XIX Student Science Conference

For many years, scientific research by students has become a traditional activity of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, attracting a large number of students to participate every year. This activity is especially meaningful in the context that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is aiming to become a research-oriented university and considers scientific research as a solution to improve the quality of training. This is an opportunity for students to get acquainted with research activities, as well as apply the specialized theories they have learned to solve problems in real life.

This year, the number of scientific reports and the number of students participating in research activities increased compared to last year. In the 2013-2014 school year, there were 976 student scientific reports (last year there were 870); the number of participating students was 1,301, accounting for 22.8% of the total number of students (last year there were 1,148 students, accounting for 19.2%). The leading faculties in the number of student scientific reports are the Faculty of Literature (170 reports), the Faculty of History (152 reports), the Faculty of Oriental Studies (110), the Faculty of Journalism and Communication (105 reports)...

According to the general assessment, this year's student research activities not only increased in the number of scientific reports and student participation, but also significantly improved in the quality of the reports. The research topics were quite rich and diverse. Notably, the students paid in-depth attention to many issues of practical significance and topicality in current economic, cultural and social life; effectively applied theory and various research methods to draw conclusions and have reasonable initial interpretations.

Student scientific reports were presented in 4 subcommittees. At the end of the conference, the University awarded 19 First Prizes, 29 Second Prizes, and 42 Third Prizes to individuals. The collective First Prize went to the Faculty of History, two Second Prizes went to the Faculty of Oriental Studies and the Faculty of Linguistics, and two Third Prizes went to the Faculty of Journalism and Communication and the Faculty of Philosophy.

The Youth Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities awarded 13 students who were the authors of 05 excellent scientific reports on topics related to students and activities of the Youth Union and Student Association of the University. These are the reports: "Identifying barriers for students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in the process of conducting scientific research - a case study of the Faculty of Management Science" (student Le Thi Giang - Faculty of Management Science), "Orientation of ethical values ​​of students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities" (group of students Tran Van Tinh, Nguyen Thi Hai Anh, Tran Thi Hai Yen - Faculty of Psychology), "Advocating for the implementation of policies to build public works suitable for people with disabilities based on the community - research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the University of Natural Sciences" (group of students Nguyen Trung Hien, Nguyen Thi Kim Nga, Tran Vu Manh - Social Work, Faculty of Sociology), "Survey of the current status of using digital documents among students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities" (group of students Trinh Xuan Giang, Duong Thi Thu Hien, Hoang Thi Hue - Faculty of Library Information), "Soft skills training in universities today - a case study of students of the Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities" (group of students Dao Thuy Hang, Trieu Thi Hong, Pham Thi Lien - Faculty of Sociology).

After the Conference, the best scientific reports will be selected to compete at the VNU level and the Ministry of Education and Training level. In the 2012-2013 academic year, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities won 01 Third Prize at the Ministry level for the group of students Nguyen Nguyen Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thi Lieu and Tran Duc Tung (Department of Anthropology) with the topic "Domestic work in Hanoi - through surveys in Thanh Xuan and Ha Dong districts"; 01 First Prize at the VNU level for student Bui Thi Bich Lan (Faculty of Journalism and Communication) with the topic "Using websites in public relations at enterprises in Vietnam"; 01 Third Prize at the VNU level for student Nguyen Thi Yen (Faculty of Sociology) with the topic "Students' awareness and attitudes towards same-sex marriage". The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has been recognized for many consecutive years as a unit with a strong student scientific research movement by the VNU and the Ministry of Education and Training.