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Not only a place to train skills, universities are also incubators for responsible technologies and digital talent - the main pillars that the United Nations Global Digital Compact is aiming for. This is the key message during the visit of Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Deputy Secretary-General, to Phenikaa University on January 16, 2026. In the context that the digital era is reshaping every aspect of life, the Global Digital Compact has been adopted by the United Nations as a key framework for action towards an open, safe and inclusive digital future. The focus of this agenda does not stop at technical infrastructure, but focuses on developing digital talent, promoting responsible technology and affirming the role of higher education as an inseparable link in the innovation ecosystem associated with sustainable development. Download UN Deputy Secretary General working on developing digital talent and sustainable technology at Phenikaa University - Photo: VGP/Thu TrangExchanging at the meeting, Prof.Dr. Ho Xuan Nang, Chairman of Phenikaa University Council, commented that the development of technology today is no longer a purely technical story but has touched on profound issues of ethics and social policy. The mission of a modern university does not stop at simply training or research functions, but must become a multi-dimensional dialogue space, where scientific knowledge is closely linked with humanistic values and long-term impact on the community. To realize the vision of an innovation ecosystem, the school representative shared a strategy to focus on key areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor chips, robotics, autonomous systems and data science. The core point in this orientation is the close connection between research activities and the practical needs of the digital economy, ensuring that each technological advance contributes to the overall development of society. Download Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill discussed the responsibilities of the young generation in the face of emerging technology trends - Photo: VGP/Thu Trang During the live dialogue session with lecturers and students, Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill spent a lot of time discussing the responsibilities of the young generation in the face of emerging technology trends. According to the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, universities play a fundamental role in shaping critical thinking and ethical standards for future technology workers. He affirmed that while the world still has billions of people without access to the Internet, the challenge of the digital gap lies not only in physical infrastructure but also in human capacity and the way technology is designed and deployed. The open academic space at the meeting also recognized practical concerns from students about their research roadmap and desire to contribute to the community in the digital era. These shares once again affirm the position of higher education in connecting technical advances with inclusive development goals, ensuring technology is always a tool to serve the benefit and sustainability of humanity. Thu Trang
