In the dynamic flow of higher education innovation, science and technology are not only a measure of academic capacity but also the "core driving force" enabling universities to create value for the community and society. On January 10, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade (HUIT) held a Conference to Review Science and Technology Activities for the 2024-2025 academic year. The event aimed to review the research and creative achievements of its lecturers and students, recognize outstanding accomplishments, and outline strategic directions for the development of scientific research and technology transfer in the coming period.
Attending the conference were distinguished guests and university leaders. Representing the invited guests was Mr. Doan Kim Thanh, Director of the Youth Science and Technology Development Center. From HUIT, the attendees included Meritorious Teacher, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan – Secretary of the Party Committee and University President; Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee; Dr. Bui Hong Dang – Editor-in-Chief of the HUIT Scientific Journal; along with deans and deputy deans of faculties, authors of notable research projects, and representatives of lecturers and students from across the university's departments.
Conducted in a focused spirit, the conference addressed key agenda items: a review of Science and Technology Activities for 2024-2025, development orientations for the 2025-2026 period, guidance from the university leadership, and an awards ceremony to honor high-achieving collectives and individuals.
The conference opened with attendees watching a summary video, which highlighted significant milestones. It reflected the serious research ethos, persistent efforts in scientific publication, and the proactive engagement of both faculty and students at HUIT in science and technology activities over the past academic year.
Specific achievements included a diverse portfolio of research projects: 02 international projects, 04 ministry-level projects, 13 provincial/city-level projects, and 48 university-level projects for lecturers. The publication output showed a remarkable leap, with 837 articles published, including 318 international and 519 domestic publications, clearly demonstrating efforts to enhance both the volume and quality of research.
Concurrently, activities linking research with practical application continued to be promoted. The university executed 21 consultancy and technology transfer contracts with a total value of 9.84 billion VND.
Regarding the student body, the research movement gained strong momentum with 115 university-level scientific research projects and 144 scientific articles published by students (including 25 international and 119 domestic publications). Notably, innovation and intellectual property activities marked significant progress as the University supported the filing of 22 new patent applications and 1 trademark, while 1 patent was granted during the academic year. These figures and results vividly illustrate the spirit of serious research, persistent effort in scientific publication, and the proactive stance of both faculty and students in their journey to elevate academic standing and increase applied value for society.
Following this, Meritorious Teacher, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan delivered a guiding speech and launched the emulation movement for scientific research for the 2025–2026 academic year. In his address, the President emphasized the pivotal role of Science and Technology in enhancing training quality, academic reputation, and the University's competitiveness. He urged that research continue to be promoted in a practical direction, aligned with real-world needs, and encouraged the formation of focused research groups/themes. Concurrently, the 2025–2026 emulation movement is expected to vigorously spread a research culture throughout the university, leveraging the participation of faculty and students to generate further new outcomes in scientific publication, innovation, and knowledge transfer.
The awards ceremony at the Conference was conducted solemnly and in accordance with established procedures, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Van Khuong announcing the commendation decisions for collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in Science and Technology activities for the 2024–2025 academic year.
Accordingly, the Conference proceeded to honor awardees across 18 commendation categories, including:
Collectives with outstanding achievements in Student Scientific Research activities for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Collectives with outstanding scientific publications for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Collectives with outstanding achievements in Consultancy and Technology Transfer activities for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Collectives with outstanding achievements in organizing Scientific Conferences and Seminars for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Collectives making positive contributions to the development of the HUIT Scientific Journal for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Lecturers with outstanding scientific publications for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Lecturers making positive contributions to the development of the HUIT Scientific Journal for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Lecturer achieving Third Prize – Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Awards 2024.
Lecturers supervising student projects winning prizes at Student Scientific Research Competitions for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Outstanding staff, trainees, and students in the Digital Talent Development Program 2025.
First and Second Prizes (Science and Technology Awards for Students in Higher Education Institutions 2025) and Second Prize (Euréka Student Research Awards 2025).
Third Prize (Science and Technology Awards for Students in Higher Education Institutions 2025) and Third Prize (Euréka Student Research Awards 2025).
Consolation Prizes (Science and Technology Awards for Students in Higher Education Institutions 2025) and Consolation Prizes (Euréka Student Research Awards 2025).
Third Prize – Post-Harvest Processing Technology Competition 2025.
Third Prize and Consolation Prizes – 35th National Mechanics Olympiad 2025.
Consolation Prize – 27th National Student Physics Olympiad 2025.
Third Prize and Consolation Prizes – 22nd National Student Chemistry Olympiad 2025.
First, Second, and Third Prizes – Food Safety and Food Security Conference 2025.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, Secretary of the Party Committee and University President, presented certificates of merit and flowers to collectives with outstanding achievements in Student Scientific Research Activities for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, University President, presented certificates of merit and flowers to collectives with outstanding Scientific Publications for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, presented certificates of merit and flowers to collectives with outstanding achievements in Consultancy and Technology Transfer Activities for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, presented certificates of merit and flowers to collectives with outstanding achievements in organizing Scientific Conferences and Seminars for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Bui Hong Dang, Editor-in-Chief of the HUIT Scientific Journal, presented certificates of merit and flowers to collectives with outstanding achievements in Consultancy and Technology Transfer Activities for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Bui Hong Dang, Editor-in-Chief of the HUIT Scientific Journal, presented certificates of merit and gifts to lecturers with outstanding Scientific Publications for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, presented certificates of merit and gifts to lecturers with outstanding Scientific Publications for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, presented a certificate of merit and gifts to the lecturer who achieved the Third Prize – Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Awards 2024.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, Secretary of the Party Committee and University President, and Mr. Doan Kim Thanh, Director of the Youth Science and Technology Development Center, jointly presented certificates of merit and gifts to lecturers who supervised student projects winning prizes at Student Scientific Research Competitions for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, presented certificates of merit and gifts to the most outstanding staff, trainees, and students of the Digital Talent Development Program 2025.
Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, presented certificates of merit and gifts to teams achieving high results at the Science and Technology Awards for Students in Higher Education Institutions 2025 and the Euréka Student Research Awards 2025.
Mr. Doan Kim Thanh, Director of the Youth Science and Technology Development Center, presented certificates of merit and gifts to students winning prizes at the Post-Harvest Processing Technology Competition 2025.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, University President, presented certificates of merit and gifts to the team winning a prize at the 35th National Mechanics Olympiad 2025.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, University President, presented certificates of merit and gifts to the team winning a prize at the 27th National Student Physics Olympiad.
Dr. Phan Xuan Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, and Mr. Doan Kim Thanh, Director of the Youth Science and Technology Development Center, jointly presented certificates of merit and gifts to lecturers and students winning prizes at the Food Safety and Food Security Conference 2025.
The Conference to Review Science and Technology Activities for the 2024–2025 academic year concluded on a high note. The recognized achievements and the launched emulation spirit not only mark a year of significant effort but also open expectations for a phase of even more vigorous development in Science and Technology at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade. Building upon the foundation of the accomplishments attained, the University continues to call upon all staff, faculty, and students to nurture academic aspirations, promote research with practical applications, enhance collaboration in transfer activities, and spread a culture of innovation throughout the institution.
With the partnership of various units, the perseverance of the faculty, and the dynamism of the students, Science and Technology will continue to serve as a crucial driving force, contributing to the enhancement of training quality, the affirmation of academic prestige, and carrying the University's image further on the higher education map.
