The awards ceremony took place at Guildhall, London (England) on 5/9, with 148 nominees across 22 categories. FPT University (FPTU) won the Marketing Campaign of the Year award for its project "STEM Education in the Age of AI."
This win marks the first time a Vietnamese university has been recognized in this prestigious category within the global education awards system.
A university representative stated that the category attracted significant attention, honoring creative and inspiring marketing campaigns in global education with measurable impact. FPTU was the sole Vietnamese representative in the final round, alongside prestigious educational institutions such as the University of Manchester and the University of Oxford.
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University representative receiving the award at London's City Hall (England). Photo: FPT University |
University representative receiving the award at London's City Hall (England). Photo: FPT University
FPTU launched "STEM Education in the Age of AI" as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes education and the global job market. The campaign provides free AI training courses to over 15,000 school leaders, teachers, and students in Vietnam and internationally.
The campaign's series of activities began in 2024 and has since expanded widely. The "Principal 4.0" conference attracted over 1,200 school leaders. Additionally, 8,500 teachers participated in training courses on applying AI in teaching.
The campaign also organized AI learning experience programs for over 3,600 students. Nearly 4,700 teachers attended the "STEM in AI Era" course, both online and in person.
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STEM Education in AI Era training session. Photo: FPT University |
STEM Education in AI Era training session. Photo: FPT University
The training content is diverse, covering Python programming, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, and AI applications in lesson planning, presentations, and project implementation. The campaign enhances the digital capacity of teachers and students.
An FPTU representative said the university aims to bring AI and STEM closer to general education in Vietnam. Campaign activities have been widely disseminated on reputable media channels domestically and internationally.
"STEM Education in the Age of AI" has also attracted millions of online views. Thousands of students directly participated in experiential activities, supported by major technology companies. The campaign contributes to Resolution 57-NQ/TW's goal of developing high-quality human resources in the digital age. By disseminating new knowledge and skills, the campaign supports teachers and students in preparing for the future workforce, fostering creative, confident, and responsible digital citizens.
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The university organizes competitions and events on AI and technology for students. Photo: FPT University |
The university organizes competitions and events on AI and technology for students. Photo: FPT University
Furthermore, FPTU is a pioneer in organizing training activities and events introducing technology and AI programs to the community: online classes, FPTU GenAI Day, "STEM Education Program in the Age of AI" training project, and GenAI 2025 technology exhibition, each attracting thousands of attendees.
According to a university representative, this award win showcases Vietnam's educational standing globally. It also demonstrates FPT University's commitment to social responsibility through concrete actions and contributions to the community.
The PIEoneer Awards, organized annually since 2017 by The PIE (Professionals in International Education), recognize outstanding initiatives and efforts in international education. A panel of experts carefully selects nominees from hundreds of applications each year.
Established in 2006, FPT University is part of FPT Corporation, a leading technology corporation in Vietnam. The university pioneers the application of technology in education with clear directions like the "AI First" philosophy, the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, and an international network of over 200 universities and educational organizations globally. Currently, 98% of FPTU students find employment within 12 months of graduation, many working at major international corporations worldwide.
Hoang Dan
