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Spring 2021 Issue / April 2021
Special Feature

GRADUATION
CEREMONY
2021

Research and Development

REBUMAT Project: German-Vietnamese
cooperative project on resourceefficient building using sustainablebuilding materials

The objective of this collaborative project (REBUMAT) is topromote the research and development of building materials
and construction methods for energy-efficient, resource-saving
and generally sustainable construction in Vietnam. Throughinternational networking and on the basis of interdisciplinary
problem analysis, fundamental research and creative practiceorientation, REBUMAT aims towards the transfer of scientificresults and knowledge-based standards into practicalconstruction and planning in regions of the world with dynamic
construction activities in tropical climates.

GM - MSH Project: Optimization of Built
Environment in Neighbourhood Scale
On the 24th and 25th April 2021, National University of
Civil Engineering (NUCE) solemnly held the Graduation
Ceremony for more than 1,200 new engineers, architects;
19 new PhDs, and 662 new Masters of Engineering.
On behalf of the Rector’s Board, Assoc. Prof. Pham Duy
Hoa - Rector of NUCE sent his best wishes to the newgraduates. He expressed pride in having accompanied
the students throughout their journeys in NUCE. The
Rector hoped that the graduates would join the industry
environment or academic environment to apply theirknowledge, and to develop their careers. During thisprocess, they would help affirm the stature of NUCE
with by contributing to their families, the society, andthe country.

On 26th February 2021, the Kick-off meeting of the project“Optimization of Built Environment in Neighbourhood Scale”
took place with the participation of the representatives ofthree partners including National University of Civil Engineer(NUCE), KU Leuven and Vietnam Sustainability Social
Enterprise. In the meeting, three partners agreed on the formsof cooperation, responsibility of each party and signed an
official collaboration agreement.This multi-stakeholder projectis supported by the KU Leuven’s “Global Minds” programme –funded by the Belgian federal government through VLIR-UOS.

CALOHEA Project: Measuring andComparing Achievements of LearningOutcomes in Higher Education in ASIA

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING IN THE LIST OF FIRST
7 INSTITUTIONS RECORGISED TO
MEET INTERNATIONAL QUALITY
STANDARDS
As announced by the Ministry of Education andTraining, there are 150 higher education establishments,
09 pedagogical colleges recognized according to local
standards.
Among which, National University of Civil Engineering
is one of the first seven higher education establishments
recognized to meet the international quality standardsof education. (HCERES).
For more information please visit:
http://nuce.edu.vn/

The CALOHEA project seeks to contribute to theinternationalization of higher education institutions throughdeveloping a series of interrelated measures indispensable for
improving recognition of higher education degrees; thus, notonly enhancing mobility within the South East Asian region,
but also facilitating mobility from the EU to South East Asiaand vice versa.

Spring 2021 Issue

E D U C AT I O N - R E S E A R C H - I N T E R N AT I O N A L C O O P E R AT I O NInternational Cooperation

Online Seminar: “Reproduction ofwaste roof tiles used for water-repellent
paving materials in Vietnam” by NUCE incollaboration with Ecosystem Co., Ltd.
and Oriental Consultants Co., Ltd.

Online Seminar of SATREPS Project:“Development of new technologies
utilizing CDW and industrial by-products”
by NUCE and Saitama University, Japan

The project aims to conduct a feasibility study on theproduction, supply and construction of water-repellent
paving materials “K-Ground”, using raw materials fromwaste roof tiles in Vietnam. The study will contribute toreducing construction waste, promoting technology transferand applying Japanese experiences to expand the recycling
industry in Vietnam.

This symposium is a forum for researchers from bothsides to share their research results on construction anddemolition waste recycling technology that the projectis implementing.

Training of Trainer (TOT) Course: Designfor Greater Efficiencies by NUCE - IFC

On April 8, 2021, the Training of Trainers (TOT) “Designfor greater efficiencies” organized by International FinanceCorporation in cooperation with NUCE was launched.
Training content has been developed by IFC and experts
led by ETH University. The course focuses mainly on theteaching contents on Microclimate Architecture Designand Resource Efficiency.

International Workshop:
Smart & Creative District Herigate andRE – USE: The Future of the Past

On January 12, 2021, the opening ceremony of theWorkshop: Hanoi - HCM Smart & Creative District
Herigate and RE-USE: The Future of the Past withthe topic: “Regenerating the space of the area of Gia
Lam train factory” was held at NUCE. This workshop
was organized by Faculty of Architecture & Planning,
NUCE; Association of Urban Planning & Developmentof NUCE; SCE Project Asia and Venice Architecture
Association (VAA) in collaboration with UNESCO,
the Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Italian Consulate
General in Ho Chi Minh City. The event also received
support of the Italy-ASEAN Association.

Prizes, Awards and Honor Winners•Prof. Nguyen Viet Anh, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, NUCE was honoured to receive
the Vietnam Environment Award 2020 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in
the field of prevention, pollution treatment and environmental improvement.

•NUCE students won big at Asia Young Designer Award 2020 - Asia-Pacific’s Leading Design
Competition for Architecture & Interior students with: 01 First prize in Interior Design, 01
Second prize, and 01 Third prize in Architectural Design.

Please address any questions, comments or suggestions to:International Cooperation Department - NUCE
R. 110-111 - A1 building
Email: htqt@nuce.edu.vn
or Tel: +84.4.3.869 1302; +84.4.3.869 9403