scientific articles, forming research groups, and building internationallyaccredited laboratories.
A outstanding initiativeof VIS in fostering member connection is the Coffee Talk event, anonline themed discussion platform where members across the UK share insights andexperiences on scientific research activities, professional expertise and softskills. In 2023, VIS held 13 Coffee Talk sessions featuringspeakers from various fields.
Also last year, VIS admitted over 60 new members, increasing the total membership to 154. Thesemembers include professors, associate professors, senior lecturers andVietnamese researchers studying or working at over 60 universities in the UKand Ireland.
VIS'sinitiatives also extended to the launch of the Mentorship and TalentDevelopment (MTD) programme at the National Economics University in Hanoi in2022, aimed at supporting talented students. It also collaborated with the British Councilto connect researchers from both countries.
TheAGM, an annual event, serves as a platform for VIS to review its pastactivities and chart its course for the future.
Following the meeting,VIS partnered with the Vietnamese Student Association in Cambridge to celebratethe Lunar New Year at Westminster College, University of Cambridge./.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long speaks at the Lunar New Year gathering at Westminster College. (Photo: VNA) 
