[Call for Participation] APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Member Webinar Series
Supporting the below United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:支持以下聯合國可持續發展目標:支持以下联合国可持续发展目标:
Launching in September 2026, the APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Member Webinar Series will showcase research, innovation, and engagement activities from APRU SCL member universities. The series will feature SCL Steering Committee members, Working Group leaders, and other scholars affiliated with these universities. Everyone is welcome to particpate.
Webinar 1 - VinUniversity
From Green Maturity to Smart Solutions:
University-Led Pathways for Sustainable Cities and Landscapes
Date & Time
September 8, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. Los Angels, Vancouver
September 9, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 a.m. Hong Kong / 7:00–8:30 a.m. Hanoi
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This webinar will explore how universities can contribute to sustainable urban and landscape development through research, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. Drawing on the work of VinUniversity’s Smart Green Transformation Center, the speakers will present approaches and technologies that support greener, smarter, and more resilient cities and landscapes, including urban sustainability frameworks, circular resource systems, and AI-enabled solutions for coastal and marine environments.
Speakers
- Thuc-Anh Phan – Associate Professor, Associate Vice Provost, and Executive Director, Smart Green Transformation Center, VinUniversity
- Duong Phung – Assistant Professor, College of Engineering and Computer Science and Smart Green Transformation Center, VinUniversity
- Viet Ly – Assistant Professor, College of Engineering and Computer Science and Smart Green Transformation Center, VinUniversity
This webinar is hosted under The APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (SCL) Program by the University of Oregon, that unites policy-makers, researchers, and practitioners from across disciplines to find answers to the big social, urban, and ecological questions of our time.

