Train-the-trainers programme to step up Vietnam-Russia sci-tech cooperation

The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.

Illustrative image (Photo: Vietnam-briefing.vn)
Illustrative image (Photo: Vietnam-briefing.vn)

Moscow (VNA) – Four Vietnamese lecturers are set to participate in the “Obninsk Tech: Train-the-Trainers” programme in Russia from June 23 to July 5, an initiative launched by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The programme is jointly implemented by several of Russia’s leading universities, including St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI”, the National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”, Rosatom Technical Academy, and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.

The Vietnamese lecturers will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in electronics, electrical engineering, and nuclear technology; explore Russia’s advanced innovations in these areas; master modern teaching methodologies; engage in academic exchange with Russian colleagues; and forge new professional connections.

Alongside the academic content, the programme includes cultural activities such as visits to a museum of the world’s first nuclear power plant and the “Ethnomir” ethnographic park and museum in Obninsk, as well as the atom museum.

The “train-the-trainers” programme is expected to be held annually, contributing significantly to improving engineering training in Vietnam and further strengthening bilateral cooperation in science and education./.

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