Creative Communities: Ecosystems of Innovation and Enterprise in Vietnam
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Centre for Cultural Policy Special International Event
Creative Communities: Developing university models for strengthening ecosystems of innovation and enterprise in Vietnam
4:45–6pm – 21st May 2019 | Lecture Theatre 1, School of Music, Univeristy of Leeds
Speakers from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and Hao Sen University (HSU) will be talking about how universities can support local innovation ecosystems. HUST have developed a creative lab-based approach whilst HSU have developed a service learning centre aimed at connecting student projects with local communities to help solve real world problems. This event is part of a School of Performance and Cultural Industries Higher Education Partnership project funded by British Council Vietnam. The lectures will be followed by a Q&A session with networking and refreshments.
Presentation 1: Pathways to Creative Space in Vietnam, An example of Dynlab (Viet Dung Trinh, Hanoi University of Science and Technology)
This presentation describes developments at Hanoi University of Science and Technology to build greater innovation and enterprise support and learning for both staff and students as well as encourage wider business and industry engagement from the sciences in the cultural and creative industries. Supported by a British Council Higher Education Partnership with University of Leeds, School of Performance and Cultural Industries cross disciplinary approaches to creativity are outlined through the formation Dynlab. The talk explores and how it has worked so far and what the plans are for the future.
Presentation 2: Community engagement and service learning: Experiences from Hoa Sen University, Vietnam (Dr Minh-Anh Nguyen, Hoa Sen University)
A Service-learning model (Learning through community service, or learning in the community) is as an educational experience with accumulated credit points in which students participate in organized activities to serve the communities. The Service-learning centre at Hoa Sen University is a unique academic centre which implements Service-learning projects to provide valuable opportunities for students through solving real-life situations and feedback. Through Service-learning projects, students have the opportunity to strengthen specialized knowledge, serve the community and increase civic responsibility.
The presentations will be followed by an open Q&A with the speakers followed by informal evening refreshments and networking.
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