ICT – Training
four-day training was held on 29th June – 2nd July 2021 via the online platform Zoom.
The interactive training aimed at introducing key aspects of “Information and Communications Technology” to the participants and had been delivered by the European partners of both the MARE and the URGENT project. The training contained the theoretical input by lecturers, practical group exercises for the participants and additional information and input from experts from the field of ICT. As part of the training, participants had been introduced to the topic of ICTs, their growing importance in society and academia as well as received detailed and in-depth knowledge on important and popular ICT methodologies (e.g., Geo- Information Systems, Lecture Recordings, Web-based Learning Platforms, etc.).
Specific objectives of the training were to strengthen capacities of participants and fellow project members, to enhance cooperation between partners and to provide specific scientific knowledge and examples on describing, using, and understanding ICTs. A particular focus lied on the rise of ICTs during the ongoing global pandemic and the lessons learned during this period.
ICT MARE
MARE_Learning Management System Webinar
On the morning of October 18, 2021, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment solemnly held the Opening Ceremony of the school year 2021-2022. This is the most SPECIAL Opening Ceremony in the 45-year history of Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment when the first time the ceremony was held online on the Zoom platform and livestreamed on the HCMUNRE fanpage.
Attending the ceremony were the presence of Mr. Giang Duc Chung – Deputy Director of the Department of Organization and Personnel – MONRE; representatives of a number of deaprtments under the Ministry; Representatives of universities in Ho Chi Minh city and representatives of businesses and companies are sponsorships for students of the University;
The program has received the attention of previous school leaders: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tuan – Former Principal of the School; GS. Dr. Phan Dinh Tuan – Former Principal of the School.
On the side of the University, there was the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Xuan Cuong – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the School Council; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Quyen- Rector of the School; together with representatives of the leaders of faculties, departments, institutes and centers throughout the university and especially the presence of more than 1000 new students attending via zoom and the university’s fanpage.
In this ceremony, Dr. Le Thi Kim Thoa, MARE project manager has provided information about the MARE project and the online courses that have been built and are being implemented on the e-learning system. She also highlighted the 8 scholarships from the MARE project for students with gained good academic results. Scholarship winners will be able to attend a 2-week training session in Malaysia or Italy.
The most important goal of the University is to continue to improve university administration, improve training quality and international integration with the core value of “Creativity – Quality – Efficiency”.
3rd National Workshop on Coastal and Marine Geology 2021 (30th Aug 2021)
Time: 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Online Workshop
Audience: UTP Students and Malaysian Public
Summary
The 3rd National Marine Geology and Coastal Workshop was held on 30th August 2021. This event was an annual event for Coastal and Marine Geology Working Group – Institute of Geology Malaysia (IGM) with collaboration with Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM) and managed by Academy GEX as the event organizer. This event was initially proposed by Mr Abdullah Sulaiman as the chairman of the working group committee. This year, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has been selected to become the host of this event with support from the UTP – MARE ERASMUS team lead by Professor Ir Dr Shaharin Anwar B Sulaiman.
This event has become the annual platform for various stakeholders to share and discuss their finding related to the marine and coastal area development. The event theme for this year was “Towards sustainable coastal and Marine management”. This event was officiated by Mr Nizam Hassan (President of GSM) and later was continue with the 3 separate session which focusing on 3 different subtopic which are session 1 – coastal & marine development from geological perspective; session 2 – coastal issues, protection, and adaption; session 3 – coastal resources & sustainable management. Panel discussion towards the closing session have bring new ideas and perspective on the current and unsolved issues that lingers around the community revolving the importance of the sustainability development of the coastal area.
Session speakers were comprised of various professional from academics, industry, and the policy maker. The speakers for this year including researchers from academic and research institute, government officer and industry players. Participant were comprise of representative from the governmental agencies, undergraduates and postgraduates students from higher learning institution, private companies and non-governmental organization. The closing remarks were given later by Mr Abd Rasid Japar (President of IGM). This one-day webinar successfully gathers 171 participants not including the moderator and also the speakers.
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