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National Knowledge-Sharing Workshop on Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Vietnam

13/11/2024

On November 6-7, 2024, at Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel, the National Knowledge-Sharing Workshop on Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Vietnam was held under the coordination of Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) and the Mekong Institute (MI). The workshop was organized to evaluate the results of the project: “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies and Innovations in Lower Mekong Countries” and to plan future strategies for enhancing CSA adoption in Vietnam.

Scientific Seminar Staphylococcus aureus: Concepts of Microbiology, Proof of Concept in Production of Novel Antibacterial Compounds

13/11/2024

On November 12, 2024, during the second working week of Professor Roberto Spurio from the University of Camerino - Italy at the Faculty of Food Technology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, the research group "Microbiology and Food Safety" invited Professor delivered a seminar on "Staphylococcus aureus: Concepts of Microbiology, Proof of Concept in Production of Novel Antibacterial Compounds" to the "Microbiology and Food Safety" research group, faculty members, researchers, technicians, and interested students.

Healthy eating

11/11/2024

Good nutrition is about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. Healthy eating patterns can include foods and beverages that reflect preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations. Healthy eating emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and protein.

Sugar compounds in milk nourish infants

08/11/2024

The findings of a new study suggest that cow’s milk could be a source of selective oligosaccharides that could make therapeutic prebiotics for infants…

Enhancing Cooperation between Vietnam National University of Agriculture and BOKU University, Austria

04/11/2024

To promote cooperation between Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria, a delegation from BOKU paid a working visit to VNUA on October 30, 2024.

Seminar Bioeconomy at BOKU: Fostering Vietnam-Austria collaboration

01/11/2024

As climate change intensifies, the global shift towards a sustainable, bio-based economy has gained significant momentum. To address this pressing issue, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and the Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) recently organized a seminar titled "Bioeconomy at BOKU: Scientific and Technological Aspects."

Inauguration of the 2024 Food Analysis Training Course sponsored by Japan

31/10/2024

Within the framework of the ASEAN-MAFF HRD Project “Human Resource Development in Agriculture and Food-related Areas through Partnership with Universities in ASEAN Region ” funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan and coordinated by the ASEAN Secretariat, the Vietnam National University of Agriculture has been assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam to organize a training course on Food Analysis from October 28, 2024, to November 1, 2024.

Food safety culture: Sharing experiences from international experts

30/10/2024

Food safety has been, is, and will continue to be a global concern, particularly in Vietnam, as it is closely related to human health. Numerous measures have been implemented to ensure and improve food safety. However, the key to success in guaranteeing food safety lies in people's awareness, actions, and behaviors regarding this issue.

Vegetarian and some discussions on human nutritional needs

09/10/2024

From a scientific perspective, common knowledge about nutrition agrees that the human body requires a complete range of nutrients to function well. Many diseases caused by nutrient deficiencies have been reported, and recommendations for the dosage of certain nutrients have been established. For example, the recommended daily intake of calcium for adults aged 19–50 is 1000 mg/day, or for iodine, 140 µg/day

A transport route of peptides to the brain

07/10/2024

It was well known that dietary di/tripeptides elicit preventive effects against lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia, etc. Although there have been evidential reports that the intake of protein hydrolysate improved impaired memory in humans, limited studies on bioavailability, in particular, beyond the blood-brain barrier (BBB) of candidates in hydrolysate may prevent their extensive physiological studies

Training for improvement of food safety management and practices

27/09/2024

In line with the 2024 activity plan of the project “Developing human resources for agriculture and food-related fields through ASEAN universities” (ASEAN - MAFF – HRD phase 4), Vietnam National University of Agriculture has organized the training course “Food Safety Management 2024”.

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