HUTECH and University College Cork explore new opportunities for collaboration in AI and health sciences
- 06/11/2026
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) and University College Cork (Ireland) met on November 4 to explore opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and academic exchange, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and health sciences.
HUTECH explores new opportunities for collaboration in education and research with University College Cork
During the meeting with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Harry Nguyen of University College Cork, HUTECH representatives highlighted the university’s research strengths, its approach to interdisciplinary education, and its facilities and partnerships for hands-on training. The discussion focused on where the two universities could bring their expertise together, develop joint projects, and pursue opportunities through international cooperation programs.
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The two universities share their research strengths and discuss potential international projects
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay, HUTECH Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, presented several ways AI could be used in education. These included adaptive learning models, knowledge graphs, and tools that match students’ skills with employers’ hiring requirements. These applications could help personalize learning and better align academic programs with employers’ workforce needs.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Dinh Bay presents research on potential applications of AI in education and training
The meeting also identified opportunities for collaboration at the intersection of medicine and information technology. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, M.D, Vice Rector of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, joined colleagues from relevant departments to discuss how AI could be used to analyze medical data, support research on medicinal plants, and assist in nursing practice. They also discussed developing models tailored to health data from the Vietnamese population to make research findings more applicable in practice.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, M.D, discusses potential applications of AI in medicine and health sciences
HUTECH representatives also outlined plans to build research ties with Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, and hospitals that provide clinical training. Preclinical training at the university’s Health Simulation Center illustrated HUTECH’s approach to hands-on education and offered a starting point for exploring how AI could be used to simulate clinical scenarios and assess nursing skills.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Harry Nguyen shares his experience and highlights opportunities for international research collaboration and academic exchange
Drawing on the research strengths discussed at the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Harry Nguyen shared his experience running international projects. He also outlined opportunities to pursue research through Horizon Europe and support academic exchange and strengthen teaching capacity through Erasmus+. The two universities discussed support for preparing project proposals, building connections with research networks, and expanding exchange opportunities for faculty and students.
The two universities look ahead to developing joint academic programs and international projects
The meeting also covered the possibility of developing joint academic programs, transfer pathways, and graduate programs, as well as benchmarking curricula against international standards. These discussions give HUTECH and University College Cork a basis for identifying areas where their expertise can come together and developing specific joint programs and projects.
News: Anh Thư
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