Cập nhật lần cuối vào 07/10/2025
HIU co-organized the iconED 2025 International Conference and signed a cooperation agreement with Our Lady of Fatima University, Philippines
With the goal of finding breakthrough solutions in education, Hong Bang International University (HIU) has collaborated with Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU, Philippines) to successfully organize the International Conference on Education – iconED 2025, which took place on September 13, 2025, at RISE Tower. Valenzuela campus, Philippines.
The event brought together leading leaders, experts and scholars from many countries such as Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam, to exchange directions for education development in the context of globalization.
Transformational Leadership – The Key to Sustainable Education
With the theme “Transformative Leadership for the Sustainable Development of Quality Education”, the conference focused on discussing the role of the Transformative Leadership model in improving the quality and ensuring the sustainable development of the education system in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the development of the Transformative Leadership model. the strong development of artificial intelligence (AI). International speakers shared experiences and effective leadership models, towards creating a quality, sustainable and integrated educational environment.
HIU’s outstanding contribution: 5-pillar governance model in the 4.0 era
As a co-organizer, HIU presented the paper “University Governance in the 4.0 Era” by Dr. Tran Vinh – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics – Management presented.
The paper introduces the modern management model built on 5 strategic pillars:
- Lecturers: Not only impart knowledge but also researchers and academic advisors.
- Curriculum: Continuous innovation to keep up with global trends.
- Learner Care: Personalize the learning experience.
- Infrastructure: Developing the “Smart University” model.
- Strategic cooperation: Expand international networks to improve the quality of training and research.
These orientations clearly demonstrate HIU’s comprehensive development strategy, both improving academic quality and promoting international integration.
HIU signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU)
Following the success of the iconED 2025 Conference, on September 15, 2025, Hong Bang International University (HIU) and Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), opening a new stage of strategic cooperation between the two universities.
Representatives of HIU attending the signing ceremony include:
- ASS. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy – Vice Rector,
- Lecturer Nguyen Thi Huong – Acting Dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Engineering,
- Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Van – International Cooperation Training Institute.
On the side of OLFU, there was the presence of Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez – Rector; and leaders of the Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Marketing departments of the university.
According to the MOU, the two universities will implement many key cooperation activities: exchange of lecturers and students; organizing joint scientific conferences; cooperation in scientific research; especially creating conditions for final year students of HIU’s Rehabilitation Engineering – Physical Therapy major to participate in internships at Fatima Hospital – a prestigious practice facility under OLFU. In addition, OLFU will also attend the International Conference hosted by HIU in December 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City. HCM.
Practical experience and sustainable development orientation
Within the framework of the business trip, the HIU delegation visited key departments of OLFU such as the Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Physical Therapy, and laboratories applying artificial intelligence (AI) in first aid.
These practical experiences bring many valuable suggestions for HIU in developing training programs, applying technology to teaching and promoting academic cooperation in the future.
Affirming HIU’s international integration strategy
The signing event of cooperation with OLFU right after the iconED 2025 Conference once again affirms HIU’s methodical international integration strategy, and at the same time shows a strong commitment to building an international learning and research environment.
HIU continues to aim for sustainable development, nurturing a generation of global citizens who have professional capacity, critical thinking and professional ethics, ready to adapt and lead in the new era.
Institute of International Training and Cooperation
