“Roles of Universities and Academic Societies in Infrastructure Engineering in Vietnam and Japan”

Organized by Vietnam Japan University (VJU)

Supported by Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), Vietnam Construction Association, and Vietnam Bridge and Road Association (VIBRA)

1. Objectives

– To discuss the roles of universities and academic societies in infrastructure engineering in Vietnam and Japan among Vietnamese professional associations, universities, and private firms together with Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) and Vietnam Japan University (VJU);

– To explore future collaboration and to expand human network between Vietnam and Japan on academic research and education in the field ofinfrastructure engineering; and

– To examine the expected role of VJU in the field of infrastructure engineering.

2. Time and venue

– Time: 08:00am -1:00pm, Jan. 20th (Sat.), 2018;

– Venue: Room 415 – 416, My Dinh Campus of Vietnam Japan University (Luu Huu Phuoc Street, My Dinh 1, Hanoi).

3. Agenda

08:00 – 08:20      Introduction of Vietnam Japan University (VJU)

08:20 – 08:40      Academic training & research activities of Master Program for Infrastructure Engineering (MIE), VJU

08:40 – 09:20      Activities of Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) and its Hanoi Center

09:20 – 09:40      Coffee-break

09:40 – 10:20      Activities of two associations in the field of Infrastructure Engineering in Vietnam

10:20 – 11:00      Expectations from business communities to universities and associations

11:00 – 12:00      Panel Discussion

12:00 – 13:00      Lunch