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November 3, 2025

Seminar “Brief Review of Hydrologic Modelling & Machine Learning for Satellite – Precipitation Estimation: The PERSIANN System”

The seminar will provide an overview of hydrologic Rainfall-Runoff modelling and highlight the progress, refinement, and challenges in applying Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for global-scale precipitation estimation. Emphasis will be placed on high temporal and spatial resolution data essential for hydrometeorological applications and climate studies. Participants will also be introduced to the “Precipitation Estimation from […]

October 27, 2025

[Seminar Recap] Navigating Research Funding – From Individual Grants to Center Proposals

Date: October 24, 2025 Venue: A101, VinUniversity Speakers: Professor Phan Manh Huong, Professor cum Chief Scientific Officer of the Center for Materials Innovation and Technology (CMIT) and Senior Advisor of the Research Management Office (RMO) Ms. Tran Thu Huyen, Managing Director, Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VinIF) Securing external funding is a cornerstone of successful research, enabling […]

October 20, 2025

[Recap] Research Town Hall – Building a Robust Research Ecosystem at VinUniversity

Date: October 17, 2025 Venue: I201, VinUniversity & Microsoft Teams (Hybrid) Speakers: Laurent El Ghaoui, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation; Michelle Hermisson, Dean of the College of Health Sciences; Phan Manh Huong, Professor cum Chief Scientific Officer, Center for Materials Innovation and Technology and Senior Advisor of the Research Management Office (RMO); Prof. Pham […]

October 13, 2025

[RECAP] Seminar: “From Data to Clinical Decisions: How AI is Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment in Modern Medicine”: When Data, Technology, and Medicine Come Together to Shape the Future of Healthcare in Vietnam

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, VinUni successfully hosted a seminar under The Research Excellence Series, attracting a large audience of faculty members, students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and medical enterprises from across Vietnam. The event provided a comprehensive perspective on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming modern medicine — where data, technology, and human expertise converge […]

October 7, 2025

[Seminar Recap] Navigating the Research Journey – Publications & Research Ethics

Date: October 1, 2025 Venue: C305, VinUniversity Speaker: Prof. Phan Manh Huong, Director of VinUni Center for Materials Innovation and Technology (VinCMIT) On October 1, VinUniversity hosted a seminar titled “Navigating the Research Journey: Publications & Research Ethics,” led by Professor Phan Manh Huong, a globally recognized expert in advanced materials, specializing in nanomaterials and […]

October 1, 2025

Call for Proposals: Green Transformation Center (GREEN-X) Research Fund 2025–2026

VinUniversity’s Green Transformation Center (GREEN-X) invites proposals for high-impact, interdisciplinary projects advancing innovation and sustainability in AY 2025–2026. Funding Up to USD 50,000 per project Duration: up to 24 months Up to 5 projects funded annually Eligibility Open to all full-time VinUni faculty and researchers PI must have a demonstrated research track record Not eligible: […]

September 27, 2025

VinUniversity Scientists Recognized in the 2025 World’s Most Influential Researchers Rankings

We are delighted to share that 21 scientists from VinUniversity have been recognized in the 2025 global rankings of the world’s most influential scientists, published by a research team at Stanford University, based on data from Scopus. This ranking is based on a publicly available database of the world’s most-cited scientists, using metrics such as […]

September 10, 2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research collaborator – ODA Research Management Capacity Strengthening Programme (SERVICE CONTRACT)

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY  VinUniversity (VinUni) is a private, not-for-profit university established by Vingroup, one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam. VinUni aspires to become a world-class university with excellence in education, research, and innovation. The University is committed to developing talents for the future and producing impactful research that contributes to Vietnam’s sustainable development and the global advancement of knowledge.  As part of its commitment to advancing research excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, VinUniversity is supporting the development of new research initiatives and research labs that address emerging challenges in education, technology, and society.  VinUniversity is seeking a Research Collaborator under a service contract to support the implementation of the ODA Research Management Capacity Strengthening Programme supported under the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund and classified as Official Development Assistance  and related research activities.   POSITION INFORMATION  Position title: Research Collaborator Program: ODA Research Management Capacity Strengthening Programme supported under the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund and classified as Official Development Assistance Contract type: Service Contract Contract duration: 06 months (tentatively) Work location: VinUniversity campus or other agreed locations, with regular coordination via email and online communication.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  The Research Collaborator will contribute to the implementation of the ODA Research Management Capacity Strengthening Programme supported under the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund and classified as Official Development Assistance, with key responsibilities as follows:  Co-design […]

September 1, 2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY: RESEARCH COLLABORATOR

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY  VinUniversity (VinUni) is a private, not-for-profit university established by Vingroup, one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam. VinUni aspires to become a world-class university with excellence in education, research, and innovation. The University is committed to developing talents for the future and producing impactful research that contributes to Vietnam’s sustainable development and […]

August 20, 2025

[Job opportunity] Research Collaborator Officer

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Management and supervision of internal research funds and RISE clusters: Participate in developing, reviewing and updating policies related to the operation of internal research funds and the operation of RISE clusters; Advise and support the management, supervision and evaluation of the implementation of programs and projects using internal funds 2. External funding: […]