On November 15, 2024, at the Hanoi campus, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) organized the 16th Student Scientific Conference and a scientific and technological product exhibition. This event was part of a series of activities celebrating Vietnam Teachers’ Day on November 20. The conference was attended by Prof. Dr. Tu Minh Phuong, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Institute’s Council, representatives from various faculties, departments, and functional units, as well as faculty and students of the Institute.

In his speech at the conference, Prof. Dr. Tu Minh Phuong highlighted that the Student Scientific Conference is an annual event organized by the Institute, marking the continuous efforts of both faculty and students to promote scientific research and innovation. The student research movement is not only a breeding ground for creative ideas but also a bridge between theory and practice, helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Prof. Dr. Tu Minh Phuong affirmed: “The journey of scientific research is not easy; it requires perseverance, creativity, and a spirit of constant learning. But through these challenges, students will grow, become more confident, and be better prepared for their future careers. The valuable experiences gained from scientific research activities at the Institute will serve as a solid foundation for students as they step into the professional world, establish themselves, and contribute to the nation’s development.” The Chairman of the Institute’s Council also committed to providing the best conditions for students to engage in scientific research activities.

Prof. Dr. Tu Minh Phuong emphasized that the Institute will create favorable conditions and implement policies to promote the student scientific research movement.

The conference also reviewed the student scientific research activities for the 2023-2024 academic year. This year marked significant progress in the student research movement at the Institute. The student scientific research movement attracted widespread participation from both students and faculty, contributing to improving the quality of education, fostering creativity, and reinforcing the Institute’s position in the fields of education, scientific research, and technology.

In 2023, 389 students from across the Institute registered 148 research projects in all fields offered by the Institute. Of these, 146 projects were approved with grades of “Pass” or higher, including 10 “Excellent” projects, 96 “Good” projects, 35 “Fair” projects, and 5 “Pass” projects.

Students actively participated in scientific, startup, and innovation competitions, collaborated on faculty research projects, wrote scientific papers, and had many students co-authoring articles published in prestigious journals indexed in WoS/Scopus or directly presented at esteemed international conferences. These experiences have helped students improve their professional skills and research capabilities, accumulating valuable knowledge to carry with them upon graduation and move toward a brighter future.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, PTIT students were also highly active in international and national scientific competitions. Specifically, they won 5 awards at the Ministry of Education and Training’s Student Scientific Research Awards; 4 awards at the 2024 Global Startup Design Thinking Competition at Chung-Ang University (South Korea); a joint first prize at the Tech4Good competition in the Asia-Pacific region in China; 3 awards at the 2024 International Coding Fest organized by the University of Sydney (Australia); 1 national first prize and 2 competitive awards at the AI Global Impact Festival organized by Intel; 4 awards at the ASEAN Student Information Security Competition 2024; 1 first prize at the 2024 ACP World Championship (World Graphic Design Champion 2024); and 1 award at the ICT Competition 2023-2024 organized by the Vietnam Digital Communications Association and Huawei.

The conference also featured reports on some of the high-achieving student research results, such as the project “Development of Experimental Monitoring and Abnormal Detection Solutions Based on Electrocardiogram (ECG) Signals,” led by student Pham Van Thinh, which won second place at the Ministry of Education and Training’s Student Scientific Research Awards in 2023. Another notable project, “Development of a Mobile AIoT System for Sleep Apnea Monitoring (OSA),” led by student Tran Trong Phuc, received an honorable mention at the AIoT Developer InnoWorks Application Development Competition.

The conference concluded with awards presented to students for their outstanding achievements and active participation in the scientific research movement.