On October 2, 2026, the National Economics University organized the Student Academic Research Conference 2026 to summarize student academic research activities and present the “NEU Student Academic Research Award” for 2026. With 600 projects participating, the academic research activities continue to demonstrate the creativity, academic spirit, and proactive knowledge exploration of students, contributing to promoting a research and innovation environment as part of the journey towards the 70th anniversary of the National Economics University.

Conference Overview

Attending the Conference, from the sponsoring unit, was Mr. Tran Phuong Nam – Deputy Director of BIDV Bank, Hanoi Branch.

From the National Economics University, there was Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the University; along with representatives from the leadership of Schools, Departments, Faculties, Institutes, Centers, and affiliated units of the University, political-social organizations; guiding lecturers and a large number of students with award-winning projects.

In 2026, the “NEU Student Academic Research Award” continued to receive enthusiastic participation from students across the University, with 600 projects submitted and 516 projects selected for awards. Many topics closely addressed contemporary economic and social issues, boldly applying modern research methods, utilizing practical data, and providing valuable analyses and recommendations.

Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the National Economics University speaking

Speaking at the Conference, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the National Economics University emphasized that over 70 years of establishment and development, the University has consistently nurtured an academic environment that values knowledge, independent thinking, and creativity. In this tradition, student academic research is not a peripheral activity but an important part of the educational process, helping learners gradually transition from acquiring knowledge to discovering, verifying, and creating new knowledge.

According to Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, behind each recognized project are many months of serious work by both teachers and students. The value of student academic research is thus not only reflected in the awards but, more importantly, in the process where learners cultivate perseverance, honesty, critical thinking, and creativity in research. The Vice President of the University also commended the students with award-winning projects; acknowledged the dedication of the guiding lecturers as well as the proactive efforts of the schools, faculties, institutes, functional units, Youth Union, Association, and academic clubs in maintaining and enhancing the quality of student academic research activities.

In the context where science, technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence are rapidly changing the way people learn and work, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh particularly advises students on the use of new tools in research, emphasizing the need for academic honesty and integrity.

“Technology can help us work faster, but the quality of a project still depends on a good research question, critical thinking, the ability to verify information, and the researcher’s responsibility,” Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh emphasized.

From this requirement, the Vice President of the University wishes for the faculty to continue considering student academic research as an integral part of the training process. The guidance of the lecturers not only helps students complete a project but also inspires a passion for research, laying the foundation for them to join research groups, engage in larger-scale projects, and gradually develop academic capabilities.

For the University’s units, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh suggests continuing to expand academic exchange spaces, creating conditions for students to access data and participate more in research groups and projects associated with enterprises, localities, and management agencies. High-quality projects should be supported for further completion, publication, and application, thereby enhancing the substance and impact of student academic research activities. The National Economics University is committed to continuing to invest resources, perfect support mechanisms, and build an academic environment that encourages creativity among students.

“In the journey of 70 years and beyond, I hope each student not only learns to master specialized knowledge but also knows how to think independently and creatively. The students’ projects today may be initial steps, but from these beginnings will emerge researchers, experts, managers, and workers with the capacity for thinking, creativity, and responsibility in the future to contribute to the community and the country,” shared Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh.

Mr. Tran Phuong Nam – Deputy Director of BIDV Hanoi Branch presents a sponsorship symbol to the National Economics University

Within the framework of the program, the National Economics University received sponsorship for the “NEU Student Academic Research Award” in 2026 from the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) – Hanoi Branch. Accordingly, BIDV sponsors a prize worth 5 million VND for each project that wins First Prize, with a total sponsorship value of 135 million VND.

University leadership representatives present flowers in gratitude to the sponsor for their support of student academic research activities

The academic research journey of the faculty and students of the National Economics University in 2026 has been marked by commendable achievements, with many collectives, guiding lecturers, students, and student groups being recognized and rewarded for their outstanding performance. Each awarded project is the result of the students’ diligent exploration, creativity, and hard work, alongside the dedicated guidance and mentorship of the lecturers, thereby spreading the spirit of research and the aspiration for knowledge discovery within the NEU student community.

Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the University awards certificates of merit to collectives with outstanding achievements in organizing student academic research activities for the academic year 2025-2026

University leadership representatives award certificates of merit to lecturers guiding students whose projects won the NEU Student Academic Research Award in 2026

The projects awarded at the Conference are the result of serious research, demonstrating the spirit of inquiry, independent thinking, and creativity of NEU students. As the University approaches its 70th anniversary, from today’s initial steps in research, the institution continues to create conditions for students to develop academic capabilities, engage more deeply in research activities, and publish and apply knowledge, contributing to the continuation and enhancement of NEU’s academic tradition in the forthcoming stages of development.

University Leaders and Representatives of Unit Leaders Present Certificates of Merit to Student Groups Winning First Prize in the 2026 Student Academic Research Awards

Some Images from the Conference:

Article and Photos: Communications Department