On November 28, in Hanoi , Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Tien Phong Newspaper in collaboration with the Central Council of Young Pioneers and the National Innovation Center held a press conference to announce the National STEM, AI and Robotics Championship for the 2025-2026 school year.
At the press conference, Director of the General Education Department ( Ministry of Education and Training ) Thai Van Tai emphasized: Knowledge in class only truly 'lives' when students have practical experience. Science and technology playgrounds are environments for students to apply, create and express their abilities. The National STEM, AI and Robotics Championship is an activity that closely accompanies schools in forming and developing students' abilities and qualities.
In fact, in recent years, Vietnamese students have made great strides in international competitions, from the Olympics to Science and Technology; especially last year, they won the highest prize after 13 years of participation. Innovation in teachers' teaching methods is very important, but it is the competitions such as STEM and Robotics that create a comprehensive development environment for students.
Therefore, considering the competition as a “point-adding” tool will reduce the value and motivation of students’ passion for science. When we focus on scores from the beginning, we will unintentionally lose the greatest meaning of the playground: nurturing and arousing passion for science in students.
After the 2024 season with more than 900 teams participating in the National Finals, the National STEM, AI and Robotics Championship has affirmed its position as one of the most influential technology education activities for Vietnamese high school students. The event attracts the wide participation of students who are passionate about science, programming, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Entering the 2025-2026 school year, VSAR returns with a new look in both the scale of organization and competition content. The challenges are updated according to international standards, reflecting new trends in STEM education, robotics, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and green technology. Students participating in the competition not only apply their knowledge to design, assemble and program robots, develop energy models or build AI applications, but are also encouraged to think and learn about the impact of technology on the environment and socio-economic life.
Speaking at the press conference, journalist Phung Cong Suong, Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper and Head of the Organizing Committee of the contest, emphasized that with the theme "Energy for the future", the contest is an experimental playground for creative young people who dare to try new ideas and persevere in pursuing their own journey of discovery.
Every creative model, whether successful or not, is a valuable step that brings students closer to their dreams. “The future will be built from the seeds of ideas today and from the aspirations of students to contribute and serve the country with their knowledge, creativity and sense of responsibility,” said journalist Phung Cong Suong.
Vice President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Phong Dien shared: The unit has about 200 laboratories, including many robotics and AI laboratories. In enrollment, Hanoi University of Science and Technology always wants to attract students with good abilities in the best fields related to STEM, robotics, AI and the "hottest" programs are: Computer Science, Data Science and AI.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Phong Dien, STEM training is currently being promoted by the Party and the State through resolutions and is also the golden key to open the door to national development. When participating in co-organizing the program, Hanoi University of Science and Technology hopes to create a useful playground, so that students are motivated to study, gradually forming a passion and desire to explore science. During the competition, high school students are trained in the most core skills, including teamwork, creating a good foundation for them.
For the final round contestants, if they wish, the unit will arrange dormitories for the contestants to stay in order to create favorable conditions for them. For the prize-winning students, the unit also has the view of adding bonus points in the talent selection section.
One of the highlights of VSAR 2025-2026 is the accompaniment of the Expert Council consisting of prestigious scientists and lecturers in the fields of electronics, telecommunications, robotics, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, physics and space technology from leading research institutes and technical universities such as: Hanoi University of Science and Technology, University of Technology (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), University of Electricity, University of Education (Danang University), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology...
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