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|On October 28, 2025, at the International Convention Center (35 Hung Vuong, Hanoi), the International Workshop “English as a Medium of Instruction and English Language Teaching” (ISEE 2025), themed “English as a Medium of Instruction and English Language Teaching: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations,” was successfully held, marking a large-scale and prestigious academic event.
The delegation from the University of Economics – Technology for Industries (UNETI), participating as a co-organizer, included:
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Quang – Vice President of the University, in charge of the Faculty of Foreign Languages;
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Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – Deputy Head, in charge of the Office of Science and Technology;
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M.A. Vu Viet Phuong – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages;
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M.A. Hoang Thi Minh Ly – Deputy Director of the Center for Foreign Languages and Informatics;
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M.A. Tran Thi My Linh – Deputy Head of the Office of Admissions, Communications, and External Relations.
In addition, lecturers from the Faculty of Foreign Languages served as Session Chairs, Secretaries, and Presenters across the conference sub-panels.
The event was organized through close collaboration among four institutions: the host institution, Hanoi Open University (HOU), and the co-organizing institutions including the University of Economics – Technology for Industries (UNETI), the VNU International School – Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-IS), and the VietTESOL Association.
The International Conference ISEE 2025 served as an academic forum bringing together nearly 200 experts, researchers, and lecturers in the fields of English Language Teaching (ELT) and English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) from both Vietnam and abroad. The conference featured over 100 research papers contributed by scholars from 20 universities and academies.
The plenary session of the conference featured in-depth presentations that raised critical and timely issues in language education and the application of technology.
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Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Ha (Hanoi Open University) presented the study “A Comparative Study on Vietnamese English Literary Translation: The Human-Translated versus the Machine-Translated Version”, addressing contemporary concerns regarding the role and quality of AI-based translation in comparison with human translation.
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Dr. John R. Baker (Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade) introduced the model “Establishing Writing Centers in the Asian Context: A Framework for Sustainable Development”, proposing solutions for the sustainable development of academic writing centers within the Asian context.
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Dr. Maya Puspitasari (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia) shared practical challenges through her presentation “Challenges in Integrating Technology into Assessment Practices”, offering an analysis of both barriers and opportunities in integrating technology into assessment and evaluation activities.
Following the plenary session, four parallel sessions were held with great enthusiasm, attracting active participation and discussion from a large number of scholars. These sessions focused on four main thematic areas:
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EMI and ELT Teaching Practices: Sharing effective pedagogical approaches, teaching models, and practical experiences in enhancing students’ academic skills.
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Technology in EMI and ELT: Presentations highlighted emerging trends in the application of technology, such as the Flipped Classroom model, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and chatbots in lesson design and learner support.
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EMI and ELT: Testing and Assessment: Discussions centered on methods and tools for effective and objective language competency assessment in the contemporary educational context.
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Studies in the English Language: Showcasing recent research findings in linguistics, discourse analysis, and intercultural studies.
As a co-organizing institution, the University of Economics – Technology for Industries (UNETI) made significant and notable contributions to the success of the conference. UNETI contributed 18 research papers to the indexed conference proceedings. In addition, lecturers from the Faculty of Foreign Languages actively participated with five presenters across the sessions and assumed key roles, including Dr. Nguyen Thu Ha as Chair and Ms. Tran Thi Quynh (MA) as Secretary of the sub-session “EMI and ELT: Testing and Assessment.”
In the closing session of the conference, the Organizing Committee honored and presented the Best Paper Award to research works of outstanding academic merit and strong practical applicability. Among the award recipients, Ms. Le Thi Tam (MA), a representative from UNETI, was honored as one of the five best presenters at the conference.
The success of ISEE 2025 once again affirms the pioneering role and strong commitment of Hanoi Open University, VNU – International School, University of Economics – Technology for Industries (UNETI), and VietTESOL in continuously promoting innovation, enhancing the quality of education and training, and striving toward an open, modern, and globally integrated education system.
Faculty of Foreign Languages