As the digital era continues to exert profound influence across all spheres of society, higher education faces an urgent need to innovate in content, pedagogy, and governance. In this context, the teaching of Political Science and Law extends beyond the transmission of knowledge; it plays a pivotal role in shaping political awareness, legal consciousness, and civic responsibility among younger generations in the digital environment.

The IT Festival - AI Horizon 2025, organized by the School of Information and Communications Technology (SICT) at Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), concluded its month-long series of events with a Gala ceremony on the evening of December 26. Featuring 11 distinct competitions ranging from AI Tank (tactical algorithms) and I-Sec (system security) to the Prompt Challenge, the festival demonstrated the adaptability of the next generation of tech talent in meeting the rigorous demands of the Artificial Intelligence age.

On December 23, leaders from Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) welcomed a delegation from Biel Crystal Manufactory Ltd., a global leader in optical technology, to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at developing a high-quality workforce for the semiconductor and precision engineering sectors.

The grand finale of “King & Queen of SE 2025 – Student Ambassadors of the School of Economics, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI)” took place in an energetic and engaging atmosphere, reflecting the qualities of HaUI’s contemporary students: intellectual capacity, confidence, leadership potential, and a strong sense of social responsibility. The event brought together more than 500 students, along with invited guests and delegates.

Team SMAE3 has claimed top honors at the VEX-U ROBOTIC 2025 School-Level Competition thanks to their optimized programming tactics and precision. Achieving a decisive 193 points under the mentorship of Mr. Bui Huy Anh, they have successfully secured their spot to represent HaUI at the National Championship in Thailand in January 2026.

In the context of higher education undergoing substantial transformations toward quality enhancement and capacity development, the training of class leadership teams has been identified as a key task that extends beyond the provision of basic administrative management skills. Through a training program for class representatives of Undergraduate Cohort 20 and College Cohort 27, held on December 13–14 at the Hanoi and Ninh Binh campuses, Hanoi University of Industry has progressively established and shaped a contingent of student leaders equipped with organizational competence, leadership capacity, and a strong sense of responsibility, in alignment with the University’s objectives for innovation and sustainable development in the current period.

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, scientific research has moved beyond the pursuit of academic indicators to become a central driver of human resource development and sustainable growth. At the roundtable discussion entitled “Developing Scientific Research in Universities as a Driver for Enhancing Educational Quality,” organized by Industry and Trade Magazine, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Trong Chuong, Head of the Science and Technology Department at Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), outlined a comprehensive and practice-oriented roadmap for advancing research activities. His presentation highlighted the need to reform internal governance mechanisms in order to empower researchers, while progressively strengthening trust within the collaborative ecosystem connecting the State, universities, and enterprises.

On the morning of December 5, 2025, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) successfully hosted the scientific workshop "Future-ready: Bridging Education and Industry 5.0 Era." The workshop served not only as a strategic forum for redefining academic programs but also marked a major advancement in the technology transfer partnership between HaUI and SMC Corporation Vietnam. The consensus assessment highlighted: The 5.0 era transcends mere productivity requirements to strive for sustainability, resilience, and high-level personalization, with humans positioned at the core of synergistic collaboration with machinery.

In response to major changes in the legal framework and the increasing complexity of fire incidents, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) has identified strengthening institutional capacity in fire prevention and firefighting as a key priority.

In the context of the rapidly unfolding Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies are increasingly asserting their pivotal roles in scientific research and industrial production. At the scientific conference “VisionAI in Industry 4.0: Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence in the Industry 4.0 Era,” a creative idea proposed by a student of Hanoi University of Industry left a strong impression, not only for its technological innovation but also for its humanitarian value and sense of social responsibility.

On the afternoon of December 2, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dong, Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), chaired a meeting with a delegation from Guangxi University of Science and Technology, China (GXUST). The meeting focused on reviewing and renewing existing joint training programs, while exploring opportunities to expand cooperation at higher levels of education, in close connection with scientific research activities and collaboration with enterprises.