The proposal was made during a recent working session between the Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) and a delegation from the Gyeongnam Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology Association (AI-ICT Gyeongnam, South Korea). AraSoft Company is a member enterprise of the association. The Namo Author software is used to publish electronic publications in the ePub 3.0 format.
Vietnam National University of Agriculture and the delegation from the Gyeongnam Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology Association (AI-ICT Gyeongnam, South Korea) discuss educational digital transformation solutions. Photo: VNUA.Along with the sponsorship proposal, the South Korean delegation introduced the "School 3.0 - Educational Digital Transformation" model, which has been applied in over 30 countries and regions. The model connects electronic libraries, digital learning materials, online training platforms, and management systems. The two sides discussed the possibility of integrating these solutions with the University's existing infrastructure.
Representatives from the Faculty of Information Technology, the Luong Dinh Cua Information - Library Center, and the VNUA Publishing House discussed usage demand and implementation conditions with the delegation.
The two sides also considered the possibility of reducing Microsoft Office licensing costs through online tools or alternative software, taking into account compatibility with professional work and user support capabilities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, Vice President of the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, stated that VNUA focuses on applying technology in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer to enterprises. The Faculty of Information Technology is one of the core units, having expanded international cooperation to access technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and automation.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, Vice President of the Vietnam National University of Agriculture (right), presents a gift to Dr. Kang Juong Hyon, Chairman of AI-ICT Gyeongnam Association and CEO of AraSoft Company. Photo: VNUA.According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, connecting with the association and South Korean enterprises can open up more opportunities for students, lecturers, and specialized units. The University proposed that the two sides continue discussing the reception of student interns, employment connections, scholarship support, collaborative research, and the sharing of technology solutions. VNUA is ready to arrange a specialized team, facilities, and connect units to implement appropriate activities.
On this occasion, the Vietnam National University of Agriculture introduced its training, research, and cooperation orientations. The two sides discussed the possibility of connecting experts, research groups, and enterprises to develop projects applying AI and digital technology in management and training at the University.
The two sides agreed to continue discussing the roadmap for implementing cooperative contents. Photo: VNUA.Meanwhile, the AI-ICT Gyeongnam Association introduced a network of about 190 enterprises operating in the fields of AI, software, and information and communication technology in Gyeongnam province, along with the association's activities in business networking, technology workforce development, and cooperation with universities and research institutes in Viet Nam.
On student support, the two sides discussed connecting learners with the association's member enterprises for internships, familiarizing themselves with the work environment, and exploring recruitment needs in the technology sector. Following the working session, the two sides agreed to continue discussing the roadmap for implementing cooperative content.