Hong Duc University students won second prize in the national science and technology award.

At the final round of the Science and Technology Award for students of higher education institutions in 2025, a group of students from Hong Duc University won the second national prize with the topic "The image of women in Vietnamese folk songs from the perspective of gender theory".

The Organizing Committee awarded second prize to the representative group of students from Hong Duc University.

From November 5-8, 2025, at Nha Trang University, the Ministry of Education and Training in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technical Creativity (VIFOTEC) organized the final round of the National Science and Technology Awards.

This year, the award attracted 628 topics from 112 universities nationwide, divided into 6 fields: natural sciences; engineering and technology; medical and pharmaceutical sciences; agricultural sciences; social sciences; and humanities.

Through the final round, the Organizing Committee awarded 20 first prizes, 105 second prizes, 153 third prizes and 252 consolation prizes.

Among them, a group of students from Hong Duc University including Pham Thi Phuong Thanh, Lo Thi Hien, Bui Thi Ngoc Anh, Bui Thi Thanh Van and Bui Thi Nhung, under the guidance of Associate Professor, Dr. Le Tu Anh - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Social Sciences , was honored in the field of humanities.

The work “The image of women in Vietnamese folk songs from the perspective of gender theory” applies gender theory - a modern approach of literary research to explore the profound values ​​hidden in the treasure trove of Vietnamese folk songs.

The topic contributes to renewing the perspective on folk literature, opening up an approach rich in academic and current issues, especially in the context of modern society increasingly promoting gender equality and human values.

The achievements of Hong Duc University students not only affirm the school's training quality, but also contribute to spreading the spirit of "learning to create, researching to contribute" in the Vietnamese student community.

Linh Huong

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/sinh-vien-truong-dh-hong-duc-doat-giai-nhi-toan-quoc-giai-thuong-khoa-hoc-va-cong-nghe-268173.htm