On March 29, at Hanoi National University of Education, the award ceremony of the 3rd Chemistry and Natural Science Olympiad - 2026 was held.
Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Son - Rector of Hanoi National University of Education said that participating in academic exams is an opportunity for students to show their abilities, self-assess and determine learning goals, and at the same time need the companionship of their families in this journey.
Behind the efforts of each student, especially those who won prizes today, is the great and unconditional concern of parents. The school always aims for an open university model: Creating opportunities for all students who want to access; and at the same time, all parents interested in education can connect with the school" - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Son said.
Dr. Do Duy Phi - Chairman of the Vietnam Chemistry Association said that there were 7,272 contestants who won prizes (accounting for 57.51% of the total number of contestants). Including 684 Gold prizes (5.4%), 1,356 Silver prizes (10.7%), 2,066 Bronze prizes (16.3%) and 3,166 Consolation prizes (25%). The proportion of high prizes (Gold, Silver) accounted for more than 16%.
The exam is organized in many localities across the country, including remote and isolated provinces such as Dien Bien and Dak Lak, showing the widespread participation and access opportunities for students in many areas.
In the context that Chemistry is identified as a foundational industry for the country's development, Dr. Do Duy Phi said that the exam is not only an academic playground but also contributes to discovering and nurturing gifted students, thereby preparing high-quality human resources for Chemistry and related fields in the future. At the same time, this activity also contributes to promoting teaching and learning according to the 2018 general education program orientation.
In the coming time, the Vietnam Chemistry Association will continue to coordinate with Hanoi National University of Education to improve the quality, expand the scale of the exam, towards national standards and international access.
