Students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities win first prize in the "Path of Light" competition.

The 9th "Path of Light" competition on Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and the History of the Communist Party of Vietnam, organized by the Youth Union and Student Association of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), aims to raise awareness of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and the history of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The competition is held in the spirit of celebrating major national holidays and commemorating the 120th anniversary of VNU's tradition.

Comrade Hua Thanh Hoa, Secretary of the Youth Union of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, delivered the opening speech.

The organizers awarded prizes to the outstanding teams:

First Prize: University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Second Prize: University of Economics

Third Prize: School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Arts

Honorable Mention: University of Education, Vietnam-Japan University, and University of Foreign Languages.

Outstanding teams that won prizes at the 2026 "Path of Light" competition finals.

More than just a competition, "The Path of Light" has become a fresh learning space where political theory is approached in the language of students – lively, relatable, and highly applicable. This is clearly demonstrated by the competition's appeal from the qualifying rounds, with nearly 30,000 youth union members and young people participating within two weeks. The Youth Union of the University of Foreign Languages ​​recorded the highest number of participants with 5,757, showing the strong spread of this platform throughout the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

At the Final Night, the competing teams went through three rounds of competition with comprehensive requirements regarding knowledge, skills, and practical application. The "Starting the Path" round focused on testing general knowledge of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and the history of the Communist Party of Vietnam through multiple-choice questions, demanding accuracy and quick reflexes. Following that, the "Following the Path" round offered many creative highlights as teams chose a theatrical format to present theoretical content related to current student issues such as the aspiration to contribute, the spirit of the rule of law, lifelong learning, physical training, or preserving national cultural identity. In this round, the teams not only presented but also directly answered critical questions from the judging panel, demonstrating their thinking and reasoning abilities. The three teams with the highest scores advanced to the "Leading the Future" section, where contestants presented ideas and solutions to spread the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style in contemporary student life.

The team from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities presented their entries.

A highlight of this year's competition is its open-ended approach to political theory, closely linked to real-life situations. This approach makes content that is often considered dry more understandable, accessible, and impactful. Through the various competition rounds, many issues are raised and addressed from the perspective of young people, contributing to raising awareness, strengthening political resolve, and fostering a sense of social responsibility among students.

The 9th "Path of Light" competition in 2026 has concluded, further affirming the effectiveness of political theory education activities among students of Vietnam National University, Hanoi. More than just an intellectual playground, the competition contributes to nurturing a generation of students with knowledge, courage, and a desire to contribute, meeting the development requirements of the country in the new era.