On May 10, 2026, International School – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, organized the 18th Student Scientific Research Conference for the 2025–2026 academic year. The annual academic event aims to recognize and honor students’ research and innovation efforts, while also creating a platform for academic exchange, idea sharing, and fostering a spirit of scientific inquiry throughout the student community.
The conference was attended by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Ha Nam – Deputy Head of the Department of Science and Innovation at Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh – VNU-IS Vice Rector along with a large number of experts, faculty members, staff, and students.
In his opening speech, Vice Rector Nguyen Van Dinh expressed his pride in the conference as a reflection of students’ creativity and intellectual engagement in scientific research activities at the School. This year, out of 179 research projects involving more than 500 students, 49 outstanding projects were selected for presentation, demonstrating the vibrant and growing scientific research movement across VNU-IS.
Notably, this year’s research topics covered a wide range of fields, including economics and management, finance and accounting, technology and engineering, biotechnology, and linguistics. Such diversity not only reflects the School’s broad academic portfolio, but also highlights the growing trend toward interdisciplinary approaches — an essential requirement in modern higher education.
According to Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh, scientific research is not only about producing academic outputs, but also serves as an effective educational tool. Through the research process, students develop analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and communication competencies — all of which are essential for their future careers and contributions to society. At the same time, student research projects also contribute to the scientific community by expanding knowledge, opening up new approaches, and inspiring further exploration.
The 18th Student Scientific Research Conference featured seven specialized panels, bringing together a wide variety of research topics spanning environment, culture, climate, economics, finance, agriculture, and more.
Following project presentations, defense sessions, and evaluations by faculty members and experts, the judging panels convened to finalize the results. The School awarded 14 Consolation Prizes, 14 Third Prizes, 14 Second Prizes, and 7 First Prizes to the most outstanding projects.
The 7 First Prize-winning Projects Included
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vo Ha Gia Minh, Nguyen Thi Dan Phuong, and Ho Manh Thang with the project “The Sociocultural Impact of Learning, Environmentalism, and Ethnocentrism on Customer Engagement with Locally Pro-environmental Products.”
Nguyen Minh Quan and Dao Thi Lan Anh with the project “Strategic Uses of Silence in Interaction: A Critical Discourse Analysis Perspective.”
Nguyen Manh Tien with the project “The Impact of FTSE Russell Market Reclassification on Stock Returns and Volatility: Evidence from Viet Nam.”
Nguyen Thi Hai Anh, Nguyen Duc Quang Anh, Nguyen Minh Anh, and Nguyen Viet Huy Hoang with the project “Algebraic-Topology-Aware Temporal Graph Memory and Loop Detection for Zero-shot Embodied AI for Visual Navigation.”
Nguyen Thi Mai Hanh, Nguyen Duc Quang Anh, and Nguyen Minh Anh with the project “Interleaved Selective State Space Models for Efficient WiFi-Based 3D Multi-Person Pose Estimation.”
Dam Trung Kien, Cao Thi Thu Trang, Phan Nhu Dat, and Tran Thi Yen with the project “Stacked Hybrid Ensemble Framework for Uncertainty-Aware Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization of Perishable Goods.”
Nguyen Duc Quang Anh, Nguyen Minh Anh, and Ngo Phuong Hoa with the project “Learning Unified Representations for Water Level Forecasting in Viet Nam.”
