Closing ceremony of Startup and Innovation Training Program for NTTU lecturers
NTTU – Recently, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, in collaboration with the Southern Startup Support Advisory Council, successfully organized the workshop “Lecturer training for the Startup and Innovation Program.” This is one of the activities aimed at enhancing the quality of education and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit among students, with the goal of sustainable development.
Attending the closing ceremony of the training course, from the Southern Startup Support Advisory Council, were Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ – Deputy Chairwoman; Mr. Lê Viết Dũng Linh and Mr. Trần Minh Trí – Council members and lecturers participating in the training course. Additionally, Mrs. Trương Thị Diệu Oanh – Representative of the Business Forum Magazine, was also present.
Representatives from Nguyen Tat Thanh University were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hạnh Nguyên – the NTT Institute of International Education; Dr. Bùi Thị Việt – Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences; Dr. Hoàng Thịnh Nhân – Deputy Director of the NTT Innovation and Incubator Center; and Ms. Huỳnh Hồng Mai – Deputy Director of the NTT Innovation and Incubator Center.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ said: “The content of the training program is based on technology transfer from Germany and is continuously updated to keep up with societal changes. We are proud to have imparted this knowledge to many generations of lecturers, managers, and advisors over the past 10 years. We sincerely thank Nguyen Tat Thanh University for trusting and collaborating with the Council in organizing the ToT training courses. In 2025, both sides have successfully signed an agreement, ready for many upcoming activities.”
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ – Deputy Chairwoman of the Southern Startup Support Advisory Council, speaks at the event
The training course lasted for 4 days, with each session lasting 5 periods (50 minutes each), closely following the actual training program. This structure helped the lecturers understand the students’ experience so that they could manage time and the amount of knowledge being taught appropriately. The participants were not only trained in relevant specialized knowledge but also had the opportunity to enhance their university teaching skills through specialized topics and practical teaching exercises in class.
In addition, the participants were taught the “learning by doing” and gamification methods (learning through practice and learning through games). These are teaching methods that allow learners to experience in class and actively think according to their specific field of expertise, thereby drawing appropriate conclusions.
Ms. Huỳnh Hồng Mai stated: “Over the course of 4 days, the participants were introduced to the knowledge of Startup and Innovation training, applying scientific thinking tools to form startup ideas, develop models, create products, build business models, and ultimately complete the project proposal and investment pitching skills. These are all essential pieces of knowledge that anyone wishing to start a business must master. We are transferring all our personal experience to you, hoping to contribute to the ‘human development’ efforts of our lecturers. Ms. Huỳnh Hồng Mai also emphasized that the class not only demonstrates the effort and dedication of the teaching staff at Nguyen Tat Thanh University but also reflects the university’s determination in its mission to reach out to the world with the Startup University model.”
Ms. Huỳnh Hồng Mai – Deputy Director of the NTT Innovation and Incubator Center, reports the learning outcomes
Sharing her feelings about participating in the class, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hạnh Nguyên said: “I used to think that I didn’t have the talent for calculations or entrepreneurship, but after completing the training course, I feel more confident and have gained valuable knowledge that will certainly help me in my personal projects.”
Dr. Nguyễn Thanh Phương expressed: “I have been teaching entrepreneurship for a long time, and I came to the class with an open mind to learn new things. Thank you to the organizers for holding such a meaningful program, and I believe we will be successful in the future.”
Besides the university lecturers participated, the class also included entrepreneurs and business managers/advisors. Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Duy – CEO of An Minh Phát Investment Joint Stock Company, shared: “I have nearly 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, but participating in this training course has provided me with new and quite interesting experiences. The passion of the lecturers has fueled my enthusiasm, and I hope to use my experience to share with young students who have dreams of starting their own businesses.”
The fact that students at Nguyen Tat Thanh University are learning the subject of Entrepreneurship and Innovation has created a unique advantage, providing them with more opportunities to compete in their future careers. The university will also continue to dedicate itself to improving the quality of education, creating a favorable environment for students to fully develop themselves and be prepared for an increasingly competitive labor market.
Some photos of the program:
Chí Hải – Media