On 7 May, the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, in collaboration with the Alumni Community, successfully organised the Traditional Day of the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics in 2023. This event provided a valuable opportunity for generations of teachers and students to reflect on memories, summarise successes, and celebrate achievements, thereby rekindling pride in the Faculty’s traditions and aiming for greater accomplishments in the future.

In attendance at the ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Trần Cao Vinh – Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the University Council (Faculty alumnus); Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan – President; Assoc. Prof. Trần Minh Triết – Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Lâm Quang Vinh – Head of the Science and Technology Department (Faculty alumnus); as well as senior teachers, university leadership, and unit leaders who have been with the Faculty for many years.

In particular, the event was honoured to welcome Assoc. Prof. Huỳnh Thành Đạt – Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Science and Technology, who returned to the place where he had been a student before becoming a lecturer. In his speech, Assoc. Prof. Huỳnh Thành Đạt expressed his deep gratitude to the teachers of the Faculty of Physics and Engineering and encouraged the Alumni Community and the Faculty to establish a Science Development Fund to empower students and lecturers in the future.

The Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics is one of the oldest faculties at VNUHCM-University of Sciences. It features a variety of departments including Physics and Computer Science, Theoretical Physics, Nuclear Physics – Nuclear Engineering – Medical Physics, Solid State Physics, Applied Physics, Physics and Electronic Engineering, Geophysics, and Oceanology – Meteorology – Hydrology.

Physics is a fundamental science that plays a crucial role in many disciplines related to environmental science, space science, information technology, materials technology, and electronics. The remaining disciplines are trained with an application-oriented and technical focus to meet societal needs.

Over its 80 years of establishment and development, the Faculty has produced many outstanding talents in academia, research, teaching, and practical applications in engineering and technology. Many Physics alumni now hold significant positions in government agencies and companies, becoming inspirational and motivational role models for younger generations.

Various campaigns in the lead-up to the event aimed to connect alumni and students, such as the Physics Alumni Football Tournament, Physics Alumni Open Tennis Tournament, and Open Science Festival.

The Alumni community raised a Scholarship Fund to support excellent students facing challenging circumstances. This meaningful activity demonstrates the alumni’s dedication to the students currently studying at the Faculty of Physics and Engineering. During the event, the Faculty awarded 12 scholarships.

The Representatives’ Board of the Physics Alumni Community was established with the goal of jointly developing the Scientific Alumni Community of VNUHCM-US in general, and the Faculty in particular. Members of the Representatives’ Board of the Physics Alumni Community are elected from various academic years to facilitate connections with other alumni.

The celebration of the Traditional Day of the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics in 2023 concluded vibrantly and meaningfully. We hope that those in attendance will continue to thrive and grow.