Final Round of “Creative Play – Thinking Learning” 2026 Spreads the Spirit of Innovation Among UTT Students

On May 6, 2026, at the Grand Hall of the University of Transport Technology (UTT), the Faculty of Applied Sciences organized the final round of the “Creative Play – Thinking Learning” Competition 2026. The program served as a creative academic playground for students, bringing together innovative ideas, practical application solutions, and the scientific research spirit of UTT youth.

Attending the program were Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan – Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences; Dr. Le Ngoc Ly – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences; Dr. Pham Quang Dung – Deputy Head of the Office of Academic Affairs; along with representatives of academic divisions, lecturers, and a large number of students interested in applied sciences, innovation, and scientific research.

Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan – Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences delivering remarks at the program

This year’s competition recorded many outstanding highlights with the participation of 27 teams in the preliminary round. After the evaluation process, the Jury selected 16 outstanding teams for the final round, including 8 teams competing in live presentations and 8 teams in the poster category. Notably, this season marked the first participation of high school student teams from specialized high schools, contributing to the expanded influence and connectivity of the competition.

The projects this year covered a wide range of fields, including technology, environment, education, language, and scientific applications in daily life. The teams demonstrated serious investment in research content, presentation format, and defense skills before the Jury. Many ideas were highly appreciated for their practicality, close connection to real-life needs, and demonstration of students’ innovative thinking.

In addition to the academic competitions, the program also featured vibrant musical performances, interactive minigames, and enthusiastic support from students and lecturers, creating a youthful, creative, and inspiring atmosphere.

Teams presenting their ideas in the final round

At the end of the competition, the Organizing Committee awarded prizes to the most outstanding teams. The Special Prize was awarded to Class 76DCVM21 for the project “Aqua Watch.” The First Prize was awarded to the team from Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted for the project “Agri-bee – UAV Pollination Support System for Large-scale Agricultural Crops.” This was also a remarkable milestone as it was the first time a high school team achieved the highest-ranking prize in the competition.

Representative of the Organizing Committee presenting the Special Prize to Class 76DCVM21 for the project “Aqua Watch”

Representative of the Organizing Committee presenting the First Prize to the team from Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted for the project “Agri-bee – UAV Pollination Support System for Large-scale Agricultural Crops”

Three Second Prizes were awarded to the following teams: Class 76DCLG21 with the project “Applying Optimization Methods to Solve Business Problems”; Class 76DCEN21 with the project “Designing English Learning Resources Project through Media Videos on the University and Students’ Activities at UTT”; Class 75DCEN22 with the project “Developing English Skills through Bilingual Stories and Reading Practice.”

Four Third Prizes were awarded to the following projects: “Distillation of Lemongrass Essential Oil and Application in Natural Scented Candles” by Class 75DCMN21; “Eco Soap: Handmade Soap from Used Cooking Oil and Coffee Grounds” by Class 76DCVV21; “Using Microsoft Excel and the Critical Path Method (CPM) to Evaluate and Analyze the Construction Cost of a 9-storey Dormitory Building” by Class 75DCLG21; “Fabrication of Hydrophobic Oil Adsorbent Materials” by a joint team from Classes 75DCCD22, 76DCCDJ2, and 76DCCDD2.

The Organizing Committee awarding prizes to outstanding teams

The “Creative Play – Thinking Learning” Competition 2026 concluded with many positive highlights, continuing to affirm its role as a meaningful academic playground that contributes to promoting scientific research, innovation, and the comprehensive development of UTT students.