Following the success of 2022, the 2023 Hanoi National University High School Olympiad for Literature and History attracted 289 participants from 48 specialized high schools and regular high schools nationwide. These included not only schools in Hanoi or neighboring provinces, but also many high schools from the northern mountainous provinces of Ha Giang, Lao Cai, and Dien Bien; and from provinces thousands of kilometers away from Hanoi, such as Kien Giang and Phu Yen.
The Hanoi National University High School Olympiad is organized not only as an opportunity for teachers and students to interact, learn, and improve the quality of teaching and learning at the high school level; it also creates a beneficial playground for students to showcase their talents, familiarize themselves with the types of questions in the gifted student competition, and prepare well for the national gifted student competition. Furthermore, it identifies students with aptitude in specific subjects for further training. This competition also contributes to strengthening cooperation in training between Hanoi National University schools and high schools in the region and universities nationwide.
Students who win prizes in the VNU Olympic competition are awarded certificates and commendations. The results of the Olympic competition are also used in university admissions. Specifically, students who win prizes in the VNU Olympic competition and have graduated from high school are given priority in admissions to member universities, schools, and faculties of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, according to the University Admissions Regulations and other regulations of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
In fact, many students currently in 10th or 11th grade participated in the exam. Therefore, according to the regulations: Students who won prizes in the VNU Olympic competition during their high school years but have not yet graduated will have their results reserved until the end of 12th grade.
According to Associate Professor Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities: This year's VNU Olympic exam for Literature and History has attracted twice the number of registered students compared to 2022, from nearly 50 universities nationwide. This partly demonstrates the prestige and appeal of the exam. To ensure the exam is organized safely, seriously, and with high quality, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has meticulously and scientifically carried out all organizational tasks in accordance with regulations, from question setting and registration guidelines to exam supervision and grading.
Students from high schools across the country were excited and confident before the exam.
While the students were completing their exams in the examination area, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities arranged reception rooms for teachers representing the schools accompanying the students to the exam, as well as for parents. The reception was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Head of the Training Department of Vietnam National University, Hanoi. On behalf of the University leadership and the High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu expressed their gratitude to the leadership and teachers in charge of Literature and History from high schools nationwide for their attention and support in facilitating the students' participation in the exam. At the same time, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu also introduced the learning environment and the remarkable achievements of the High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities, despite being newly established, especially its experience in nurturing gifted students. To achieve these accomplishments, first and foremost, the school's position within the university ecosystem has provided support and favorable conditions from the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in terms of resource investment, especially leading experts and excellent educators; along with the dedication of the teaching staff; and the striving spirit and utmost efforts of the students. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu also proposed several exchange and networking activities during the time the delegations are in Hanoi for the competition: organizing tours to visit famous landmarks in Hanoi, introduced and explained by students from the High School for Gifted Students in Social Sciences and Humanities; and facilitating exchanges between students and university students to help them learn about their preferred university majors.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu shared this at the reception for representatives of the participating units.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan (Head of Training Department, Vietnam National University, Hanoi) delivered a speech.
Associate Professor Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong shared: with its leading position in training and research in social sciences and humanities, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has many majors suitable for students who are passionate about and enjoy in-depth study of social science subjects.
During the conversation, representatives from the high schools expressed their gratitude for the warm, thoughtful, and friendly welcome from the leadership of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Specialized High School. They affirmed that the VNU Olympic competition is a truly beneficial platform where students have the opportunity to showcase their talents and passions, and also provides an opportunity for teachers from various training units to interact, learn, and exchange experiences in training and leading the teams. Representatives from several units expressed their hope that in next year's competition, the Vietnam National University, Hanoi could increase the number of registered participants for high schools with specialized classes.
