UTT Presents Student Scientific Research Awards for the 2025–2026 Academic Year

On 27 October 2026, the University of Transport Technology (UTT) held its Student Scientific Research Awards Ceremony for the 2025–2026 academic year, honouring student research teams whose projects achieved outstanding results, as well as students who excelled in academic, scientific and technological competitions at national and international levels.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Tran Thanh An – Vice Rector of the University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Thanh Huong – Head of the Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation; representatives of the University's departments and units; academic supervisors; award-winning students; and numerous experts and representatives of Vietnamese and South Korean enterprises.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Tran Thanh An commended the achievements of students during the 2025–2026 academic year and highly appreciated the support provided by academic supervisors, faculties and institutes. He expressed his hope that student scientific research activities would continue to develop in a practical direction, closely aligned with academic disciplines, business needs and real-world challenges. This approach would create further opportunities for students to enhance their research capabilities, creativity and ability to apply academic knowledge in practice.

Dr. Tran Thanh An – Vice Rector of the University – delivering his remarks at the ceremony

At the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Thanh Huong – Head of the Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation – presented a report on student scientific research and innovation activities during the 2025–2026 academic year. According to the report, research activities were implemented across the University's faculties and institutes through various initiatives, including conducting research projects addressing practical challenges; organising exhibitions and networking spaces to showcase research products and outcomes; encouraging students to participate in national and international technical innovation competitions; and holding scientific forums, workshops and specialised seminars.

Research projects focused on areas aligned with the University's strengths in education and research, including high-speed railways, urban railways, artificial intelligence, advanced and intelligent transport technology and infrastructure, automation, green technology, smart management and the digital economy. During the 2025–2026 academic year, the University successfully completed the evaluation and acceptance of 324 student scientific research projects from seven faculties and institutes. Based on assessments by the University-level Scientific Council, 67 projects received awards, comprising 11 First Prizes, 18 Second Prizes, 18 Third Prizes and 20 Consolation Prizes.

In addition to achievements at the University level, UTT students earned numerous awards and distinctions in national and international academic, scientific and technological competitions, including First Prize at the International Design Competition 2026; the Special Prize at the “Creative Play – Thinking Skills 2026” Competition; First Prize at the “Innovation Challenge 4.0” Competition; a Top 5 national ranking in Google Student Ambassador – Gemini Trailblazer 2026; Third Prize at the Thang Long Logistics Arena 2026 (The Aristeia); and a Top 11 finish among 23 teams at HackAtom 2026.

In the coming period, the University will continue directing student research towards highly applicable technological fields; developing scientific research and innovation clubs within its faculties and institutes; strengthening training courses and seminars on research methodologies and scientific writing; expanding cooperation with enterprises; encouraging students to publish research findings and participate in science and technology awards; and increasing resources to support promising projects, laboratories and creative spaces for students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Thanh Huong – Head of the Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation – presenting the report on student scientific research activities for the 2025–2026 academic year

On this occasion, a delegation of science and technology enterprises from Daejeon, South Korea, provided VND 20 million in sponsorship to support scientific research and innovation activities among students at the University of Transport Technology. This contribution provides additional resources for research activities and idea development while encouraging students to participate more actively in scientific and technological projects in the coming period.

The delegation of science and technology enterprises from Daejeon, South Korea, providing VND 20 million in sponsorship for student scientific research and innovation activities at the University of Transport Technology

During the ceremony, representatives of the University's leadership and departments presented awards and recognition to students and student teams with outstanding achievements in scientific research and innovation during the 2025–2026 academic year. These included high-performing research projects from various faculties and institutes, as well as notable achievements in national and international academic, scientific and technological competitions.

Representatives of the University's leadership presenting awards to students with outstanding achievements in academic and technological competitions

Throughout its more than 80 years of development, the University of Transport Technology has consistently prioritised creating an educational environment that integrates academic learning with research, practical training and innovation. Scientific research not only enables students to apply the knowledge they have acquired but also provides opportunities to develop critical thinking, working methodologies, problem-solving skills and, gradually, their research and innovation capabilities within their respective disciplines.

The achievements recorded during the past academic year demonstrate that scientific research is becoming an increasingly important part of the learning and personal development experience of UTT students. Through each research project, initiative and competition, students gain valuable opportunities to challenge themselves, accumulate experience and apply classroom knowledge to specific real-world problems.

The Student Scientific Research Awards Ceremony for the 2025–2026 academic year recognised the dedication and efforts of students and their academic supervisors while further encouraging scientific research and innovation activities throughout the University.