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.

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”.

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 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.

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology successfully hosted the GIS-IDEAS 2026 international conference

28/09/2026

From 24 to 27 September 2026, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) hosted the International Conference on GeoInformatics for Spatial-Infrastructure Development in Earth & Allied Sciences (GIS-IDEAS 2026), under the theme “Transitioning from Geoinformatics to Predictive Geodata Science.” The conference was among the academic events marking the University’s 60th anniversary (1966–2026).

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology strengthens educational and academic cooperation in Lao PDR

29/08/2026

From 24 to 28 August 2026, a delegation from the Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Khanh, Vice President of the University, participated in a programme organised by the Ministry of Education and Training to explore and promote training cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao higher education institutions. The programme brought together representatives from 15 Vietnamese higher education institutions and four universities and colleges in Lao PDR, focusing on training needs and cooperative models for human resource development.

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology strengthens academic, research and innovation partnerships in New Zealand

14/08/2026

From 13 to 14 August 2026, a delegation from Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Vinh, Vice President of HUMG, undertook a working visit to Auckland, New Zealand.

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology promotes cooperation in education, research and innovation with Australian partners

12/08/2026

From 8 to 11 August 2026, a delegation from Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Vinh, Vice President of the University, paid a working visit to Sydney, Australia.

Hanoi University of Mining and Geology promotes research cooperation and expands international academic opportunities with AGH University of Krakow, Poland

24/07/2026

On 20–21 July 2026, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) participated in the international conference titled “Strengthening International Academic Cooperation: A Strategic Partnership between AGH University of Krakow and Leading Scientific Institutions in Vietnam” at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.