“A university’s reputation should not be measured solely by its scale of enrollment, but by the intellectual value embedded in its scientific research, the number of patents it creates, the technologies it develops, and its tangible contributions to the economy.” This statement was highlighted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Ngoc Chien, Director of the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development, at the celebration of Vietnam Science and Technology Day held on May 15, 2026 at Hanoi University of Industry.

The recent transition of Hanoi University of Industry into one of Vietnam’s national university systems marks a significant milestone in its development journey, reaffirming its position and expanding its role within the country’s higher education landscape. Building on this new institutional model, Hanoi University of Industry held a strategic working session with Son La College on May 8, 2026, to advance cooperation in education, scientific research, and digital transformation.

On May 5, 2026, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) hosted a working session with Professor Raymond Lee of the University of Portsmouth (UK) to explore new frontiers in global research and higher education collaboration. Professor Lee, recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists and serving as Co-Chair of the UK-Vietnam Higher Education Partnership Network, shared transformative visions for the future of academic synergy between the two nations.

For Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luu Thi Tho, Vice Dean of the Garment - Textile Technology and Fashion Design Faculty at Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), science is much more than laboratory data and fabric samples. It is a lifelong commitment to translating academic research into real-world solutions that directly benefit the community.

A wide range of scientific initiatives developed by lecturers at Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) have been officially recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade for their effectiveness and scalability, reaffirming the University’s strong research capacity closely aligned with real-world production.

On the morning of January 6, 2026, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) held a ceremony to announce the decision to establish 01 Strong Research Group and 11 Potential Research Groups. This event marks a pivotal shift in the University’s strategy for science, technology, and innovation, realizing the goals for the 2026–2030 period: transitioning to a group-based research model, increasing high-quality international publications, and accelerating technology transfer.

On the morning of December 20, 2025, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) officially inaugurated the 5-Axis CNC laboratory, a centerpiece of the "Talent training and research cooperation program" between HaUI and Beijing Jingdiao Co., Ltd.

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 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.

From November 27 to 30, 2025, the 27th National Student Physics Olympiad was held at Eastern University of Technology, attracting 213 students from 43 universities nationwide. The competition comprised three categories: Physics Problem Solving, Physics Experiments, and Physics Multiple-Choice Tests.