SSC Hub activities

PhD scholarship program

RMIT Vietnam has PhD scholarships available to eligible applicants, with supervision across RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Australia. RMIT Vietnam Smart and Sustainable Cities Hub can support the coordination of recruitment and enrolment, including engagement of external industry, government and civil society partners to identify PhD projects that will deliver impact for Vietnam.

Visit the PhD programs page for more details of application guideline and process.

For further details contact citieshub@rmit.edu.vn and/or phd.enquiries@rmit.edu.vn

Funding opportunities

The SSC Hub connects Australia and Vietnam through collaborative research, engagement, and mobility initiatives while building ties with Europe. As part of the 2024–2025 program, we provide funding for mobility and research seed projects.

In 2024, we supported research projects for RMIT staff from Melbourne and Vietnam, enabling collaboration with government agencies, local businesses, and academic organizations.

If you are interested in these funding opportunities, please contact us at citieshub@rmit.edu.vn for 2025 application requirements and guidelines.

Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities for external engagements.

Funded projects

Paving the Way for Vietnam’s Smart and Sustainable City Future

Held the on-site visit to Da Nang to have in-depth insights into the city’s smart and sustainable initiatives, including digitalisation in transportation, logistics, education, and tourism, as well as innovative uses of AI and IoT.

Sustainable and Smart Construction in Vietnam and Australia Workshop

Post-carbon Research Centre collaborated with Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology to organise a workshop on 3rd December to explore decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainable construction practices.

Development of a Heat Vulnerability Index Toolkit for Ho Chi Minh City

Collaborating with RMIT Vietnam researchers Duc Trinh Tran and Seng Kiong Kok to develop a heat vulnerability assessment toolkit for Ho Chi Minh City.

Professor Melanie Davern are sharing on the stage

Driving Urban Transformation: Professor Melanie Davern’s Insights on Liveability and Citizen Engagement

SSC Hub was honored to welcome Professor Melanie Davern, Director of the Australian Urban Observatory (AUO), traveled to Ho Chi Minh City to participate in the Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum 2024 as both a keynote speaker and panelist.

Dr Tanveer Adyel shaking hand with Professor Trung Nguyen

Exploring potential collaboration opportunities – Dr Tanveer Adyel, School of BioScience, RMIT Melbourne

Dr Tanveer Adyel, Senior Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow at RMIT University (Australia), recently visited RMIT Vietnam. This trip was made possible through the Mobility Fund of RMIT Vietnam APAC Smart and Sustainable Cities Hub.

Forums and conferences

In 2024–2025, the SSC Hub will organise one SSC forum per year. Additionally, the SSC Hub will actively participate in conferences, present research and support other teams in showcasing their outcomes at various workshops and forums.

In 2024, the SSC Hub, in partnership with The Business School, the Digital Transformation Centre of Ho Chi Minh City and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Development Studies, co-hosted the Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum 2024 under the theme “Smart Citizens and Digital Society – Leading Vietnam’s Sustainable Future.”

In future, we aim to organise more thematic seminars, conferences and networking opportunities to build RMIT Vietnam capability through a comprehensive approach that integrates research, training, and engaging activities. These events will focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts, practitioners, and academics.

By hosting thematic conferences and networking activities, SSC Hub will create a platform for in-depth discussions on critical topics, enabling participants to stay abreast of the latest developments and innovations.

Recaps of our events and workshops

Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum panellists

SSC Hub activities