In the context of higher education facing new pressures regarding mental health, learning motivation, and the connection between learners and the educational environment, the concept of a "happy university" is becoming a timely requirement.

With the desire to contribute to opening up practical perspectives and actionable solutions for Vietnamese higher education, Dai Nam University, in collaboration with the online information portal Soha.vn, is organizing the seminar: “CREATING HAPPY UNIVERSITIES IN VIETNAM: FROM VISION TO ACTION”

The workshop serves as a forum bringing together education administrators, experts, scientists, and business leaders to discuss:

- The current state of student satisfaction and happiness in the university environment;

- Defining and establishing the criteria for a "University that fosters happiness";

- Specific models, solutions, and actions to build a humane, positive, and people-centered educational environment;

- The roles of schools, lecturers, and businesses in supporting the holistic development of students.

Through this conference, Dai Nam University aims to spread the spirit of education that not only focuses on vocational training but also nurtures life skills, adaptability, and sustainable happiness for learners.

The program features the participation of many reputable experts and education administrators:

1. Dr. Le Dac Son - Chairman of the University Council, Dai Nam University.

2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thanh Nam - Vice Rector of the University of Education, VNU Hanoi; Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Psychological and Educational Sciences.

3. Dr. Le Mai Lan - Vice President of Vingroup, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of VinUni University.

4. Prof. Rick Bennett - Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of the British University Vietnam (BUV).

5. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Ninh - Chairman of the Management Board of the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Development (CERED).

6. Mr. Pham Huy Phong - CEO and Chief People Officer (CPO) of Mainetti Vietnam.

7. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Noi - President of the Association of Vietnamese Laboratories, former Rector of the Faculty of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Dai Nam University believes that the connection between academic perspectives, educational management, and business practices will contribute to promoting positive changes in the Vietnamese university environment – where learners are not only trained for success, but also developed for happiness.

Program information:

- Time: 08:00 - 12:00, Friday, May 22, 2026.

- Location: Auditorium of Lecture Hall 1, Dai Nam University (No. 1 Xom Street, Phu Luong, Hanoi)