HaUI and Viettel Software launch laboratory to foster future technology talent

As the technology sector continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, closer collaboration between universities and industry is essential to preparing a workforce equipped with both strong academic foundations and practical expertise. In response to this need, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) and Viettel Software have officially launched the HaUI Viettel Software Laboratory, known as HaUI VTIT, at the School of Information and Communications Technology.

The new laboratory is expected to provide a practice oriented learning environment where students can gain first hand exposure to emerging technologies, engage with real world projects, and learn directly from experienced engineers working in the technology industry. The launch marks a further step in the cooperation between HaUI and Viettel Software to connect academic training more closely with professional practice. Through the laboratory, students will have greater opportunities to apply their academic knowledge, develop practical skills, and gain a clearer understanding of the technologies and professional competencies required by the labor market.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Van Thien, Vice President of HaUI, emphasized the importance of closer links between technology education and industry in the context of rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. He highlighted the value of cooperation with Viettel Software in bringing businesses closer to the education and training process. Through direct engagement with industry experts, students can gain early access to emerging technologies, professional working environments, and practical challenges drawn from real business operations.

Dr. Nguyen Van Thien, Vice President of Hanoi University of Industry, delivers remarks at the launch ceremony of the HaUI Viettel Software Laboratory

Such exposure is expected to enhance the relevance of academic training, enable students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, and help narrow the gap between university education and the evolving requirements of the labor market.

Under the cooperation framework, the HaUI VTIT Laboratory will provide a platform for practical training, applied research, internships, and talent development. Students will be able to participate in projects and work on practical technological challenges under the guidance of Viettel Software engineers, thereby strengthening both their technical expertise and problem solving capabilities.

Senior Lieutenant colonel Bui Trinh shares Viettel Software's vision for cooperation with Hanoi University of Industry in developing technology talent

For Viettel Software, cooperation with higher education institutions constitutes an important component of the company's long term approach to identifying, nurturing, and developing technology talent.

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Bui Trinh, Director of Viettel Technology Investment One Member Company Limited, emphasized the importance of providing students with opportunities to engage directly with engineers involved in the development and implementation of technology projects.Such engagement enables students to gain valuable insights from professional practice, develop a deeper understanding of industry requirements, and cultivate the capacity to address practical and increasingly complex technological challenges. He further noted that supporting the development of technology talent from the university level represents not only an investment in future professionals but also a contribution to strengthening Viet Nam's technology workforce and enhancing national competitiveness in the long term.

Leaders of Hanoi University of Industry and Viettel Software conduct the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the HaUI - Viettel Software Lab

As an initial step in the implementation of the cooperation, 33 outstanding students have been selected to participate in training and practical activities under the guidance of Viettel Software engineers. With the laboratory now officially operational, the cooperation is expected to be expanded to accommodate a broader range of activities, including applied research, internships, practical training, and professional development. These activities will provide students with additional opportunities to strengthen their technical capabilities and gain practical experience in an environment closely connected to industry.

Representatives of HaUI and Viettel Software exchange commemorative gifts, reaffirming the commitment to cooperation in education and technology talent development.

At the launch ceremony, leaders of HaUI and Viettel Software performed the inauguration ceremony, officially putting the HaUI VTIT Laboratory into operation and marking a new stage in cooperation between the two institutions in technology education and talent development.

Delegates tour the newly inaugurated HaUI Viettel Software Laboratory

The HaUI VTIT Laboratory is expected to serve as an important platform for strengthening the connection between higher education and industry. By integrating practical technological challenges into the learning process and facilitating direct engagement between students and industry professionals, the laboratory will create favorable conditions for students to apply academic knowledge, enhance their professional competencies, and gain practical experience before graduation.

Viettel Software engineers introduce the training model, technologies, and activities to be implemented at the laboratory

Following the ceremony, delegates and students visited the laboratory and learned more about the technologies, projects, and professional working environment to which students will be exposed through the cooperation. Viettel Software engineers also introduced the training model and activities to be implemented at the laboratory.The launch of the HaUI VTIT Laboratory reflects HaUI's continued commitment to strengthening practice oriented education and expanding substantive cooperation with enterprises. Through the partnership, HaUI and Viettel Software aim to establish closer links between academic training and industry requirements, contributing to the development of highly qualified technology professionals capable of responding to the demands of the digital economy.