Engineering challenges, lasting academic connections

03/11/2026

In 2024, Alexandre Lagrange, then a student at Polytech Grenoble, France, undertook a four-month internship at Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Van Kien, a lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering. Two years later, on 30 October 2026, he returned to HUMG as a geotechnical engineer working in Switzerland. His return brought insights gained from professional practice while continuing the research exchanges that began during his internship in Hanoi.

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology signs cooperation agreement with Zhengzhou Vocational College of Finance and Taxation, China

31/10/2026

On 29 October 2026, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) and Zhengzhou Vocational College of Finance and Taxation, China, signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement at the Pho Yen Meeting Room at HUMG, creating new opportunities for academic exchange and the development of educational programmes that build on the strengths of both institutions.

Vietnamese geological research contributes to international scientific dialogue

31/10/2026

On 27 October 2026, the Indian newspaper The New Indian Express highlighted a presentation by Dr. To Xuan Ban, Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Geoengineering at Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG), at the International Conference on Earth and Environment in the Anthropocene (ICEEA 2026), held from 26 to 30 October at the Central University of Karnataka, India. As a Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker, he presented research on geological hazards at reservoir dams in Vietnam and shared his perspectives on the responsibilities of the scientific community in addressing environmental challenges.

From the Ruhr region to HUMG: A journey of scientific connections

28/10/2026

In 2018, the last underground coal mines in Germany’s Ruhr region ceased operations, bringing a long chapter in the country’s industrial history to a close. Yet post-mining environmental challenges persist, particularly those associated with groundwater management. On 25 October 2026, in the Song Cong Room at Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG), Professor Stefan Wohnlich of Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, discussed these issues with lecturers and students at a seminar entitled “The Shutdown of Mining Activities in the Ruhr Area”.

From the pages of a book to encounters that inspire

28/10/2026

During a visit to Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) in January 2026, Professor Philippe Lours, Director of International Relations at IMT Mines Albi, France, signed and presented a copy of The Heart of Crystalline Materials to the University’s Information and Library Centre. The book draws on knowledge he has gained through many years of research and teaching, including material he has shared with HUMG students. From 26 to 28 October 2026, the French professor returned to HUMG’s classrooms, bringing new lessons and conversations that extended beyond his academic field.

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology successfully hosted the EMMA+ 8 international conference on economic management and sustainable development

23/10/2026

On 21–22 October 2026, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) successfully hosted the 8th International Conference on Economic Management in Mineral Activities and Topical Issues in Sustainable Development (EMMA+ 8). The conference addressed economic and management challenges facing the mining industry amid the energy transition, technological innovation and growing demands for sustainable development. Held as part of HUMG’s 60th anniversary celebrations (1966–2026), EMMA+ 8 built on the University’s longstanding tradition of international academic cooperation while broadening discussions on the role of economic management in the transformation of the resources and energy sectors.

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology confers the title of Honorary Professor on Professor Jürgen Kretschmann of Germany

20/10/2026

On the afternoon of 19 October 2026, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) held a ceremony in the Pho Yen Meeting Room to present the decision conferring the title of Honorary Professor on Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kretschmann of the Federal Republic of Germany, in recognition of his contributions to education, research, and international cooperation. The event held special significance as part of the celebrations marking the University’s 60th anniversary (1966–2026).

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology co-organises ICIT 2026 and expands cooperation in South Korea

17/10/2026

From 13 to 16 October 2026, a delegation from Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG), led by its President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Xuan Truong, visited South Korea for a series of academic activities and meetings with partner institutions, including participation in the 5th International Conference on Intelligence of Things (ICIT 2026). The conference was held in Seoul on 15–16 October and co-organised by HUMG and Sejong University.

HUMG through stories told from afar

12/10/2026

In 2025, Rivin Migel Arachchige, a student from CESI Nanterre, France, came to Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) for an exchange internship. A year later, his brother, Rajeen Migel Arachchige, arrived at HUMG for a research exchange. Both were supervised by Dr. Nguyen Bach Thao, Head of the Department of Hydrogeology, Faculty of Geosciences and Geoengineering. Two brothers, two journeys a year apart, the same university, and the same mentor.

Carrying HUMG into the world, bringing the world home

11/10/2026

As Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) celebrates its 60th anniversary, its students’ journeys into the wider world take on special meaning. From a university that has nurtured the dreams of generations, today’s young people are writing their own stories in new places, carrying with them a desire to learn, the excitement of discovery and pride in their beloved university.