UC-IUC 2022 (Phase 1) - Institutional University Cooperation with Quy Nhon University (QNU)

VN2022IUC044A101 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2027 The IUC QNU project aims to sustainably boost the livelihoods and living conditions of local farmers in the region by enhancing education and research capacities in the domains of agriculture, energy and renewable energy. This project is structured into seven sub-projects, including 5 academic theme-based sub-projects (SP1 to SP5) and two transversal institutional strengthening sub-projects (SP6 and SP7). The main objectives of the research sub-projects are (i) building an early flood warning system (EFWAS) to enhance the climate change adaptability of local communities / authorities; (ii) enhancing efficiency of solar-assisted drying and biogas systems with nanomaterial-based solutions; (iii) improving the safety and quality of the avocado / durian crops with sustainable pre-harvest management; (iv) enhancing the value of the avocado / durian crops by applying natural product-based post-harvest preservation processes; and (v) establishing risk assessment / risk management models for dragon fruit / jujube supply chains to maximize benefits for local fruit farmers. In addition to the enhanced research capacity of QNU, the educational capacity is strengthened with new approaches of pedagogical methodologies and new knowledge. The main objectives of the two institutional sub-projects are (i) modernizing and digitalizing student services with implementing e-services, an e-learning system and an informative library; (ii) establishing a sustainable institutional waste management system and stimulating recycling and waste treatment in Quy Nhon city.