Nearly 1,300 students with more than 800 scientific research projects across eight disciplinary fields implemented in the 2025–2026 academic year not only reflect the scale but also reveal a clear trend: fundamental research, alongside technological development, is becoming a key component of the training process, enhancing students’ core competencies at the VNU University of Science (HUS).
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The 2026 Student Scientific Conference is not merely an annual academic activity, but a microcosm reflecting the quality of education closely linked with research and real-world practice.
According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Quốc Bình, Vice Rector and Head of the Organizing Committee, the quality of this year’s presentations has shown a marked improvement, with many topics addressing current issues and demonstrating research depth appropriate to students’ academic levels. Notably, the number of high-quality projects with publication potential continues to increase, and most students have demonstrated confidence in presenting and defending their research before academic panels.
A particularly noteworthy point is that many projects were carried out by second- and third-year students who have already engaged directly with contemporary technological and societal challenges. The scale and depth of these works reflect the growing research capacity of students, while also highlighting a strong shift toward an education model closely integrated with innovation and practical application.
The 2026 Student Scientific Conference of the VNU University of Science stands as clear evidence of a research-integrated education model - one of the key pillars in the development strategy of VNU. It also provides an environment for students to develop holistically, from professional competencies to creative thinking, preparing them to engage in cutting-edge fields of science and technology and contribute to national development.
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Concluding the conference, awards were presented to outstanding projects, clearly reflecting the quality and emerging trends in student research:
First Prize was awarded to student Bạch Thu Trang (K67, Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Biology, Faculty of Biology) for her research on genetic variants in individuals exposed to dioxin;
Second Prize went to the team of Nguyễn Quế Chi (K68, Water Resources and Environment, Faculty of Meteorology, Hydrology and Oceanography) and Nguyễn Kim Long (K69, Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Mathematics, Mechanics and Informatics) for their project titled “Study on flow characteristics in the Ba River basin using a hybrid model combining physical-based and data-driven approaches”;
Third Prize recognized an innovative approach to developing digital tourism associated with the preservation of H’mong culture by the student group: Thân Hà Linh, Lê Minh Thắng, Phạm Khánh Toàn (K68, Natural Geography) and Phạm Yến Ngọc (K69, Urban and Real Estate Development Management, Faculty of Geography).
