London (VNA) - A delegation led by Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) visited the UK from December 7 to 18 to learn experience in scientific research assessment under an in-depth training programme organised by the University of Portsmouth and the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS).
The programme focuses on experience in measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of science, technology, and innovation activities at research institutes, universities and enterprises in line with international standards - the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF). It aims to strengthen Vietnam's management capacity in these areas and foster the connection of the two countries' innovation ecosystems.
The Vietnamese delegation, comprising science, technology and innovation officials from various ministries and local departments, attended workshops at five British universities, namely Portsmouth, UCL, Warwick, Coventry, and Middlesex. Topics included research impact evaluation, support for excellent researches and innovation, development of research networks and partners, the commercialisation of scientific research results, and international research strategies.
During the trip, the delegation visited research centres and labs at those universities to learn about advancements in technology and innovation. They also attended discussions that shared experience and knowledge to enhance research quality, promote innovation, and help address challenges to the application of research results.
Associate Professor Tran Van Nghia, Deputy Director of the MoST's Vietnam Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, praised the programme for providing valuable insights into research evaluation and innovation promotion.
VIS President Professor Nguyen Xuan Huan expressed his hope for more cooperation programmes between the two countries' universities, and that VIS is ready to connect Vietnamese and British scientists and institutes in scientific research.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency, Professor Janet Jones of Middlesex University underscored the significance of international cooperation in scientific research, noting bilateral educational cooperation is growing well in not only research but also student and lecturer exchange, and that there remains huge cooperation potential./.
