RMIT Vietnam Asia Pacific Smart and Sustainable Cities Hub

The SSC Hub works across RMIT University to establish it as the leading university for smart and sustainable cities research and impact in the Asia Pacific

The RMIT Vietnam Asia Pacific Smart and Sustainable Cities Hub (SSC Hub)​ leverages RMIT expertise to drive digital and green advancements in Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region through collaborative research, training and engagement. While there is a focus on Vietnam, we seek to support local and central governments across the Asia-Pacific by connecting RMIT researchers with external stakeholders.

Enable, develop and train research capability

for excellence and impact at RMIT Vietnam

Support Vietnamese society

to develop research, policy and practice capability for national development goals

Enable RMIT researchers

to engage across Vietnam and Australia

Provide a visible point of engagement

for Vietnam and international partners to work with RMIT

Pursue new research, training and engagement opportunities

in the Asia-Pacific including via RMIT Europe

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Strategic alignment, mission and vision

Find out more about the SSC Hub's strategic alignment, thematic content, mission and vision. 

Leadership

We collaborate with governments, private firms, international agencies and partner universities to make a regional impact and drive innovation.

Professor Jago Dodson

Professor Andrew Butt

Professor Trung Nguyen

Activities

Since our launch in April 2024, the SSC Hub has conducted activites that include strategy development, PhD projects, mobility grants, thematic seminars and networking opportunities. Our activities aim to:

  • Build RMIT Vietnam capability through research and training.
  • Organising forums, thematic seminars and networking activities to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Engage with Vietnam and Asia Pacific stakeholders.
  • Support collaborative Australia-Vietnam research engagement and mobility, and connect with Europe.
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Research and publications

SSC Hub research results in white papers, industry reports and publications

Media and publicity

SSC Hub has been featured in various Vietnamese media outlets, which highlight our research, collaborations and initiatives. As of end-2024, our work has been featured in over 47 media pieces and reached 8 million views through audience engagement on social platforms. 

Our initiatives have been covered by leading Vietnamese media including Tuoi Tre Newspaper, VNExpress and Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV), reflecting the growing impact of our efforts in shaping sustainable urban development.

Our partners​

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Interested in collaboration?

Visit us

Address: RMIT Saigon South Campus, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 

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