On May 4th, 2026, a thematic exchange and networking program between students, lecturers, and businesses in the water sector took place at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering. The event attracted the participation of lecturers from the Water Supply and Drainage Professional Group, several businesses, and students from the Water Supply and Drainage Engineering program. The event aimed to strengthen connections between the university and businesses, while also providing students with opportunities to gain practical experience in the field and to guide their career development in water supply and drainage, infrastructure engineering, and environmental engineering.

The program was attended by representatives from the Vietnam Water and Environment Investment Corporation - JSC (VIWASEEN), a member of VINACONEX Corporation, including Deputy General Director - Dr. Nguyen Huu Thuy, Mr. Bui Viet Trung - Deputy Head of the Organization and Administration Department, Mr. Nguyen Trung Toan and Ms. Do Thi Phuong Anh - Economic and Technical Department. Representatives from Xinxing Cast Iron Pipe Company included Mr. Zheng Li Bin - General Director for the Asian market, Mr. Shang Yi Hao - Market Director, Assistant General Director - Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Lan and Ms. Vu Thi Kim Dung.

Within the framework of the program, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Anh, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Viet Cuong, and Dr. Dao Anh Dung introduced the proud traditions and strengths of the Water Engineering Department at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, as well as some of the latest scientific research achievements and technology transfer of the faculty and students of the Water Engineering Department. VIWASEEN and Xinxing companies presented their production and business activities, technologies and technical solutions currently being implemented, and typical projects. Representatives from the companies also shared practical experiences, human resource needs, and necessary skills for students after graduation. This was a good opportunity for students to better understand the requirements of the labor market, thereby guiding their professional studies and skill development accordingly.

Professor Dr. Nguyen Viet Anh introduces the tradition of the Water Engineering Department at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

Representatives from VIWASEEN interacted with students, presented sponsorships, and signed a cooperation agreement with the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

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Xinxing Cast Iron Pipe Company interacts with and provides sponsorship to the Water Department of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

Students from Hanoi University of Civil Engineering interact with businesses in the water industry.

In addition, the two companies also provided funding to the Water Sector Scholarship Fund, supporting disadvantaged students and promoting educational activities, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering and the establishment of the Water Supply and Drainage Department. Notably, at the exchange event, the cooperation agreement between VIWASEEN Company and the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (IESE) of the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering marked a significant step forward in promoting cooperation and supporting training, scientific research, and technology transfer between businesses and the university.

The interactive session between students and businesses was very lively, with many questions and practical exchanges related to expertise, job opportunities, and industry development trends, especially in the context of the AI boom and many large infrastructure engineering projects that are being and will be implemented. The program concluded in an open atmosphere, promising cooperation, strengthened links between parties, and the promotion of sustainable human resource development in the Water Supply and Drainage industry in the future.

NCM Cấp thoát nước, Khoa KTMT, Trường ĐHXDHN