Overview of the Opening Ceremony
In his opening speech, Mr. Khandke Ashwin Madhav expressed his delight in working with EIU to co-organize LeX 2025. He emphasized the importance of the Design Thinking approach throughout the programme and encouraged students to collaborate closely, aim for shared goals, and create value for the communities they serve.
SP students engage in a Design Thinking session
Before diving into their community immersion journey, SP students were introduced to EIU’s Innovation Ecosystem. They toured key facilities including the Library, Cyber Security Center, Fablab, Center for Sustainable Solutions, and the Industry 4.0 Innovation Center.
SP students explore the learning environment at EIU
That same afternoon, EIU and SP students began group work guided by Design Thinking methodology, under the supervision of SP facilitators. As part of the programme, Mr. Vo Anh Khoa—Deputy Director of Becamex IDC’s Administration Department, Head of Operations at BLOCK71 Saigon, and guest speaker—delivered a talk on Binh Duong’s development and Becamex’s innovation ecosystem.
Mr. Vo Anh Khoa shares insights on Binh Duong’s development and innovation landscape
Running from March 31 to April 11, 2025, the LeX Programme includes community activities in Cu Chi and Binh Phuoc. Students are divided into three groups to apply Design Thinking to projects such as protecting farmers from pesticide exposure, optimizing corn harvesting, and developing sustainable farming models.
The LeX Programme not only helps students sharpen their problem-solving skills but also fosters cultural exchange between Vietnamese and international students. It strengthens the collaborative relationship between EIU and Singaporean institutions, particularly Singapore Polytechnic.
A few highlights from the programme:
