SP7 - IUC - On December 14, 2025, Quy Nhon University (QNU) held a seminar on waste sorting, household waste reduction, and organic waste treatment under Project No. 7 of the IUC–QNU Program. The activity contributes to strengthening appropriate waste management practices, moving toward a sustainable environment for learning and research.

The seminar was organized as a forum to exchange and share solutions for sorting and reducing household waste, while also proposing organic waste treatment options suited to actual conditions at QNU. The event attracted university staff, lecturers, postgraduate learners, students, and individuals interested in waste management and environmental protection. Through these discussions, the seminar helped raise awareness, promote source separation, and gradually shape an effective waste management model—improving campus landscape and the living and learning environment across the University.

Speakers presented technical and professional content at the seminar.

Presentations at the seminar provided an in - depth analysis of the current situation of waste sorting and treatment in a university setting, while also highlighting challenges in implementation at QNU. Many contributions focused on clarifying how source-separation models and organic waste treatment approaches could be applied in line with the University’s infrastructure, available space, and operational characteristics. These analyses helped identify feasible pathways to support research, piloting, and implementation in the coming period.

Faculty members and students exchanged ideas and took part in hands-on waste sorting activities during the program.

Alongside the discussion sessions, a field survey was conducted to document the current status of sorting, collection of household waste, and organic waste treatment within the QNU campus. The survey helped pinpoint existing limitations in waste management and provided practical evidence to assess the feasibility of proposed solutions for future research and rollout.

Field survey on waste sorting and treatment practices across the QNU campus.

Organized within Project No. 7 of the IUC - QNU Program, the activity reflects QNU’s commitment to integrating sustainable development into training, research, and institutional management. The professional exchanges and field survey outcomes provide a foundation for the University to continue studying, refining, and implementing suitable approaches - contributing to a green, safe, and friendly learning environment.

Project members, lecturers, and students took a commemorative photo at the seminar.

Nguyen Quy

Vo Thien An