On October 31, 2025, at Hoa Lac, within the framework of the 2025 Annual Conference on Education and Scientific Research, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) held the IMG Award Ceremony – For the Cause of Education.
The annual award aims to honor outstanding educators, scientists, and talented students of VNU, contributing to spreading intellectual values and the spirit of dedication to the community.
The ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son, President of VNU; Dr. Le Tu Minh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IMG Investment JSC, Chairman of the IMG Foundation; along with university leaders, distinguished lecturers, and excellent students of VNU.
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With a total prize value of 900 million VND, the award recognized two outstanding scientists and two talented students. This marks the third consecutive year that the IMG Foundation – For the Cause of Education has been implemented at VNU, continuing to promote humanistic values and encourage intellectuals and young talents of Vietnam’s leading university.
Honoring Exemplary Educators – Shining with Knowledge and Dedication
According to Decision No. 3496/QĐ-ĐHQGHN dated July 7, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Manh Tri, from the University of Science, won First Prize (500 million VND). Prof. Dr. Đang Hoang Minh, from the University of Education, received Second Prize (200 million VND).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Manh Tri is among Vietnam’s leading organic chemists. He received the Ta Quang Buu Award 2024, with research ranked among the top 5% of global scientific works. He has published over 40 international papers, supervised 3 PhD candidates, 17 master’s students, and 50 undergraduates. For several consecutive years, he has been listed among the Top 100,000 most influential scientists in the world (EDCs). He also won the VNU Science and Technology Award 2021, further solidifying the reputation of VNU and the University of Science in global academia.
“The IMG Award marks a special milestone in my teaching and research career,” said by Dr. Tri. “I believe that partnerships with enterprises like the IMG Foundation will inspire scientists to innovate and contribute more to the nation.”
Prof.Dr. Dang Hoang Minh, Director of the Institute for Clinical Research in Social – Psychological – Educational Studies, was granted the Professor title in 2023 and named Outstanding Teacher of 2024 by the Ministry of Education and Training. With over 90 scientific publications, she exemplifies dedication, responsibility, and creativity in education. She represented Vietnam’s teaching community at a national meeting with General Secretary To Lam on November 20, 2024, where she spoke on behalf of educators about the role of intellectuals in educational reform.
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Alongside the teachers, two exemplary students of VNU were also recognized: Nguyen Bao Dung, majoring in Computer Science – University of Engineering and Technology with the First Prize (150 million VND); Nguyen Minh Hang, majoring in Chemistry – University of Science with the second Prize (50 million VND).
