5 May 2023

StudyUK Alumni awards winner graphic featuring Trinh Khanh

Trinh Khanh Ha was awarded the Business and Innovation award, while Nguyen Huu Tu won the Social Impact Award. These awards recognise the exceptional achievements of international students who have studied in the UK and have made a significant impact in their chosen fields.

Trinh Khanh Ha is a graduate of Cardiff Metropolitan University’s MBA programme, where she developed her skills in management and entrepreneurship. Following this, she co-founded Vulcan Augmetics – a tech start-up that develops and manufactures highly functional and affordable robotic arms, aiming to bring technology to the life of people with disabilities in developing nations.

StudyUK Alumni awards winner graphic featuring Nguyen Huu Tu

Nguyen Huu Tu, a Cardiff University alumnus, has been recognised for his leading role in mobilising over 86,800 health professionals to organise thousands of health campaigns across Vietnam. During the Covid-19 pandemic he helped organise thousands of doctors to support the health system during this period of intense pressure.

Kieron Rees, Assistant Director, Universities Wales said

“We are incredibly proud to see alumni of Welsh universities like Trinh Khanh Ha and Nguyen Huu Tu becoming leaders in their fields. Their achievements are a testament to the exceptional quality of education and support provided by our universities, and to the outstanding talent within Wales’ international student community.

“We look forward to welcoming more talented and ambitious students from Vietnam to Wales and supporting them in achieving their potential.

“Congratulations to Trinh Khanh Ha and Nguyen Huu Tu on their outstanding achievements, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”