The scientific research movement, participation in topics and creative competitions among students at universities and colleges in the province is increasingly developing with many practical topics, highly applicable in life. This is one of the activities that actively supports teaching and learning. Recognizing this important role, over the years, universities and colleges in the province have promoted scientific research activities, practically helping students access new knowledge, practice creative thinking skills, independent research ability and teamwork.

Students of Viet Tri University of Industry research and manufacture products to participate in the "Student Intelligence Technology" contest.

Passion for research

At the 2023 "Student Intelligence Technology" playground organized by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Vietnam Student Support and Development Center and Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd., the team from Viet Tri University of Industry was honored to win the second prize. With the theme "Manufacturing an automatic envelope folding device", the team of authors under the guidance of lecturer Nguyen Huu Quan - Faculty of Mechanical - Automotive Engineering came up with ideas, sketched 3D designs and manufactured the products for the competition.

Sharing about the process of completing from idea to product, student Dang Quang Linh - Faculty of Mechanical - Automotive Engineering said: "Immediately after having the idea, we discussed the plan, listened to the instructions and comments of the teachers, then the design using specialized software was sketched out so that the whole group could visualize the overall product we would make. During the actual process, after many tests, we also made changes and improvements to make the product more complete. The product is evaluated as quite simple, highly economical (due to low processing costs), automatic without using electrical equipment and control equipment, available components and easy processing, highly automated".

As the only female member of the author group, student Do Ngoc Diep shared: “During the process of implementing the topic, the group received enthusiastic attention and professional support from the school's leadership, as well as teachers in the department. Being able to participate in a technology topic, I feel more mature, and be able to apply the knowledge I have learned into practice. Especially at the competition, being able to exchange and learn knowledge and experience from other teams will help each student have more passion for creativity.”

The group of authors of the scientific research topic: "Exploiting the beauty of Mathematics in teaching and learning Mathematics towards developing a culture of Mathematics for students to meet the requirements of innovation in the general education program of Mathematics 2018" by the group of authors Ngo Duc Duy, a 3rd year student of Mathematics Pedagogy, Hung Vuong University, excellently won the First Prize of the "Science and Technology" award for students in the 2023-2024 school year. From the study of theoretical and practical foundations, the topic proposed a number of measures to develop the elements of a culture of Mathematics for students in teaching Mathematics through exploiting the beauty of Mathematics, meeting the requirements of innovation in the general education program of Mathematics 2018. Thereby contributing to developing in students the necessary competencies of global Vietnamese citizens in the new era.

Student Ngo Duc Duy and members presented scientific research topics.

Ngo Duc Duy shared: “Ever since I was in high school, I have had a love for numbers, for the magic of Mathematics. Becoming a student of Mathematics Education, studying in depth, along with the suggestions of teachers, I and the group of authors have found many new and attractive things about Mathematics. The more I research and learn, the more I feel the beauty of Mathematics, no longer the dryness of formulas and numbers, and I want to convey that to students, creating an attraction for Mathematics. In addition to this topic, in the past school years, I have also had the opportunity to participate as a member of a number of other research topics. For me, through each topic, I have become more mature in my work as well as formed scientific and effective working habits.”

Building a creative environment

The province currently has 10 universities and colleges with a total of over 6,500 students. In recent times, activities to support students in scientific research and innovative startups have been effectively implemented by schools, youth union organizations, and student associations. Currently, universities and colleges are maintaining and effectively developing 65 academic clubs, groups, teams, and study groups at branches. The model of "Studying with good friends" has effectively promoted the activities of good and excellent students helping average and weak students. In addition, activities to improve soft skills and study skills for students have also been focused on.

Comrade Nguyen Van Ky - Chairman of the Provincial Student Association said: "Currently, academic clubs have contributed to positive and effective changes in studying and scientific research among members and students. Following the orientation of the Central Association, the Provincial Student Association has actively directed student associations of affiliated schools to coordinate with faculties and professional groups to regularly organize competitions to create opportunities for students to maximize their learning and creativity". In the 2023-2024 school year, the whole province has 142 school-level scientific research topics registered and implemented at 5/5 school-level student associations.

Over the years, scientific research activities of Hung Vuong University students have been considered a strength and have always led the block of universities and colleges in the province and across the country. Scientific research activities not only help students consolidate the knowledge learned in the classroom, but the process of exploration and discovery also helps each student access new sources of knowledge and practice many skills in academic research. In addition, this is also an opportunity for students with a passion for scientific research to show their talents, a stepping stone to help them realize their dreams and ambitions in the future. Therefore, the University pays special attention to the physical facilities with a smart library system, laboratories equipped with modern machinery, and developing a team of highly qualified instructors.

Comrade Tran Thanh Vinh - Secretary of the Youth Union of the school said: "The school regularly organizes programs to encourage students to get acquainted with scientific research through many meaningful activities such as: Organizing conferences to train scientific research ideas for students, organizing the Hung Vuong University student idea contest to select excellent ideas, invest in research topics. In recent years, the school's students have regularly received scientific research awards among students: Euréka Student Scientific Research Award, National Student Scientific Research Award, Phu Tho Province Technical Innovation Competition".

Viet Tri University of Industry won second prize at the "Student Intelligence Technology" contest in 2023.

For Viet Tri University of Industry, right from the beginning of the school year, the School Youth Union and Student Association have actively reviewed, consolidated and developed academic clubs, teams, and student study and scientific research groups. Currently, the system of academic clubs, teams, and scientific research groups has been invested in, innovated and improved in quality by the school and the Youth Union and Student Association.

Comrade Nguyen Van Thinh - Chairman of the Student Association of the school said: "In the 2023-2024 school year, along with maintaining the stability of the clubs, the Association has established 2 new clubs, established a system of clubs under the faculty focusing on 3 key areas: Information Technology, Foreign Languages ​​and Skills, the clubs have attracted more than 700 students to participate".

The branches promote the emulation movement of learning and scientific research through academic competitions, subject Olympics, English Olympics, specialized competitions, organizing competitions, forums, and seminars on innovative learning methods; supporting research and learning materials for students through open document systems and online libraries.

Right from the beginning of the school year, the Student Union coordinated with the School Youth Union to launch a scientific research movement for students. The Student Union and the Youth Union actively coordinated with the Department of Science and Technology to deploy, urge and inspect the implementation. In the 2023-2024 school year, 100% of the branches participated in student scientific research with a total of 20 topics from 20 research groups attracting the participation of 57 students. The School Youth Union and Student Union launched and proposed more than 1,000 creative scientific and technological ideas to participate in the campaign "Each member, youth, one creative idea".

Practice has proven that scientific research among students is a correct and effective orientation in university education. Through that, students will have a solid foundation to enter the professional working environment in the future.

Thu Ha