Kiến tạo một nền đại học thực thụ

Vũ Thành Tự Anh (*)Thứ Năm,  3/9/2015, 09:05 (GMT+7)

(TBKTSG) – Kiến thiết một nền giáo dục đại học thực thụ và tạo sinh khí cho nó là điều kiện tiên quyết để đưa nước ta trở nên giàu mạnh và văn minh. Không thể có một nền đại học thực thụ nếu không có tự do học thuật.

Tuy có hơn 300 trường đại học nhưng nước ta vẫn chưa có một nền đại học thực thụ. Do vậy không đáng ngạc nhiên khi các trường đại học của ta lạc hậu ngay cả với các trường đại học trong khu vực Đông Nam Á. Với một đất nước hơn 90 triệu dân, lại đang ở cuối thời kỳ dân số vàng, đây là một cơ hội bị bỏ lỡ, đồng thời là một bất lợi to lớn khi hội nhập và cạnh tranh toàn cầu. Kinh nghiệm thế giới cho thấy bên cạnh năng suất và thể chế, giáo dục nói chung và giáo dục đại học nói riêng là một trụ cột cho phát triển kinh tế. Tiếp tục đọc “Kiến tạo một nền đại học thực thụ”

Tại sao Việt Nam không bị đồng hóa sau 1.000 năm Bắc thuộc?

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Tác giả: Nguyễn Hải Hoành

Tiếng ta còn thì nước ta còn!

Đồng hóa dân tộc (national assimilation) gồm: 1- Đồng hóa tự nhiên, tức quá trình dân tộc A trong giao tiếp với dân tộc B, do chịu ảnh hưởng lâu dài của B mà A tự nhiên dần dần mất bản sắc của mình, cuối cùng bị B đồng hóa; đây là một xu hướng tự nhiên trong tiến trình lịch sử loài người. 2- Đồng hóa cưỡng chế: sự cưỡng bức một dân tộc nhỏ yếu hơn chấp nhận ngôn ngữ, chữ viết, phong tục, tập quán của một dân tộc lớn mạnh hơn; đây là một tội ác.

Đồng hóa dân tộc chủ yếu diễn ra dưới hình thức đồng hóa văn hóa, trong đó chủ thể đồng hóa thường là một nền văn hóa mạnh và tiên tiến (như đông dân hơn, kinh tế phát triển hơn, đã có chữ viết, có các hệ tư tưởng), đối tượng đồng hóa thường là nền văn hóa yếu và lạc hậu hơn. Đồng hóa ngôn ngữ là công cụ đồng hóa văn hóa thông dụng nhất, quan trọng nhất, hiệu quả nhất. Một dân tộc bị mất tiếng nói mẹ đẻ của mình và phải nói tiếng của một dân tộc khác thì không còn giữ được bản sắc dân tộc nữa. Tiếp tục đọc “Tại sao Việt Nam không bị đồng hóa sau 1.000 năm Bắc thuộc?”

Supporting Sustainable Forest Plantations in Vietnam

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Supporting Sustainable Forest Plantations in Vietnam

March 27, 2015

More than 43,000 households in Vietnam received access to low-interest loans and technical support to establish 76,500 hectares of forest plantation under the Forest Sector Development Project supported by the World Bank.

A World Bank-supported project has brought strong social, environmental and economic benefits to local communities

HUE, March 27, 2015 – More than 43,000 households in central Vietnam have received access to micro finance and technical support to establish over 76,500 hectares of forest under a World Bank-supported project. Tiếp tục đọc “Supporting Sustainable Forest Plantations in Vietnam”

How kids in Vietnam, other countries embark on extreme journeys to school (photos)

TUOI TRE NEWS

Updated : 09/07/2015 18:16 GMT + 7

As the world marks the 48th annual International Literacy Day on Tuesday, have a look at how children in Vietnam and several Asian countries go to school in this photo feature provided by World Vision Vietnam.

Millions of children across Asia returned to school this month, pursuing their right to education. The new school year in Vietnam officially kicked off on September 5.

While many have schools in their own communities, others have to go on long and difficult journeys to access their education, which is a major challenge in Asia and the Pacific.

In remote villages, schools are often far away and difficult to reach. The distance from home to school is one of the reasons why 26.3 million children are out of school in Asia and the Pacific, according to UNESCO. Tiếp tục đọc “How kids in Vietnam, other countries embark on extreme journeys to school (photos)”

Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development : 17 SDGs (in short and long forms) – Chương trình nghị sự 2030 cho Phát triển Bền vững: 17 Mục tiêu (tóm gọn và nguyên thủy)

Source: UN in collaboration with Project Everyone

SHORT FORM – TÓM GỌN

1. No Poverty – Xóa Đói
2. Zero Hunger – Xóa Nghèo
3. Good Health and Well-being – Khỏe mạnh và Đời sống tốt đẹp
4. Quality Education – Giáo dục chất lượng
5. Gender equality – Bình đẳng giới
6. Clean water and Sanitation – Nước sạch và Điều kiện vệ sinh
7. Affordable and clean Energy – Năng lượng sạch và giá rẻ Tiếp tục đọc “Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development : 17 SDGs (in short and long forms) – Chương trình nghị sự 2030 cho Phát triển Bền vững: 17 Mục tiêu (tóm gọn và nguyên thủy)”

Infrastructure Resilience to Disasters

Author: Stephanie E. Chang
National Academy for Engineering

Designing resilient infrastructure systems will require collaborative efforts by engineers and social scientists.

Urban societies depend heavily on the proper functioning of infrastructure systems such as electric power, potable water, and transportation networks. Normally invisible, this reliance becomes painfully evident when infrastructure systems fail during disasters. Moreover, because of the network properties of infrastructure, damage in one location can disrupt service in an extensive geographic area. The societal disruption caused by infrastructure failures is therefore disproportionately high in relation to actual physical damage. Tiếp tục đọc “Infrastructure Resilience to Disasters”

World must avert devastating flood of climate refugees

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A senior British politician says we face a humanitarian crisis on an immense scale if millions of people have to flee the impacts of global warming.

By Alex Kirby

Global-net – LONDON, 8 September, 2015 – The former leader of one of the UK’s main political parties says the world will undergo more resource wars and huge movements of desperate people unless it tackles climate change effectively.

Lord Ashdown, who was leader of Britain’s Liberal Democrats for 11 years, describes the present flight of refugees from Syria and other conflict areas as a “rehearsal” for the vast humanitarian disaster he believes will soon unfold. Tiếp tục đọc “World must avert devastating flood of climate refugees”

Watch the historic moment when UN adopts ‘charter for people and planet’ – UN official

9 September 2015 – The top United Nations official who oversaw the negotiations that whittled down more than 500 proposals into 17 goals to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice and tackle climate change says it will be a “historic moment” when world leaders formally commit to the Sustainable Development Goals later this month. Tiếp tục đọc “Watch the historic moment when UN adopts ‘charter for people and planet’ – UN official”

Vietnam to fine those using cellphones while driving

Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 09/10/2015 18:20 GMT + 7

People using cellphones while driving will likely be fined up to US$35.6 in the near future, according to a draft decree of the Ministry of Transport detailing penalties for traffic law violators.

Accordingly, a fine ranging from VND600,000 (US$26.7) to VND800,000 ($35.6) has been proposed for this act by the board that drafted the decree. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam to fine those using cellphones while driving”

Viet Nam, Republic of Korea hold fourth strategic dialogue

Updated  September, 10 2015 09:37:00
The Vietnamese delegation was led by Deputy Minister Ho Xuan Son and the RoK delegation was headed by First Vice Minister Cho Tae-yong. — Photo VNA

SEOUL (VNS) — The fourth strategic dialogue on diplomacy, security and defence at the deputy foreign minister level between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in Seoul on Tuesday. Tiếp tục đọc “Viet Nam, Republic of Korea hold fourth strategic dialogue”

Loss from dead fish reaches US$241,000

Updated  September, 10 2015 17:09:00

Fish breeding cages in Cha Va River. Total initial loss following a mass death of fish five days ago in the river has amounted to VND5.3 billion (US$241,000). — Photo dantri.com

BA RIA-VUNG TAU — A joint team of investigators from Long Son Commune People’s Committee and Agriculture Department reported the total initial loss following a mass death of fish five days ago in Cha Va River in  has amounted to VND5.3 billion (US$241,000). Tiếp tục đọc “Loss from dead fish reaches US$241,000”

Germany claims success for elite universities drive

Report praises US$5-billion scheme for making leading universities more competitive — but some smaller institutions have done just as well.

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Humboldt University in Berlin, one of the ‘elite’ institutions favoured by Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

Nature – For a decade, Germany’s government has tried to explode the myth that all the country’s universities are equal. In 2006, it launched an 11-year, €4.6-billion (US$5-billion) programme that aimed to make the best German universities more competitive with the likes of Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard. The campaign, called the Excellence Initiative, led to 14 institutions gaining the common — although unofficial — label of ‘elite’. Tiếp tục đọc “Germany claims success for elite universities drive”

Eat in style – Know the origin: A joint mission to better Vietnam’s environment and consumers’ health

WWF – August 14th – 24th 2015, seafood certified as responsibly farmed in Vietnam will be officially available for the domestic market at many eateries. The certification denotes the seafood has met strict standards that ensure food safety and minimize environmental impact. This is part of Sustainable Seafood Week 2015, organized by WWF-Vietnam, to introduce the world’s newest trend in stylish dining: sustainability.

In support of responsible production and products, which have gained worldwide popularity and become a significant indicator of a modern, healthy and positive lifestyle, the Sustainable Seafood Week with the message “Eat in style – Know the origin”, is urging Vietnamese consumers to join the international call for products from responsible sources.

Participating restaurants in Sustainable Seafood Week 2015, serving responsibly produced seafood (certified by ASC eco-label)

During the 10 days, besides introducing Vietnam’s responsibly farmed seafood to the domestic market, the program will engage consumers in an array of exciting activities to raise awareness about sustainable seafood, through a display of informative artworks, a theme-inspired flash mob and exciting mini-games at Crescent Mall, District 7, Ho Chi Minh city. Consumers can visit www.cabenvung.vn to find the full list of restaurants participating in the program, and also pledge their support online to the demand for sustainable seafood in Vietnam. Tiếp tục đọc “Eat in style – Know the origin: A joint mission to better Vietnam’s environment and consumers’ health”

Sustainable Fishing in Vietnam

WWF– Tram Chim National Park is one of the most important remaining expanses of wetlands in Vietnam. While most fishing in the park is forbidden, some locals exercise traditional rights to fish for food and a living. WWF works in Tram Chim to restore natural water flows, fisheries and wildlife.