'No lobbying when arranging universities'

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Le Tan Dung said the arrangement of universities will be implemented in 2026, in the spirit of transparency, avoiding asking and giving, lobbying, and negativity.

On the afternoon of October 5, at the regular Government press conference in September, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Le Tan Dung provided specific information on the policy of rearranging, merging, and dissolving universities and vocational training schools.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Le Tan Dung

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According to Mr. Le Tan Dung, this is a policy that was affirmed by the Politburo in the resolution in July on breakthroughs in education and training development, and is being implemented seriously, scientifically, and resolutely.

"The arrangement touches on many emotions so it must be done carefully, but at the same time it must be scientific , methodical and decisive. The Ministry of Education and Training cannot do it alone but must have the joint coordination of central ministries, localities and universities nationwide," said Deputy Minister Dung.

Currently, the Ministry of Education and Training is assigned to develop a project to rearrange universities and vocational schools, and transfer some universities and vocational schools to local areas. In the near future, the Ministry of Education and Training will submit to the Prime Minister for decision and immediately implement the rearrangement in 2026.

The leader of the Ministry of Education and Training also affirmed that the upcoming project will be based on the viewpoints and resolutions of the Party, the resolutions of the National Assembly and the Government; based on the planned university and vocational training network, clearly defining the missions of universities and vocational training facilities.

"The principles and criteria are very specific and clear for transparent implementation, avoiding asking for and giving, taking advantage, lobbying, and negativity. We affirm that this situation will not happen," the Deputy Minister of Education and Training emphasized, adding that the ministry will seek opinions from ministries, branches, localities, experts, especially universities, to create high consensus.

When the project is proposed, it will be "convinced and implemented without any problems". The Ministry of Education and Training will provide full information to the media after the project is approved. Mr. Dung also affirmed that recently, some online information sites have shared information about incorrect content arrangement.

Previously, the Politburo issued Resolution 71 on breakthroughs in education and training development, setting out the task of modernizing and upgrading higher education, creating breakthroughs in developing highly qualified human resources and talents, and leading research and innovation.

In particular, arranging, restructuring and merging higher education institutions is one of the key solutions. It is expected that there will be about 140 universities and vocational education institutions in the process of rearrangement.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khong-de-xay-ra-chay-chot-khi-sap-xep-cac-truong-dai-hoc-185251005171413322.htm