In 2020, the University of Danang (UD) overcame challenges and difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters, brought into play the tradition of solidarity, wisdom and enthusiasm of all staff, lecturers and students, achieved outstanding and comprehensive results in all fields.

On December 16, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu – President of the University of Danang (UD), hosted the meeting with Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest (Director of the Asia – Pacific Region, Francophonie University Association – AUF) and Mr. Chékou Oussouman (Director of the Asia – Pacific Region, International Organization of La Francophonie – OIF) on the occasion of their visit to the UD to grant support packages for students who are bearing financial difficulties due to recent natural disasters.

Recently, Prof. Dr. Le Thanh Nhan, Director of the Danang International Institute of Technology (DNIIT) under the University of Danang (UD), was awarded the title of Honorary Professor by the UD.

On November 8, the University of Danang (UD) hosted the final of the National English Contest for students “Star Awards 2020” which was organized by the UD’s Youth Union in collaboration with Youth Unions of Vietnam national universities, regional universities, key universities and the companionship of Wilmar CLV Group.

Recently, the University of Danang (UD) has virtually signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the prestigious Politecnico di Milano - PoliMi (Italy), which drew the attendance of the UD’s Vice President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Quang Son and the PoliMi’s Rector’s Delegate for International Affairs Prof. Stefano Ronchi.

Recently, the University of Danang (UD) has signed the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the establishment of academic cooperation with George Mason University (GMU), USA. Especially, the ceremony was held online with the attendance of GMU’s Vice President David Burge and the UD’s Vice President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Quang Son.

Recently, a cooperation agreement aiming at improvement of foreign languages training testing and assessment to meet output standard and international integration was signed between University of Technology and Education - the University of Da Nang (UTE - UD) and University of Foreign Language Studies ​​– the University of Danang (UFLS-UD)

On September 18, the University of Danang (UD) organized the online workshop on “Innovation-oriented university – Quality management and brand development” with the main speaker was Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Duc, former Vice President of the Vietnam National University (VNU) – Hanoi, Head of Advisory Group – National Committee on Education and Training Innovation.

The beautiful beaches with great tourism potential of Vietnam shall be accompanied by a useful companion namely "Smart floating garbage collector " of the group of students (students) of the University of Danang - University of Science and Technology (DUT) who has just won the "Best Presentation" award at the eProjects-2020 Innovation Showcase held in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the middle of August 2020, the member universities of the University of Danang (UD) have implemented the 2020 - 2021 new school year plan which promptly issued many practical support policies for current students.