Ulysseus-Da Nang Education, Research and Innovation Forum for Smart Cities

Ulysseus-Da Nang Education, Research and Innovation Forum for Smart Cities

On 24-25 October, more than 80 representatives of Ulysseus European University met at the University of Da Nang (Vietnam) at the Ulysseus-Da Nang Education Research Innovation Forum for Smart Cities (UDERIF).

About this forum

On 24-25 October more than 80 representatives of Ulysseus European University – with delegates from the University of Seville (Spain), the University of Genoa (Italy), Université of Côte D’Azur (France), Technical University of Košice (Slovakia), MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® (Austria), Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and the University of Montenegro (Montenegro) – met in the University of Da Nang (Vietnam) at the Ulysseus-Da Nang Education Research Innovation forum for Smart Cities (UDERIF).

The Ulysseus-Da Nang Education, Research and Innovation Forum for Smart Cities reinforces the commitment of the European alliance to establishing cooperative relations in the fields of education and research with the University of Da Nang.

Photo credit: Da Nang University

Photo credit: Da Nang University

Agenda

24 October 2023

09.00 – 09.10 Opening session: Welcome and introduction of participants
09.10 – 09.20 Opening remarkS and proposals for cooperation
09.20 – 09.30 An overview of UD
09.20 – 09.30 An overview of Ulysseus
09.30 – 10.05 Introducing the member universities of Ulysseus

The University of Seville (Spain) Prof. Dr. Miguel Ángel Castr, Rector
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® (Austria) Prof. Dr. Siegfried Walch, Head of Department & Studies
University of Genoa (Italy) Prof. Renata Dameri, Vice-rector for Internationalisation and Mobility
University of Côte d’Azur (France) Prof. BRISSWALTER Jeanick, President
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland) Prof. Dr. Salla Huttunen, Vice-President
Technical University of Košice’ (Slovakia) Prof. MESÁROŠ Pete, Rector
University of Montenegro (Montenegro) Prof. PEKOVIC Sanja, Vice Rector

10.05 – 10.15 An introduction of Ulysseus – Danang Innovation Hub
10.15 – 10.35 Executive session of the meeting between the UD and the Ulysseus European University Alliance
(1) General discussion: Governance in Higher Education; Promoting internationalization of higher education (2) Finalizing the united contents; (3) Signing a meeting minute on cooperation implementation
10.45 – 10.50 Closing the program
11.00 – 11.15 Maker Innovation, DNIIT visit tour
13.00 Internal session of the Ulysseus European University Alliance

Researchers Agenda

08.00-17.00

Group 1 – Smart Education – AI in Education and Green City
Group 2 – Higher Education Internalization and Sustainable University
Group 3 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Group 4 – Sustainable Tourism and Digital Economy

Group 5 – Culture, Art, and Heritage
Group. 6 – Sustainable Energy, Robotics, and Environment
Group 7 – Data Science: Collection to Usage

25 October 2023

8.00 – 8.30 Welcome Coffee and Registration
8.30 – 8.35 Introduction to UDERIF
8.35 – 8.50 Welcome speech by the University of Da Nang (UD) UD Vice President, International and Sciences
8.50 – 9.00 Group Photo All participants
9.00 – 9.10 Recap video of the 24 Oct workshops DNIIT
9.10 – 9.30 Data Management for Danang Smart City: Challenges and Opportunities Danang DICT
9.30 – 10.10 Briefing Reports on Collaborative Opportunities on the Research & Innovation Topics
10.10- 10.30 Coffee Break
10.30 – 11.10 Panel Discussion 1: Proposed discussed collaboration in Education – Presentation of the Roadmap and Possible funding avenues
11.10 – 11.50 Panel Discussion 2: Proposed discussed collaboration in Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer – Presentation of the Roadmap and Possible funding avenues Moderators:
11.50 – 12.10 Discussion Conclusion from Leaders 7 leader representatives from Ulysseus Universities and Leader of The University of Danang
12.10 – 12.20 Closing The University of Danang

Gallery

Note: Please note that all photos included on this event site are courtesy of Da Nang University.