On June 5, 2026, at Duy Tan University, the Workshop for Young Researchers themed "From Ideas to Impact" officially opened. The event was part of the series of international conferences on "Climate Change, Health, Vulnerability, and Resilience in Asia." This is clear evidence of the pioneering role of the University of Languages and Social Sciences (LHSS) and the Center for Global Studies (CGS) in connecting academic resources from the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Young researchers take a commemorative photo with the Organizing Committee

The event was honored to have the presence of Dr. Vu Ngoc Anh – Research Director at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), United Kingdom; Professor Jonathan Rigg from the University of Bristol, UK; Professor Petra Tschakert from the National University of Singapore; and Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Loc – Director of the Social Life Institute.

In her opening speech at the program, Dr. Hoang Thi Huong – Dean of LHSS – emphasized the importance of developing a global research mindset and expressed her hope that this forum was designed not merely to convey knowledge but to serve as the starting point for ideas and future scientific works of practical value.

Dr. Hoang Thi Huong delivers the opening speech

The workshop program was logically designed to flow from theory to practice, divided into five core themes that ran throughout the day:

• Idea Generation and Research Design: In the morning session, young scholars were guided by Professor Jonathan Rigg through the topic "Turning Ideas into Feasible Research Programs." Immediately after, Professor Petra Tschakert provided direct orientation on implementation methods, building theoretical frameworks, and designing fieldwork research.

Professor Jonathan Rigg presents his topic

• Data Analysis and Publication Strategy: The afternoon session focused on in-depth data processing skills with the topic "Turning Evidence into Sharp Scientific Arguments." Simultaneously, "golden" notes on the international peer-review process for transforming research results into high-impact scientific papers were also openly shared.

Professor Petra Tschakert shares approaches to research design

One of the most distinctive imprints of this workshop was the applicability of science. Research cannot remain only on paper; it must create tangible change for society.

• The final panel discussion on "Research Impact: Connecting with Policy and Stakeholders," chaired by Dr. Vu Ngoc Anh and Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Loc, exploded with profound discussions. The experts shared invaluable practical experiences at the "intersection" of academic research and policy formulation, helping young researchers understand how to bring scientific voices to bear on pressing social issues such as climate change and health security.

Dr. Vu Ngoc Anh presents the policy connection topic

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Loc continues the discussion

Beyond the research methodologies shared by international professors, a particular technological highlight that attracted significant attention at the Workshop was the introduction of the AgenTex v1.0 software. This is a proud project authored by Phan Vu Minh Tue (Duy Tan University), offering a breakthrough solution in applying technology to optimize scientific research processes. By liberating researchers from complex manual steps, AgenTex v1.0 promises to become a reliable companion, helping young researchers confidently transform initial ideas into academic products with strong impact on the global community.

Sharing about the AgenTex v1.0 software

The Young Researchers' Workshop: From Ideas to Impact concluded with resounding success, paving the way for the official International Conference the following day. The success of the first working day once again affirmed the organizational capacity, strategic vision, and strong international networking role of the University of Languages and Social Sciences and the Center for Global Studies. This will certainly serve as a foundation for Duy Tan University to continue affirming its leading position on the map of scientific research and knowledge transfer in the region.