Le Tuyet Quynh Anh and Pham Thi Minh Hue from Tran Phu High School for Gifted Students in the northern port city of Hai Phong claimed the third prize for their research project on the development of bacteriophage treatment which offers a possible alternative to conventional antibiotic treatment for bacterial infection. Their project named “Novel Bacteriophage Lysin: A Solution for Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection in Vietnam” had won the first prize at a national science technology competition for students in the 2017-2018 academic year. Meanwhile, Le Ha Khoa and Nguyen Phuong Nam from Nguyen Hue High School for Gifted Students in Hanoi received a Certificate of Honorable Mention for their study on concentration of urine neurotransmitters of Dopaminergic and Serotonergic system and the relationship to behavioral disorders in patients with online game addiction. Intel ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science competition which aims to promote … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students win prizes at int’l science contest in US
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31 excellent scientific research projects awarded
This is a regular event of the university to review negatives and positives in scientific activities of students in the academic year. It is also an opportunity to announce prominent results and award outstanding projects, which will be then nominated for domestic as well as international scientific awards. After rounds of evaluation from October 2017, 135 projects of 20 departments have received contracts for implementation, with the total investment amount of VND375 million (approx. $16,470), including 60 projects of educational sciences. Until now, 109 projects have passed the final round. 31 remarkable projects have been selected for formal awards.By THANH THU – Translated by Vien Hong Tags: excellent scientific research projects awarded HCMCity University of Pedagogy … [Read more...] about 31 excellent scientific research projects awarded
Việt Nam team ranks third in Asia Informatics Olympiad 2018
The result, an unofficial ranking based on the number of medals, was released on May 20, with China first and Russia second. Phạm Đức Thắng, from the High School for Gifted Students under the Hà Nội National University, won the gold medal. Hoàng Xuân Nhật, from the High School for Gifted Students under the HCM City National University, Nguyễn Khánh, from the High School for Gifted Students under the Hà Nội National University, Trịnh Hữu Gia Phúc, from the Lam Sơn High School for Gifted Students in Thanh Hóa central province and Nguyễn Minh Tùng, from the High School for Gifted Students under the Hà Nội National University, won silver medals. Nguyễn Hoàng Hải Minh, from the High School for Gifted Students under the Hà Nội National University and Dương Quốc Hưng, from the Thăng Long High School for Gifted Students … [Read more...] about Việt Nam team ranks third in Asia Informatics Olympiad 2018
Health Ministry proposes increasing support for students’ health insurance
For instance, as per the medical law in 2014, people who buy voluntary health insurance in household groups will enjoy a reduction for the second participant. However, these families with many kids at school age have not benefitted this policies because students receive the government’s support. The unreasonable thing is the government’s support for students is lower than for family groups. Subsequently, people said that the regulations should be amended in order to protect insurance participants’ right. Accordingly, to facilitate students in buying medical insurance, the Ministry along with relevant agencies to make changes proposing the National Assembly to increase support on students’ medical insurance from 30 percent to 50 percent. If approved, students participating in medical insurance will enjoy higher support than buying in households groups.By ANH PHUONG – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Health Ministry support students’ health … [Read more...] about Health Ministry proposes increasing support for students’ health insurance
Over 1,100 primary students join traffic safety festival in Cu Chi District
The festival is part of the project “ Good quality helmets for families " launched by the Traffic Safety Committee, the Ministry of Education and Training, the AIP Foundation and Abbott. The project aims to encourage students and their parents to wear high quality helmets correctly. At the festival, there are various activities including naming traffic signs, distinguishing high and poor quality helmets to consolidate students’ knowledge of traffic safety. Medical workers from Cho Ray hospital were invited to take part in the festival to talk about importance of correct wearing helmets on motorbikes. In the academic year 2017-2018, the project targets to attract parents, teachers and students’ attention and increase information of traffic safety. Over 15,000 brochures in the form of handheld fan were distributed to parents in six schools, patients and their relatives in Cho Ray hospital, Cu Chi hospital and Hoc Mon Hospital. Along with this, six panels with … [Read more...] about Over 1,100 primary students join traffic safety festival in Cu Chi District
$263,285 spent on fresh water in schools in Mekong delta
The association in coordination with Novaland Group have signed an agreement to carry out program to supply fresh water in 27 schools in Tan Tru District in Long An province. According to the agreement, Novaland Group will give over VND2.3 billion to buy 346 water filtering machines for school. It is expected that students and teachers of 27 schools in Tan Tru District will enjoy fresh water in the new school year. Before, the program had been run in 52 schools in Thanh Phu District in Ben Tre with 516 water filters. At present, schools in rural areas and disadvantaged districts in the Mekong delta are facing shortage of fresh water; accordingly supplying fresh water to teachers and students is a humanitarian program.By THAI PHUONG – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients fresh water schools Mekong delta Ben Tre … [Read more...] about $263,285 spent on fresh water in schools in Mekong delta
Thirty-five students receive discipline for violating traffic law
Thirty – five students of different schools citiwide have violated the traffic regulations within three recent months. They committed violations including having no registration license, insurance cards, ID, neglecting traffic lights and not wearing helmets. After handling these cases, traffic police sent document to the Department of Education and Training asking to have discipline on these students. The Department therefore requested school managers in colleges and vocational training facilities in the city to issue discipline on violators. Traffic ticket receipts will be used as the evidence to evaluate the students’ behavior in the end of the academic year. Then, school managers must send reports attached with letters acknowledging their wrongdoings and parents’ commitment to teach their children to the Department. Additionally, the Department ordered school managers to enhance information of traffic regulations to teaching staffs and students, especially … [Read more...] about Thirty-five students receive discipline for violating traffic law
Traffic safety committee gives helmets to all first graders
The Committee will preside the kick-off helmet giving meeting to publicize the helmet program for first graders in the academic year 2018-2019. The program will start after June 15 with the theme “ Giu tron uoc mo” (Acquitting oneself of a promise) contributing to increasing public awareness of child helmet legislation when on motorbikes and electric bikes.By LAM NGUYEN – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Traffic safety committee helmets first graders child helmet legislation … [Read more...] about Traffic safety committee gives helmets to all first graders
Education and vocational training event attracts over 3,500 students
The event was jointly organized by the Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, the Department of Education and Training and the city's Youth Union Organization on May 13. Photo for illustration: thanhdoan.hochiminhcity.gov.vn Accordingly, over 40 vocational institutions and overseas study consulting centers in the city and adjacent provinces participated in the event. This was an opportunity for the students and their parents to get advice directly from experts on vocational training and career orientation. In addition, they were also given an overview of the current labor market and career opportunities after graduation. The event included a seminar on increasing efficiency of enrollment to provide information on enrollment methods and training fields. Translated by Duong Thu … [Read more...] about Education and vocational training event attracts over 3,500 students
Ministries run disaster prevention program
The aim of the program is to focus the role of education in preparing for and preventing natural disaster helping reduce halts in teaching and learning activities when natural disaster hit localities. Moreover, it also is to curb deaths of students because of drowning in flood season. Accordingly, the two ministries will expand the model of schools adapting to disaster in each regions. Additionally, the two ministries will build piloted models in districts identified as being highly vulnerable to disasters. Moreover, these facilities will turn to be safe shelters for locals. The ministries proposed to qualify safe school as a criteria in the child injury prevention programs. Relevant agencies are assigned to compile guidance documents on disaster prevention which are suitable for each localities and ages of students. Lessons in these educational kits on natural disaster risks will be taught in extra-activities. Social contributions in building smart swimming pools, making … [Read more...] about Ministries run disaster prevention program