HCM-UTE Holds Self-Defense Skills Seminar for Female Students

On October 19, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE, formerly Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education) held a seminar titled “Self-Defense Skills for Female Students.” The seminar aimed to raise female students’ awareness of personal safety and equip them with the knowledge to recognize risks and the skills to respond to potentially dangerous situations in their studies, daily activities and everyday life.

Attending the program on behalf of HCM-UTE were Dr. Tran Thanh Thuong, Director of the Office of Student Affairs; Le Phan Nhat Hang, M.A., Deputy Director of the Office of Student Affairs; and a large number of students. The speaker was Major Nguyen Thi Van, an officer of the Education Security Team, Internal Political Security Division, Ho Chi Minh City Police.

Opening the program, Dr. Tran Thanh Thuong, Director of the Office of Student Affairs, extended greetings to the speaker and female students on the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day, October 20. Dr. Tran Thanh Thuong also stressed the importance of equipping female students with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves against safety risks, especially as harassment and violence remain matters of public concern. Through the seminar, the University hopes to help students become more aware of prevention, proactively recognize unfavorable situations and know how to respond appropriately to protect themselves.

At the seminar, Major Nguyen Thi Van shared practical knowledge on recognizing safety risks in studying, daily activities and commuting, especially in places and areas with potential risks. Major Nguyen Thi Van also guided students through basic self-defense skills, including how to stay calm, respond firmly to threatening behavior, find a way out of dangerous areas and seek help when needed.

In addition to direct response skills, the seminar emphasized the importance of staying alert, observing one’s surroundings, and recognizing and protecting personal boundaries. Proactive prevention, assessing situations and choosing appropriate responses were highlighted as key factors that help students reduce risks and better protect themselves in a variety of circumstances.

During the Q&A session, students actively asked questions and shared concerns about personal safety and situations they might encounter in daily life. The speaker’s answers helped students better understand how to recognize risks, choose appropriate responses and proactively seek support from others or the relevant authorities when necessary.

Through the seminar, HCM-UTE’s female students gained the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen their awareness of self-protection, build habits of proactive risk prevention and respond safely to unfavorable situations. The seminar is also a practical part of the University’s efforts to care for and support students, contributing to a safe and civilized learning environment where every student can grow in awareness and develop holistically.

Text: Anh Thu – Translation: PP – Photos: Minh Khoi