On the afternoon of May 18, 2025, in a formal and creatively inspiring atmosphere, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education held the Summary and Award Ceremony for the 2024–2025 Student Research Conference. The event was not only an opportunity to honor outstanding student research but also a meaningful recognition of the silent yet invaluable contributions of faculty mentors.
Opening performance at the conference
In attendance were Dr. Vu Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Information under the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET); Prof. Dr. Huynh Van Son – President of the University; Dr. Bui Tran Quynh Ngoc – Vice President; M.Sc. Nguyen Ngoc Trung – Vice President; along with leaders of various departments, faculty mentors, and more than 500 students from research groups.
The University Leadership presented flowers to the Office of Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies –
Journal of Science on Vietnam Science and Technology Day (May 18)
Dr. Vu Thanh Binh presented the Minister’s Commendation Certificates to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in organizing the 2024 Science and Technology Awards for Students in Higher Education Institutions
In recent years, HCMUE has consistently identified science and technology development as one of its strategic pillars, playing a breakthrough role in the university’s sustainable growth. Research activities have been prioritized as a core mission, contributing to the training of teachers and specialists with solid professional expertise, independent thinking, and an innovative spirit to meet the evolving demands of the education sector and society.
The 2024–2025 academic year was highlighted by a series of remarkable research achievements:
- Thirteen out of fourteen student research projects submitted to the 2024 Science and Technology Awards for Students in Higher Education Institutions won prizes, including 2 First Prizes, 6 Second Prizes, 3 Third Prizes, and 2 Consolation Prizes.
- The University received an honorable Ministerial Commendation from MOET, recognizing one collective and four individuals for their outstanding contributions to organizing the 2024 Science and Technology Awards for Students in Higher Education Institutions
- At the 2024 Euréka Student Research Awards, HCMUE students competed with 42 projects and won 1 First Prize, 1 Second Prize, and 3 Consolation Prizes.
- At the University-level Student Research Conference, following the evaluation of 445 projects submitted by various departments, the judging panel awarded 5 First Prizes, 4 Second Prizes, 11 Third Prizes, and 15 Consolation Prizes. Notably, among the 35 award-winning projects:
+ Five projects were published in reputable international journals such as Antioxidants (ESCI, Q1), Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems (Scopus, Q3), and Condensed Matter and Interphases (Scopus, Q4).
+ Nineteen projects were published in Vietnamese academic journals, including Journal of Education, Journal of Psychology – Education, Vietnam Journal of Psychology, Journal of Education and Society, Journal of Science – Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Journal of Science – Ho Chi Minh City Open University, and Journal of Science – Dong Thap University…; Several projects have also been practically applied in teaching activities at educational institutions across Ho Chi Minh City.
Research projects for the 2024–2025 academic year were awarded at the university level.
The event concluded an exciting academic year filled with vibrant research activities, setting the stage for new breakthroughs by HCMUE students in the 2025–2026 academic year. With passion, creativity, and perseverance, they are expected to continue achieving remarkable accomplishments on their journey toward academic excellence.