In her opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoai Nga, Head of the International Office of HUMG, warmly welcomed the delegation from The University of Queensland, together with lecturers, students and international guests attending the programme. She emphasized that, over nearly 60 years of development, HUMG has affirmed its position as a reputable education and research institution in mining and geology in Vietnam, making important contributions to the development of the sector and the country through high-quality human resource training and scientific research.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoai Nga delivered the opening remarks at the programme.
Speaking at the programme, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc, Head of The University of Queensland delegation, expressed his sincere thanks to HUMG for the warm and thoughtful welcome. He highly appreciated HUMG’s long-standing tradition in mining and geosciences education, noting that the visit and field activities in Vietnam would help lecturers and students from The University of Queensland gain a better understanding of training, research and production practices in mining and geology in Vietnam.
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc, Head of The University of Queensland delegation, delivered remarks at the programme.
As part of the programme, the delegation was introduced to an overview of HUMG, including its nearly 60-year history, key academic strengths, scientific research activities and international cooperation. The Australian students showed great interest in learning about HUMG’s development history, which gave them a vivid insight into the University’s traditions and development through different periods.
A highlight of the programme was the technical presentation entitled “Strategic Mineral Ore Beneficiation Technology in Vietnam” delivered by Dr. Pham Thanh Hai from the Department of Mineral Processing, Faculty of Mining. The presentation provided an overview of Vietnam’s strategic mineral resources, current mining and processing practices, and ore beneficiation technologies being studied and applied. It also discussed key challenges and technological development directions to improve the efficiency of mining, processing and sustainable use of Vietnam’s strategic mineral resources.
Dr. Pham Thanh Hai delivered a technical presentation entitled “Strategic Mineral Ore Beneficiation Technology in Vietnam.”
Following the presentation, lecturers and students from The University of Queensland raised many questions for Dr. Pham Thanh Hai on Vietnam’s mineral resource potential, ore beneficiation technologies, mineral recovery efficiency, and challenges in mineral processing. The lively discussion helped clarify the technical content of the presentation and broaden perspectives on strategic mineral beneficiation and processing in Vietnam.
In addition to the academic activities, HUMG students, international students currently studying and conducting research at the University, and the delegation from The University of Queensland joined a cultural exchange session themed “Sharing Vietnamese Culture”. HUMG students introduced distinctive features of Vietnamese culture, people and daily life, helping the delegation and international students gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam and the learning environment at HUMG.
HUMG students introduced Vietnamese culture to The University of Queensland delegation.
At the end of the programme, the delegation visited the campus and several training and research facilities of Hanoi University of Mining and Geology. During the visit, Dr. Le Quang Phuc introduced the delegation to an underground mine model and a simulation model of a mechanized longwall mining face designed by students of the Faculty of Mining under the guidance of lecturers. The visit helped the delegation learn more about HUMG’s learning environment, practical training facilities and practice-oriented education approach.
Dr. Le Quang Phuc introduced an underground mine model and a mechanized longwall mining face simulation designed by students of the Faculty of Mining.
Through academic presentations, professional discussions, cultural exchange and campus visits, the programme contributed to enhancing mutual understanding among lecturers, researchers and students of the two universities. It also left a positive impression of HUMG’s practice-oriented training environment, as well as the initiative and creativity of Vietnamese lecturers and students in learning, research and the application of specialized knowledge. The outcomes of the programme provide a foundation for HUMG and The University of Queensland to further promote cooperation in training, scientific research and academic exchange in the coming time.
The University of Queensland delegation took a commemorative photo at the programme.