Themed “Passion Horizon”, the three-day event is among official activities ofthe Rencontres du Vietnam programme. It is jointly held by the InternationalCentre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), Quy NhonUniversity, the centre for policy research and development, and S3 Academy forCreation.
The summer school will bring participants more than 20 lectures on issuesrelated to scientific research along with practical skills such as how to preparea CV and apply for scholarships.
According to Professor Tran Thanh Van, President of the Rencontres du Vietnamand ICISE founder, the event is aimed at inspiring young researchers andlecturers, encouraging and giving support to them in pursuing research as acareer.
The VSSS was established by a network of Vietnamese scientists group workingoverseas to share the magic of science and inspire young students. The SummerSchool’s lectures are designed by researchers studying and working abroad toprovide participants with the essence of science and research skills acrossnatural, technical, social, and economic fields.
The event is held annually on a basis of purely academic and non-profitactivities.
Last year’s school, entitled “Science in a Nutshell” was organised duringAugust 24-26. Some 180 students participated in 16 lectures.-VNA