On the afternoon of December 12, 2024, the Academic Board of the E-PhD Program and the Institute for Sustainable Development at the National Economics University (NEU) organized the annual "Yearly E-PhD Seminar" – YES 2024, focusing on the theme "Informal Institutions, Technology, Pro-Environmental Behavior and Sustainable Development."
The seminar brought together Associate Professor Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong – Vice Rector of NEU, Professor Dr. To Trung Thanh – Head of the Scientific Research Management Department, Associate Professor Dr. Le Quang Canh – Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development, along with numerous faculty members from the E-PhD Program Academic Board, department and institute leaders, doctoral students, reviewers, and experts from various universities and research institutions.
In his opening address, Associate Professor Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong noted: "This marks the fifth annual seminar of the E-PhD Program, initiated by the E-PhD Program Academic Board. This seminar serves as an academic forum for doctoral students, young faculty, and researchers to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and build research networks. It represents a significant event not only for the National Economics University but for all those passionate about research.
The E-PhD Program has been operational for seven years and currently has 54 doctoral students enrolled. To date, 15 students have successfully defended their doctoral dissertations, and 31 research papers by E-PhD students (as principal authors with NEU affiliation) have been published in prestigious journals. Many other manuscripts and research papers are currently under review. This seminar provides a valuable opportunity for doctoral students to present their research findings before professors, experts, and colleagues, receiving feedback to improve their work. It also serves as an occasion to demonstrate the program's excellence and reinforce NEU's commitment to international academic integration."
This year's seminar theme revolves around a highly relevant academic topic: Informal Institutions, Technology, Pro-Environmental Behaviors and Sustainable Development. The event was organized into two sessions featuring nine research presentations, contributing to our understanding of this research field. The seminar provided an opportunity for doctoral students to receive valuable feedback and engage in discussions with reviewers, thereby refining their research for publication in prestigious international journals.
The program's initial achievements have been made possible through the tremendous efforts of the doctoral students, support from the university administration, effective collaboration from Academic Committee members, and the passion and tireless dedication of professors, faculty members, and doctoral students. The fifth annual YES seminar concluded successfully, establishing an academic exchange forum between doctoral students and scientists while progressively promoting the academic integration of the National Economics University's training and research programs.
Selected images from the seminar:
Article and Photos: Institute for Sustainable Development
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