To bridge the gap between theory and practice in graduate training, and to help students access timely current affairs issues, at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Faculty of Economics – University of Economics and Law organized a specialized seminar for graduate students. The topic was "Innovation in Sustainable Development and Green Industry in Enterprises," aiming to help learners explore research fields and create long-term momentum for businesses, enabling them to maintain market advantage while contributing positively to improving the quality of life.
The seminar took place in Room B1.103 at the Dinh Tien Hoang DMA campus, with the participation of Dr. Pham My Duyen, Head of the Department of Public Economics and Management, along with graduate students from Intake 24 specializing in Economics, Public Economics and Management, and Political Economy.
The seminar had the honor of welcoming guest speaker M.A. Nguyen Thi Minh Chau, Deputy Director of the Center for Sociology and Environment, Institute of Social Sciences of the Southern Region. With many years of experience in research, M.A. Nguyen Thi Minh Chau delivered a profound and practical presentation on innovation in businesses, especially in the textile and garment industry, regarding social responsibility and emission reduction towards sustainable development goals. The shared content focused on analyzing the current state of innovation and circular economy in businesses, particularly in the textile and garment sector.
The seminar was held in an open and vibrant atmosphere. Graduate students from Intake K24, specializing in Economics, Public Economics and Management, and Political Economy, actively participated in discussions, asked questions, and shared insights from their academic and practical experiences. The participation of lecturers from the Faculty of Economics also helped to deepen the issues discussed, creating a multi-dimensional academic space.
Through this professional seminar, students gained knowledge on how to promote creative applications in businesses to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. This includes researching and developing new technologies, advanced management models, and resource optimization solutions. They also learned about transforming production processes towards a green industry by minimizing emissions, using renewable energy, enhancing recycling, and reducing waste, all with the goal of moving towards a circular economy. The seminar also highlighted the importance of building a supportive ecosystem that links businesses, government, research institutes, and the community to create policy mechanisms, funding, and training to foster innovation in this field.
The specialized seminar not only helped students update their practical and timely knowledge but also contributed to concretizing the Faculty of Economics' training orientation: connecting academics with practice and training high-quality human resources with the research capacity and policy thinking suitable for the demands of modern socio-economic development. This is also a necessary preparation for students to develop and implement topics and theses that align with their expertise and career paths.