About
Our Plan
VISION
VinUniversity is committed to becoming a sustainability leader locally and globally through integrated excellence in education, research, governance, operations and community engagement while developing environmentally conscious future leaders.
MISSION
Advance sustainable development across all facets of the university: education, research, governance, operations and community engagement.
Our Progress
Number
of entire campus is landscaping and greenery
plastic bottles have been minimized thanks to our water fountain filter system
kW/year is generated by the solar panel system
of faculties and staff are using electronic vehicles
Key initiatives
Awards and Highlights
2023 Excellence in Sustainability Award by ISCN
The VinUni–Illinois Smart Health Center’s (VISHC) initiative to develop and provide low-cost and accessible digital healthcare solutions on a global scale has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Sustainability Award by ISCN (International Sustainable Campus Network).
With VISHC’s “Initiative to develop and provide accessible smart healthcare solutions on a global scale“, VinUni has become the first Vietnamese university to receive this prestigious award. This project is a collaboration between VinUni and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, USA). The project seeks to address major challenges in the global public health sector, towards achieving sustainable development goals. The initiative finances ten collaborative research projects in data science, artificial intelligence, biosensors, informatics, and smart healthcare applications. VISHC has invested a total of 13.5 million USD in biotechnology and digital healthcare projects, which will provide solutions to monitor and improve the health of people around the globe.
FIRST VIETNAM ESG AWARDS
VinUni is honored to receive the first Vietnam ESG Awards 2024 – Pioneer in the Green transformation process and solid strengthening. Selected among 150 candidates, VinUni’s project impacts 1.26 million people and 11.4 billion enterprises in Nha Trang and Khanh Hoa, affirming its leadership in ESG practices and commitment to building a greener, more sustainable future for Vietnam.
VIETNAM'S FIRST UNESCO CHAIR
VinUniversity has been appointed as Vietnam’s first UNESCO Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity. This marks a significant milestone of VinUniversity in enhancing research capacity and international collaboration. Through integrated research, teaching, and community engagement, we aim to preserve cultural heritage, document biodiversity, and promote sustainable development, positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for innovation and conservation.
Governance
Sustainability Committee
MISSION
Sustainability Committee was established with the mission of guiding VinUni towards a holistic sustainability development strategy and plan. Focusing on developing and implementing Sustainability strategies based on all facets of the University: education, research, governance, operations, and community engagement, the Sustainability Committee plays a crucial role in raising awareness, buiding the Green culture and implementing sustainability best practices within VinUni campus and the society.
Nguyen Hoang Viet, MBA
Head, Campus Services and Development Office
Co-Chair, Sustainability Committee
Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD
Director, Research Management Office
Ex officio Member, Sustainability Committee
Tran Dinh Le Hoang
Member, Student representative
Pham Khanh Ngoc
Member, Student representative
CULTURE AND VALUES
VinUniversity fosters a culture of ethics and accountability, ensuring transparency across governance, partnerships, and operations through a clear Code of Conduct and zero-tolerance for misconduct. These values are reinforced through structured training, open dialogue, and consistent enforcement. By cultivating a respectful, inclusive environment, we empower every member of our community to act responsibly and contribute meaningfully to our shared mission of excellence and sustainability
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