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VNUHCM–University of Science (HCMUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Festo Co., Ltd., part of the Festo Group headquartered in the Federal Republic of Germany and operating in automation, technology and technical education. The agreement aims to strengthen links between university education, applied research and industry needs amid digital transformation and Industry 4.0.

At the ceremony, VNUHCM–University of Science and Festo Co., Ltd. agreed to collaborate in education, practical training and scientific research. Areas of cooperation include developing academic programmes, establishing online courses aligned with international standards, providing students with opportunities for industry placements, and promoting academic and professional exchange between the two sides.

Festo will also provide consultancy on the development of laboratories, training programmes and technical solutions for teaching, practical training and research. These activities are expected to contribute to improving educational quality through a stronger emphasis on practical competencies, exposure to advanced technologies and alignment with workforce requirements in engineering and technology.

On the occasion, Festo Co., Ltd. presented equipment to the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics at VNUHCM–University of Science for teaching, practical training and scientific research. The addition of practical training equipment will support students in gaining direct experience with technological models and developing operational, analytical and problem-solving skills in an educational environment closely aligned with industrial practice.

Following the signing ceremony, a professional seminar was held on topics including educational technologies in engineering, Industry 4.0, semiconductor integrated circuits and digital transformation solutions for education. Experts also discussed approaches to developing practical training laboratories, academic programmes and technical training models based on German standards.