Recently, Petrovietnam University (PVU) solemnly organized a ceremony in Ba Ria City to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), part of the Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City. The event was attended by prominent educational and government figures including Ms. Ngo Thi Minh – Deputy Minister of Education and Training, representatives from the Ministry of Education and Training, local government officials, and members from Petrovietnam.

PVU was represented by Dr. Nguyen Anh Duc – Chairman of the University Council and Director of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute, Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh - President of PVU, along with teachers and students. HCMUT's delegation included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Thanh Phong – President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Dat – Head of the International Relations Office, Dr. Pham Tan Thi – Head of Science, Technology and Project Department, and other leaders from various departments.

HCMUT

HCMUT, established in October 1957 as the Phu Tho National Center of Technology, is the oldest technical university in Southern Vietnam, renowned for its engineering and technology programs.

(PVU)

PVU, established by the Prime Minister's Decision No. 2157/QD-TTg on November 25, 2010, as a special public university under Petrovietnam, is a leading petroleum-specialized university in Vietnam and the first in the country with ABET-accredited programs in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Geological Engineering.

During the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Thanh Phong commended PVU for achieving official ABET accreditation for its three programs and successfully holding a graduation ceremony for its 7th batch of students and an inauguration for the 11th batch.

The MOU between PVU and HCMUT focuses on collaboration in scientific research and technology transfer, training, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Specific agreements include establishing joint research groups, organizing conferences on mutual areas of interest, collaborating on research projects for Petrovietnam and other partners, and offering scientific research and technology transfer services. In education, both universities will cooperate in equivalent course training, international sponsorship project development, faculty exchange, quality assurance, joint student activities, and training services as per business needs. They also plan to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The agreement aims to enhance the comprehensive, long-term relationship between PVU and HCMUT, leveraging each institution's strengths for mutual benefit and development.

The ceremony concluded with the exchange of gifts and a commemorative photo session, symbolizing the start of a fruitful collaboration between PVU and HCMUT. Based on the MOU, both universities will develop annual cooperation plans for the next five years and jointly evaluate and agree on specific activities for the following year.

An Nhiên

On December 20, 2023, in Ba Ria City, the Vietsovpetro joint venture, a collaboration between Vietnam and Russia, signed a cooperation agreement with Petrovietnam University (PVU) and awarded 25 scholarships to its students.

The event was attended by prominent figures from Vietsovpetro, including Deputy General Director Mai Dang Tuan, Deputy Head of Human Resources Vo Van Chau, Deputy Head of Geology and Mining Le Hong Quan, and representatives from various departments.

Tiếp đón đoàn công tác, về phía PVU có TS Phan Minh Quốc Bình - Hiệu trưởng Nhà trường; cùng các thành viên trong Ban Giám hiệu, lãnh đạo các phòng/khoa/trung tâm của Nhà trường.

PVU welcomed the delegation, led by its President, Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh, along with members of the university's administrative board and leaders of its departments and centers. During the event, Dr. Binh provided an overview of PVU's achievements and its aspiration for modernization and digital transformation in line with the current energy sector trends. He highlighted PVU's attainment of the ABET standard and its ongoing commitment to quality and reputation, along with the university's intensified research efforts.

Mr. Mai Dang Tuan congratulated PVU on its accomplishments and expressed his pleasure in visiting and working with PVU. He gave an overview of Vietsovpetro's history and development, noting its significant achievements in oil extraction and revenue generation over 42 years. He also discussed Vietsovpetro's capabilities and experience in providing high-quality services in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, and its exploration of investment opportunities in renewable energy fields, especially offshore wind power and hydrogen technology.

The meeting included discussions on human resource development, technical services, scientific research, and other collaborative activities based on the strengths of both organizations.

The signed agreement included provisions for joint training and research initiatives, facility visits, and participation in professional activities and academic conferences. PVU will collaborate with Vietsovpetro to organize master's degree courses for its employees based on specific training needs, and both parties will work together on long-term scientific research programs and technology applications.

In his speech, Mr. Mai Dang Tuan emphasized the cooperation agreement's demonstration of the close interaction between the production and educational units and their commitment to applying the latest knowledge and technology for community and societal benefits. He expressed confidence that the partnership would enhance training quality, research, and application of advanced science and technology, thereby improving human resource quality and business efficiency.

Student Le Thi Bich Thao, representing the scholarship recipients, expressed gratitude for the support, which she described as both financial aid and a motivation for further academic and personal development.

Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh expressed his gratitude to Vietsovpetro for their ongoing support and looked forward to continued collaboration. He congratulated the scholarship recipients and encouraged them to strive in their studies and contribute to the development of the joint venture, Petrovietnam, and Vietnam's oil, gas, and energy sectors.

The event concluded with a photo session commemorating the successful partnership between Vietsovpetro and PVU.

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