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NUOL partners with Asian institute on digital innovation

The National University of Laos (NUOL) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have agreed to work together to fulfil the aims of the ERIA Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy Centre.
ERIA inaugurated its Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy Centre (E-DISC) in August 2023, to serve as an open innovation platform to enable knowledge sharing and collaboration among startups, other businesses, academia, and policymakers.
A Memorandum of Understanding has now been signed between the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia and NUOL concerning the work of the Centre.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday by NUOL Vice President Prof. Dr Phouphet Kyophilavong and the Chief Operating Officer of ERIA, Mr Koji Hachiyama.
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia was established by South East Asia Heads of State at the 3rd South East Asia Summit in 2007. It is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The MOU sets out a framework for collaboration between the two sides and the establishment of good relationships with academics at the university in cooperation on digital innovation and sustainable economic development using E-DISC as the platform.
The two sides agreed to partner in areas such as promoting joint research in technology and digital innovation by providing ERIA with country information and research findings from individual countries and giving advice to ERIA’s research team and policy recommendations.
The results of joint research will be circulated among policymakers and political leaders who will implement recommended policies.
The Centre will promote new ways of human resource development for the digital era in the ASEAN and East Asia region, with academics and other experts co-sponsoring or co-hosting events, public-private dialogue, and workshops, while other forms of cooperation may be decided on a project-by-project basis.
The MOU will remain valid from the date of signing for one year.
The agreement may be renewed, subject to a review of the results of collaborative activities and upon written agreement by the two sides prior to the expiry date.
A separate agreement will be drawn up to determine the specific terms and conditions of each of the activities and collaborations.
Any commitment regarding resources, personnel, or intellectual property will be negotiated in the subsequent agreement before the start of any activity or project.

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The Faculty of Architecture National University of Laos and Tama University in Japan exchange technical design expertise the short-term environment in Lao PDR

On February 29, 2024, the Faculty of Architecture (FAR), the National University of Laos (NUOL) organized a workshop to exchange technical knowledge on environmental design and urban planning with the participation of Mr. Visith Singhalad Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, National University of Laos and Prof. Dr. Akira KISHIMOTO head of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, Tama Art University, Japan with department heads, staff, teachers and students from two universities. All together there were 25 people in attendance.

The technical exchange program of the two universities began in 2017 and every year organizes exchange programs for a period of 1-2 weeks in various urban areas in Laos. These programs allow participating students to exchange knowledge and learn the application from theory to practice and learn from each other about the environment and lifestyle of Lao people. They analyze and find ways to plan and design housing, protect the environment in daily life, understanding city planning to suit the lifestyle of people in each area. For this year, the exchange program was organized under the theme: "Study the lifestyle of Lao people and the application of design to match the times" which collected information at the village of Hatsuan, Thoulakom District, Vientiane Province, Anu Vong Park, Sihorm Center Point and temples in the area along Mekhong from February 22-28. After that, the information was compiled and divided into groups to correct and improve the environment in each place to present to the teacher. At the conclusion of the program, certificates were given to the students who participated in this exchange.

China and Laos join hands to create a better future

China and Laos join hands to create a better future | National University of Laos visits alliance units for inspection and exchange (the Principal of Nanjing Liuhe Vocational Secondary School and the Smart Agriculture Industry-Academic-Research Vocational Education Innovation Alliance) 16-17 November 2023. Nanjing China.

In order to enhance between Alliance Laos and China on vocational education and the spirit of the National Vocational Education Conference, implement the "Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of Modern Vocational Education" and focus on modern agricultural vocational education; National University of Laos take this opportunity to promote the international exchange of agricultural technology between Laos and China Exchange and cooperation, improve the international level of agricultural education, cultivate agricultural talents with an international perspective, promote innovation and development in the agricultural fields of the two countries, and promote cultural exchanges between two University and Alliance. On the morning of November 16, 2023, the "Jinling Workshop" China-Laos Smart Agriculture Collaborative Innovation Exchange Seminar was held at Nanjing Liuhe Secondary Vocational School. Representatives from China and Laos gathered together to discuss the future trends of smart agriculture and China's the concrete practice of cooperation projects between Laos and China.

THIPDAVANH PHOSY, Vice President of the National University of Laos, delivered an important speech. First of all, he sincerely thanked the Nanjing Municipal Education Bureau and the Nanjing Liuhe District Government for their full efforts in the "Jinling Workshop" China-Laos Smart Agriculture Collaborative Innovation Center project. For support and guidance on this Workshop.

The "Jinling Workshop" project is not only a technical and academic exchange, but also a cultural exchange. Through this kind of cooperation, cultural exchanges and understanding between China and neighboring countries along the "Belt and Road" can be promoted.

On November 17, NUOL delegates attend the second council meeting of the Smart Agriculture Industry-Academic-Research Vocational Education Innovation Alliance held at Nanjing Liuhe Vocational Secondary School. Representatives from more than 40 alliance member units inside and outside the province attended the meeting. The second council meeting of the Smart Agriculture Industry-Academic-Research Vocational Education Innovation Alliance was successfully held.

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