19th Student Scientific Conference

For many years, student scientific research has become a traditional activity of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, attracting a large number of students annually. This activity is particularly significant in the context of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities aiming to become a research-oriented university and considering scientific research as a solution to improve the quality of education. This is an opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with research activities, as well as apply the specialized theories they have learned to solve problems in real life.

This year, the number of scientific reports and the number of students participating in research activities increased compared to the previous year. In the 2013-2014 academic year, there were 976 student scientific reports (compared to 870 last year); the number of participating students was 1,301, accounting for 22.8% of the total student body (compared to 1,148 students, accounting for 19.2% last year). The faculties leading in the number of student scientific reports were the Faculty of Literature (170 reports), the Faculty of History (152 reports), the Faculty of Oriental Studies (110), and the Faculty of Journalism and Communication (105 reports)...

Overall, this year's student research activities not only saw an increase in the number of scientific reports and participating students, but also a significant improvement in the quality of the reports. The research topics were quite diverse and varied. Notably, students delved deeply into many issues of practical significance and topical relevance in current economic, cultural, and social life; they effectively applied theory and various research methods to draw conclusions and offer reasonable initial interpretations.

Student scientific reports were presented in 4 subcommittees. At the end of the conference, the University awarded 19 first prizes, 29 second prizes, and 42 third prizes to individuals. The first prize for the group went to the Faculty of History, the two second prizes went to the Faculty of Oriental Studies and the Faculty of Linguistics, and the two third prizes went to the Faculty of Journalism and Communication and the Faculty of Philosophy.

The Youth Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities awarded prizes to 13 students who authored 5 outstanding scientific reports on topics related to students and the activities of the Youth Union and Student Association of the University. These are the reports: "Identifying barriers for students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in conducting scientific research - a case study of the Faculty of Management Science" (student Le Thi Giang - Faculty of Management Science), "Orientation of ethical values ​​of students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities" (student group Tran Van Tinh, Nguyen Thi Hai Anh, Tran Thi Hai Yen - Faculty of Psychology), "Advocating the implementation of policies for building public works suitable for people with disabilities based on the community - research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the University of Natural Sciences" (student group Nguyen Trung Hien, Nguyen Thi Kim Nga, Tran Vu Manh - Social Work major, Faculty of Sociology), "Survey of the current status of digital document usage among students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities" (student group Trinh Xuan Giang, Duong Thi Thu Hien, Hoang Thi Hue - Faculty of Information and Library Science), "Soft skills training in universities today - a case study of students of the Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities" (student group Dao Thuy) Hang, Trieu Thi Hong, Pham Thi Lien - Department of Sociology).

Following the Conference, the best scientific reports will be selected to be submitted to competitions at the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and the Ministry of Education and Training levels. In the 2012-2013 academic year, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities won one Third Prize at the Ministry level for the group of students Nguyen Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thi Lieu, and Tran Duc Tung (Department of Anthropology) with the topic “Domestic Helper Profession in Hanoi – through a survey in Thanh Xuan and Ha Dong districts”; one First Prize at the VNU level for student Bui Thi Bich Lan (Faculty of Journalism and Communication) with the topic “Using Websites in Public Relations at Businesses in Vietnam”; and one Third Prize at the VNU level for student Nguyen Thi Yen (Faculty of Sociology) with the topic “Students' Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Same-Sex Marriage”. For many consecutive years, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has received the title of a unit with a strong student research movement from VNU and the Ministry of Education and Training.