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VNU participates in the national achievements exhibition “80 years of the journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness”

03/09/2025 16:28

This morning (August 28), at the National Exhibition Center, the opening ceremony of the exhibition "80 years of the Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness" took place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and Vietnam's National Day - September 2. VNU participated in the exhibition with many innovative scientific and technological products, affirming its pioneering role in innovation and serving the …

Congratulations to Associate Professor, Dr. Luu The Anh, Party Cell Secretary, Director of the Central Institute of Natural Resources and Environment Studies, for his election by the Assembly to the 7th Executive Committee of the Party Committee of Vietnam National University Hanoi, term 2025 – 2030!

11/08/2025 10:51

On July 17 and 18, 2025, at Hoa Lac University Urban Area - the strategic development space of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), the 7th VNU Party Assembly was solemnly held with the participation of 294 official delegates, representing nearly 4,000 party members from 29 grassroots party organizations under the VNU Party Committee. The Assembly worked seriously and responsibly in a democratic, united and constructive atmosphere. With the …

Acceptance of provincial-level scientific project: “Application of capacitive deionization (CDI) technology to treat drinking water at multiple schools in Phu Tho province”

04/07/2025 10:56

On January 13, 2025, at the Department of Science and Technology of Phu Tho province, a meeting of the Council for Evaluation and Acceptance of the provincial scientific project: "Application of capacitive deionization (CDI) technology to treat drinking water at multiple schools in Phu Tho province" was held, chaired by the Central nstitute of Natural Resources and Environment Studies, Vietnam National University Hanoi. MSc. Chu Thi Bich Thuy, …

Updated administrative addresses of Vietnam National University Hanoi facilities according to Resolution 1656/NQ-UBTVQH15

28/06/2025 12:04

On June 16, 2024, the National Assembly Standing Committee issued Resolution No. 1656/NQ-UBTVQH15 on the rearrangement and adjustment of administrative boundaries at commune and district levels in Hanoi. This Resolution officially took effect on June 16, 2025, marking an important step in streamlining the administrative apparatus, improving management effectiveness, and meeting the requirements of the capital city's sustainable development in the …

HARVESTING LINGZHI MUSHROOMS UNDER THE CANOPY OF ACACIA FORESTS: A SUCCESSFUL FIRST STEP OF THE PROJECT TO COMMERCIALIZE RARE MUSHROOMS IN THE KON KA KINH BUFFER ZONE

26/06/2025 15:38

In mid-June 2025, the Institute of Natural Resources and Environment (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) in collaboration with the Chu Yang Sin Medicinal Mushroom Cooperative and the local authorities of Ayun Commune, Kon Ka Kinh National Park, Mang Yang District, Gia Lai Province organized the first harvest of red lingzhi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) grown under the canopy of acacia forests. This is one of the outstanding results of the …

VNU scientist invents advanced technology to recover high-quality Struvite fertilizer from pig farming wastewater

12/06/2025 9:36

Within the framework of the Hanoi City-level science and technology task "Research on nitrogen and phosphorus recovery technology in pig farm wastewater using fluidized bed struvite granulation technique to produce organic fertilizer", chaired by Dr. Le Van Giang, Central Institute of Natural Resources and Environment Studies, VNU, has brought about excellent results in animal husbandry. Pig farm wastewater is a source of waste with a high risk …

Field survey on ecosystem-based practices and climate-adapted aquaculture in Thai Binh and Nam Dinh provinces

17/05/2025 15:27

In the context of climate change increasingly affecting aquaculture activities, the project “Ecosystem-based practices and climate-resilient aquaculture in Thailand and Vietnam” funded by the International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada (2024-2027) has been implemented to study the current situation and find sustainable solutions for the livelihoods of coastal people based on nature. The objective of the project is to help improve the …

DOCTORAL THESIS EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR PHD CANDIDATE DUONG ANH QUAN

16/05/2025 15:06

On May 14, 2025, the Central Institute of Natural Resources and Environment Studies (CRES) held a meeting of the Council to evaluate the doctoral dissertation for PhD Candidate Duong Anh Quan with the topic: "Assessing flood risks in the context of climate change for sustainable development of the urban core area of Can Tho city", Major in Environment and Sustainable Development, code: 9440301.04. Attending the dissertation defence of PhD …

Nagao Scholarship Award Ceremony 2024–2025: Empowering Scientific Research in Nature Conservation

19/04/2025 18:02

On April 3, 2025, the Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environment (CRES), Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), solemnly held the Nagao Scholarship Award Ceremony for the 2024–2025 academic year. This meaningful event not only recognized the efforts of outstanding graduate students but also reaffirmed a long-term commitment to supporting scientific research on nature conservation and biodiversity in Vietnam. The ceremony was …

Energy Transition Survey in the Buffer Zone of Xuan Thuy National Park: Spreading the Message of Sustainable Development from the Grassroots

19/04/2025 17:22

From April 8-15, 2025, the Central Institute of Natural Resources and Environment Studies - VNU Hanoi organized a field survey in 5 communes in the buffer zone of Xuan Thuy National Park (Nam Dinh province) within the framework of the project "Sustainable energy and environmental transition", funded by the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement - AFD) through Expertise France. The trip aimed to learn about the current …

First evidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to microplastics

23/02/2025 11:58

In a new study, scientists at Phenikaa University, the Institute of Microbiology (VNU), the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Yersin University and Heriot-Watt University have found the first evidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to microplastics in the Red River Delta. Pic 1: The process of using plastic and discharging it into the environment leads to long-term impacts on the environment and human …

Acceptance of provincial project: “Establishing geographical indication of Lang Son for the custard apple”

10/10/2024 11:41

On October 9, 2024, at the Department of Science and Technology of Lang Son province, the Advisory Council for the Assessment and Acceptance of the Results of the Implementation of Scientific and Technological Tasks under the Project on Implementing the Intellectual Property Strategy in Lang Son province held a meeting to assess and accept the results of the project "Establishing geographical indications for Lang Son’s custard apples". The …

Hanoi Launch Event on September 5, 2024

03/10/2024 15:57

The Living Deltas Hub Report and Network launch was held on September 5, 2024, at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Hanoi. The event was co-organized by the Vietnam National University Central Institute of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES) at Hanoi, the UKRI GCRF Living Deltas Hub and the British Embassy in Hanoi. The event drew the attention of more than 40 governmental officials from different ministries such as the …

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT #2

02/07/2024 8:18

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT #2 ORGANIZER’S FOREWORD Hosting this international conference is one of the opportunities for VNU-CRES to engage and explore various global perspectives, build collaborative relationship and expand its cooperation in research, training, information and academic exchange. It also promotes and builds capacities for our staff in occupational and environmental health with other research institutions and organizations in the …

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENCE

14/06/2024 10:57

The Conference Organizing Committee is proudly present the First Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OSHE) at the Vietnam National University to be sponsored by the Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB) branches in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia and hosted by the Vietnam National University - Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES). Our conference’s theme for this year is …

Call for 3rd batch applications: fellowship opportunities under Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Program

18/03/2024 10:53

Launch of the call: 15 March 2024 Application deadline: 14 April 2024, 23:59 (Bangkok/Indochina time) Submissions of applications will only be accepted through online submission platform: https://sei.submittable.com/submit/290749/mekong-thought-leadership-and-think-tanks-network-call-for-fellows-round-3 Background The Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Network Program (MTT), supported by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and …

Divergent response of maize and soybean rhizosphere to arbuscular mycorrhiza

01/01/2024 6:50

Environmental Chemistry Letters SCIE, Q1, IF 15.7, ISSN: 1610-3653 Ali Feizi a, Anh The Luu b, Van Dinh Mai c, Thu Tran Thi Tuyet c, Shang Wang d, Duyen Thi Thu Hoang d e Abstract Maize and soybean are capable of forming symbiotic relationship with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), which enables the plants to overcome P limitations and resist drought effects. The results indicate that the activities of β-glucosidase, chitinase and acid …

Resilience and Prosperity in Vietnam’s Rice Heartlands: Tales from the Red River and Mekong Delta

07/11/2023 14:51

By Hue Le, Van Kien Nguyen and Holly Sutherland This blog is about the work of the Hub’s CCI-AGU team: Van Kien Nguyen, Nguyen Van Thai, Le Ngoc Hiệp, Nguyen Minh Đăng, Huynh Ngoc Duc, Vo Van Oc, Tran Van Hieu, Le Thi Xa and WARECOD’s Lan Nguyen. Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam boasts the world's third-largest rice export industry. At the epicentre of this agricultural powerhouse lies the magnificent Mekong River Delta, often …

Assessment of the threat status of reptile species from Vietnam – Implementation of the One Plan Approach to Conservation

20/09/2023 9:22

Subsequent to a recently published study in Nature Conservation highlighting the gaps in the protection of Vietnam´s amphibians (https://blog.pensoft.net/2022/07/05/scientists-identify-gaps-in-the-protection-of-vietnams-amphibians/), Thomas Ziegler and his international cooperation team now present another threat analysis, this time dealing with a detailed assessment of Vietnam’s reptile fauna to uncover gaps in conservation. Globally, reptiles …

Advancing Policy and Practice on Climate Action through intergenerational dialogue in Vietnam and beyond across Southeast Asia

17/08/2023 23:26

APPOCA is funded by the British Academy Maximising Impact scheme (funded by the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), that is intended to take forward impacts from ongoing cutting-edge research. APPOCA has been developed to advance the impacts from the Youth-led Adaption to Climate Change Challenges in Vietnam (YACC) project. You have been invited to these workshops as somebody with an important role to play in relation to …

Call for Participants for the International Joint Research and Training Workshop on Environmentally Green Technology for Sustainable Development Goals and Net Zero Emission

03/08/2023 16:17

Driven by the deterioration of environmental quality and the climate change, 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and 2050 net zero carbon emission (NZE) have merged as significant global issues. More than 130 countries have set or are considering a target of reducing the emission of greenhouse gases to net zero by mid-century. Up to now, most countries have pledged to cut down CO2 emission by at least 45% in 2030 and achieve the net zero …

THE 1 st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE PRACTICAL ZERO EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIES (PZETS 2023)

28/07/2023 9:15

The 1st International Conference on the Practical Zero Emissions Technologies and Strategies (PZETS 2023) and the 2nd Workshop on Water Sustainability & Green Technology will be organized by the Australasia Practical Zero Emissions Society (APZES) and hosted by Ho Chi Minh University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh (VNU-HCM). This PZETS 2023 will be held from 9 to 12 December 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. …

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