Connecting with High Schools to Advance Entrepreneurship Education and Innovation

On November 12, 2026, The University of DaNang - University of Economics, in coordination with the Da Nang Department of Education and Training, held a conference entitled “Connecting Education and Strengthening Capacity for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education in High Schools”.

The conference was attended by Le Thi Bich Thuan, Director of the Da Nang Department of Education and Training; Pham Tan Ngoc Thuy, Deputy Director of the Department; and leaders and teachers from high schools and vocational education and continuing education centres across the city. Representing DUE were Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy, Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector, together with members of the University’s leadership.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy highlighted the growing importance of entrepreneurship and innovation education amid the rapid development of digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the knowledge-based economy. He stressed that entrepreneurship education should not merely aim to nurture future entrepreneurs. More importantly, it should equip students with the ability to identify problems, develop creative solutions and turn ideas into practical value for the community.

Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy emphasises the importance of entrepreneurship education in schools

With more than half a century of development, DUE has consistently identified innovation and entrepreneurship as key strategic priorities, the Rector said. The University is committed to working alongside the Department of Education and Training and high schools by sharing learning resources, training programmes, expert networks, business connections and existing entrepreneurship support initiatives. On behalf of the University’s leadership, Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy also extended his best wishes to teachers at high schools and vocational education and continuing education centres across Da Nang ahead of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20.

Le Thi Bich Thuan thanked DUE for providing a platform to connect education authorities, general education institutions and higher education institutions, with the aim of building an integrated entrepreneurship education ecosystem. She said the orientations and contributions emerging from the conference would provide a foundation for practical initiatives to strengthen students’ skills and entrepreneurial mindset, while developing a pool of teachers capable of delivering entrepreneurship education in schools.

Le Thi Bich Thuan addresses the conference

DUE extends its congratulations to teachers ahead of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20

As part of the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Phuoc Vu, Head of DUE’s Planning and Finance Department, presented an overview of the University’s career guidance and entrepreneurship support activities for high school students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Phuoc Vu delivers his presentation

A key component of the conference was a discussion between DUE and delegates representing the leadership and teaching staff of high schools and vocational education and continuing education centres across the city on the implementation of Plan No. 5631/KH-SGDDT issued by the Da Nang Department of Education and Training.

Pham Tan Ngoc Thuy chairs the discussion alongside Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy

Delegates exchanged views on the practical implementation of career guidance, entrepreneurship and innovation education at their respective institutions, sharing both challenges and opportunities, as well as support needs. The discussion aimed to identify appropriate areas for cooperation, leverage each institution’s strengths, mobilise resources and improve the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education for students.

The discussion featured active exchanges among delegates

Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy delivers the conference's concluding remarks

The conference marked an important step towards strengthening ties between DUE, the education sector and general education institutions across Da Nang. Through continued engagement, knowledge-sharing and dialogue, the University reaffirmed its commitment to supporting high schools in building learning environments