At the 3rd International Biotechnology Conference with the theme "Research and application in biotechnology" held recently, experts pointed out barriers and solutions to unleash the potential of the biotechnology industry.
The industry is "thirsty" for high quality human resources.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City Open University, said that developing biotechnology is not only a scientific strategy but also an important socio -economic goal of the country.
In Vietnam, in recent times, biotechnology applications have not only brought great economic benefits but also profound human values in protecting and caring for human health, contributing to environmental protection, ensuring sustainable economic development, and bringing benefits to the community, culture and global society.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha - Rector of Ho Chi Minh City Open University spoke at the conference (Photo: Huyen Nguyen).
Professor Ha emphasized that the workshop is an important forum for scientists , lecturers, researchers and students to exchange experiences and share research results, thereby promoting interdisciplinary cooperation and applying innovation to serve the community.
Assessing the current situation and strong development potential of the industry, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Bao Chau, Head of the Faculty of Biotechnology, said that in the context of strong digital transformation, green economy and sustainable development have become the main trends, therefore, the demand for high-quality human resources in the field of biotechnology is increasing rapidly.
This field of study not only plays a core role in medicine (development of vaccines, diagnostic biologicals, advanced therapies) but also has a deep presence in high-tech agriculture , food industry, environmental protection and new material technology.
"Many businesses, industrial parks and research centers are "thirsty" for human resources with solid expertise, good practical skills and especially innovative and creative thinking. Therefore, there is no shortage of job opportunities for graduates in this field.
The core issue is how to train students to be equipped with solid theoretical knowledge in parallel with practical experience, meeting the increasingly high demands of the labor market," Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Bao Chau emphasized.
Paradox: Great potential, difficult recruitment
However, a worrying fact is that the biotechnology industry is currently facing many difficulties in recruiting students.
One of the underlying causes, according to Associate Professor Dr. Ngoc Chau, is the confusion of many students and parents who think that this is a purely research-based field of study, making it difficult to find a job or only suitable for working in laboratories.
Besides, communication work about the practical applications and great potential of the industry in daily life is not convincing enough.
Scientists attend a workshop to learn about research in the field of biotechnology (Photo: Huyen Nguyen).
To solve this situation, a representative of Ho Chi Minh City Open University said that the school is synchronously implementing many solutions, including focusing on promoting early career guidance communication in high schools, helping students have a more correct and comprehensive view of the biotechnology industry.
At the same time, the school strengthens connections with businesses to build a training model "linked to work" right from the beginning of students' enrollment. Participation in the quality assessment of training programs according to the standards of the Ministry of Education and Training, expanding international student exchange programs, and organizing scientific seminars are increasingly receiving attention.
Delegates at the workshop also emphasized the strategy towards practicality and interdisciplinary, combining biotechnology with business, data, environment...
At the same time, students are given maximum opportunities to participate in practical courses, projects, and internships at businesses, research institutes, high-tech farms, etc.
The workshop attracted the enthusiastic participation of nearly 200 speakers, experts, lecturers and learners from many domestic and international institutions (Photo: Huyen Nguyen).
The presentations at the workshop highlighted the central role of biotechnology in addressing practical challenges in many fields, exploiting the enormous potential of rich biological resources, combined with advanced technologies.
Strong cross-fertilization between many scientific disciplines such as biology, chemistry, medicine, agriculture, computer science and food technology is also given special attention.
The 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology attracted the participation of nearly 200 speakers, experts, lecturers and learners from educational institutions of many countries around the world, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Japan, Korea and China.
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