On October 26, 2026, the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality, and POHE Training at the National Economics University organized the Student Academic Research Conference to summarize the activities of 2026 and launch the research initiatives for 2027. The conference was an opportunity to reflect on outstanding achievements, recognize and commend excellent research projects, while continuing to inspire students’ passion for research, innovation, and the aspiration to conquer knowledge.

Conference Overview

Attending the conference were: Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the University; Dr. Vu Van Ngoc – Director of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality, and POHE Training; along with representatives from various Schools, Departments, Faculties, Institutes, and Centers; faculty members guiding students in their research projects; and a large number of students from the Advanced, High-Quality, POHE, and Business Analytics Programs.

In 2026, student academic research activities in the Advanced, High-Quality, POHE, and Business Analytics Programs recorded many positive results in both quantity and quality. The Student Academic Research Award attracted a large number of participants, with 113 projects receiving awards at the Institute level. Many projects were meticulously developed, addressing domestic and international economic and social issues, and were recognized with publications in national and international journals and conference proceedings. Notably, the number of student groups achieving international publications is increasing, demonstrating the development of research capabilities and the ability to meet international academic standards.

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

In his speech at the conference, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the National Economics University acknowledged and commended the achievements of the academic programs, faculty members, and students in 2026. According to Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, student academic research activities in recent years have made positive contributions to enhancing the quality of education, while also affirming the academic reputation of the National Economics University in general and the Advanced, High-Quality, POHE, and Business Analytics Programs in particular.

Evaluating the student academic research results of 2026, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh emphasized that the projects are increasingly well-developed in both content and form, with many studies having high practical relevance, closely following the changes in economic and social life. Particularly, the growing number of student groups achieving international publications is a positive sign, reflecting the maturity in research thinking and the proactive spirit of academic integration among students.

Outlining future activities, the Vice President of the University affirmed that, along with continuing to innovate teaching and learning methods, the National Economics University is determined to enhance investment in student academic research as one of the key solutions to improve educational quality. Accordingly, the University will continue to pay attention, direct, and facilitate effective implementation of research activities, while encouraging faculty members to play a guiding role and accompany students in their research process.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh also expressed his expectations that the Advanced, High-Quality, POHE, and Business Analytics Programs will continue to build on their achievements, enhance the academic research movement in 2027, and create opportunities for students to develop their research capabilities, nurture their passion for knowledge exploration, and achieve further academic and research accomplishments.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the University and Dr. Vu Van Ngoc – Director of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality, and POHE Programs, present gifts of gratitude to the guiding faculty members

The achievements of the students result not only from their effort, passion, and creativity but also from the significant contributions of the faculty in guiding methodologies, providing expertise, and accompanying students throughout the implementation of their projects. The gifts of gratitude presented reflect appreciation for the dedication and responsibility of the faculty in nurturing and developing the students’ academic research capabilities.

University leaders and representatives from various units present awards to the student groups who achieved recognition

At the Conference, university leaders and representatives from various units awarded certificates of recognition to student groups who achieved outstanding results in academic research in 2026. This acknowledgment not only honors the students’ passion for research, their persistent efforts, and creative achievements but also motivates them to confidently pursue new ideas, continue exploring, and conquer knowledge. Behind these achievements is the dedication and support of the guiding faculty, who have contributed to igniting the students’ passion and developing their academic research capabilities.

During the program, the Organizing Committee awarded 7 projects with First Prize, 22 projects with Second Prize, 38 projects with Third Prize, and 38 projects with Consolation Prize. Each project is recognized as the result of a serious process of exploration and research, demonstrating the students’ ability to apply specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and teamwork spirit. These awards not only serve as a well-deserved acknowledgment of the research groups’ efforts but also inspire students to continue pursuing new ideas, gradually enhancing their research capabilities and ability to apply knowledge in practice.

Building on the achievements of 2026, the Conference officially launched the student academic research movement for 2027, opening a new journey with many expectations and development goals. The activities continue to aim at spreading the spirit of academic research among students, encouraging creative ideas, improving the quality of projects, and promoting research linked to practical applications. Through this, it motivates students to actively explore knowledge, cultivate scientific thinking, enhance creative capabilities, and gradually assert themselves on their academic and research journey at the National Economics University.

On its 70-year journey of establishment and development, the National Economics University continues to focus on creating an academic environment that encourages innovation, where student academic research is not only an opportunity to apply knowledge but also a journey to cultivate resilience, nurture the desire for discovery, and lay the foundation for learners to contribute practical values to the community and society.

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