GE and Hanoi University of Science and Technology collaborate on science, technology and nuclear engineering

Furthermore, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) also signed a sub-MOU with HUST to cooperate in the field of nuclear engineering and technology.

The MOU signing ceremony was held on the campus of HUST with the participation of vice chairman of GE and president and CEO of GE Global Growth and Operations John G. Rice during his visit to Vietnam.

The MOU outlines the collaboration between GE and HUST to strengthen student education programmes and postgraduate job opportunities via structured internship programmes in GE businesses, practical training courses and guidance on final assignments, and GE leadership programnes in the fields of medical equipment technology, nuclear engineering, aviation, and power generation. As part of this MOU, GE and HUST will also jointly research the development of new technologies with regard to medical equipment, aviation, transportation, and power generation. 

Meanwhile, the sub-MOU signed by GEH, a world-leading provider of advanced reactors and nuclear services, and HUST, will benefit the faculties of Mechanical, Electrical and Nuclear Engineering. The sub-MOU sets out the provision of work experience opportunities for graduate and postgraduate students via internship programmes at GEH’s facilities as an introduction to the nuclear industry and technologies, as well as general business practices and commercial concepts to enhance their professional development. Both parties also agreed to hold technical lectures and seminars on boiling water reactor technology and other issues.

“GE is proud to be able to contribute to educational development in Vietnam. Through this collaboration, HUST students can access GE’s knowledge and technology in the fields of science, technology and nuclear science, and can contribute to the country’s development,” CEO of GE Vietnam and Cambodia Nguyen My Lan said. “As part of deepening technological skills and providing job opportunities in Vietnam, GE has established an engineering centre in Ho Chi Minh City and a wind turbine facility in Haiphong which manufactures generators for wind turbines. To date, GE Vietnam has hired a total of 88 full time employees (16 per cent of the firm’s total full-time employees) and 18 interns from HUST.”

“We appreciate the collaboration with such strong partners as GE and GEH. HUST is committed to effectively promoting the bilateral cooperative programmes with GE and GEH, which are expected to be highly successful in the future,” HUST vice president Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Top said.

After the two MOU signing, John G. Rice with 26 years’ experience in various leadership positions with GE, gave a talk to 400 HUST students on GE leadership and career development, a useful subject for students who are highly knowledgeable but lack work experience.