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Commercialization of university research findings faces obstacles

VietNamNet Bridge - Only a few research works conducted at universities can be applied in reality. 


Universities struggle to apply research findings to real projects

The Hanoi University of Science & Technology and the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam in early October announced their agreement in research and application of high technologies in transport management. 

HCMC changes policy to attract talent

HCMC is drafting a plan on attracting ‘people with special talents’, offering pay of VND20-30 million a month, which includes monthly salary and allowances.

Universities urged to seek IP protection for applied research products

Enterprises have been reluctant to cooperate with universities on commercialisation of their inventions and products because of the lack of intellectual property (IP) protection, according to the Vietnam Invention Association.

What do university lecturers actually do?

VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of professors and associate professors give lectures at universities, but many do not conduct scientific research.

International cooperation in tertiary education poses challenges

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s universities have been advised to cooperate with foreign universities in tertiary education to improve training quality. 

Complicated procedures, low budgets face scientists

A leader from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology says the procedures for considering and approving state-level scientific research projects are too complicated. 

Ta Quang Buu award winner lives on a $275 monthly salary

One of three Ta Quang Buu award winners for young scientists, Do Quoc Tuan, 33, is the co-author of six ISI articles and writer of two articles on Physical Review D. He earns a monthly salary of VND6 million

Lack of transparency in research discourages scientists

Even in poor conditions, young scientists in Vietnam are still able to produce internationally recognized research. However, they are discouraged by the lack of transparency in the scientific research environment. 

The professor who got the nod from prestigious scientists

Experts all agree that the Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices of Hanoi National University is the best international journal in physics in Vietnam, with a powerful editorial board composed of mostly prestigious foreign scientists.

We cannot paper over our feeble research efforts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Last month, a farmer in southern Phu Yen Province surprised everyone with the successful demonstration of a machine he designed and made for sugarcane cultivation.

Ministry urged to improve quality of lecturers in tertiary education

VietNamNet Bridge - According to the Department of Teachers and Educational Managers, the number of university lecturers has increased but the quality has not improved. 

Universities ‘take a roundabout route’ when transferring technology

The HCMC National University earns VND180-200 billion a year from technology transfer deals. However, in most cases, the transfer is conducted in unofficial way; thus, the revenue is not commensurate with the real value.

Vietnam plans higher requirements for professors

The draft regulations on standards and procedures for appointment and dismissal of professors shows MOET's determination to upgrade the quality of professors and associate professors.

What are 24,000 Vietnamese PhDs doing?

The latest report released by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) showed that by the end of 2013, Vietnam had 633 PhDs working as lecturers at junior colleges (three-year training) and 8,519 PhDs working as lecturers at universities.

Vietnam vows to conduct scientific research at biosphere reserves

VietNamNet Bridge – Biosphere reserves, especially buffer zones surrounding the reserves, are “living museums” and “green corridors” which can serve scientific research in an effective way.

Businesses, scientists work to develop commercial products

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only a few inventions have been launched commercially, while the majority of research works remain on paper only.

VN not offer enough financial support for research, scientists say

 VietNamNet Bridge –  Vietnamese scientists, in reply to the criticism that they are parasites on society because they produce few inventions, say they do not receive enough money to conduct scientific research.

How much does Vietnam spend on R&D?

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are numerous research & development (R&D) units in Vietnam, but Vietnamese have few patent cooperation treaties (PCT) registered at WIPO (the World Intellectual Property Organization). Who is to blame?

Film on Dr Yersin debuts in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – A documentary film titled It Is Not a Life That Doesn't Move featuring late doctor Alexandre Yersin will make a debut in Ha Noi on Thursday.