Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and after several postponements, the 11th Contest will take place from 17th to 24th April 2023, in Hồ Chí Minh City, hosted by the VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½ at the Thủ Ä�ức – DÄ© An campus.

This year, the Contest attracted 35 universities and academies registered to participate, including 49 teams with 245 contestants. The institution with the most significant number of participants is the VNUHCM-University of Technology with 20 candidates.

The Contest will be organized into three groups:

• Group A: 16 teams – 80 contestants
• Group B: 18 teams – 90 contestants
• Group C: 15 teams – 75 contestants

Main events:

• 13:00 – 17:30, Tuesday 18th April 2023: Opening Ceremony of Competition and Educational Exchange with Professor Morten Meldal, 2022 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
• 08:00 – 11:00, Wednesday 19th April 2023: Theory exam of Groups A, B, and C. • 08:30 – 11:30, Thursday 20th April 2023: Practice exam of Groups A, B, and C.
• 13:00 – 17:00, Thursday 20th April 2023: Exchange activities: Qualifiers and Semi-Finals of Group 2, The 20th Chemistry and I Academic Competition in 2023.
• 08:30 – 11:30, Friday 21st April 2023: The final ranking round of the 20th Chemistry and I Academic Competition in 2023 (exchange activities for Olympians).
• 08:30 – 11:00, Saturday 22nd April 2023: Closing and awarding ceremonies of the 11th National Student Chemistry Olympic in 2023.

To whom it may concern, if you are interested, please register to attend the Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony, and exchange activities at the link: https://tinyurl.com/Olympic-XI-2023

Registration period: until the end of 15th April 2023 (Saturday)

Website: https://olympichoahocxi.hcmus.edu.vn/ Email: olympichoahocXI@hcmus.edu.vn

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Following a series of intense and rigorous examination days, the contest recognised and awarded individuals and groups for their outstanding achievements, with the following results:

• Table A:
  • 8 First Prizes
  • 15 Second Prizes
  • 23 Third Prizes
  • 21 Fourth Prizes
  • First Prize for teams: HCMC University of Education
  • Second Prize: VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½
  • Third Prize: Hanoi Â鶹´«Ã½ and Technology
• Table B:
  • 8 First Prizes
  • 18 Second Prizes
  • 26 Third Prizes
  • 19 Fourth Prizes
  • First Prize for teams: Hanoi University of Pharmacy
  • Second Prize: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology-VNUHCM
  • Third Prize: Â鶹´«Ã½ and Technology of Hanoi
• Table C:
  • 9 First Prizes
  • 18 Second Prizes
  • 24 Third Prizes
  • 20 Fourth Prizes
  • First Prize for teams: University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City
  • Second Prize: Military Technical Academy
  • Third Prize: Hanoi University of Industry

Special prizes were awarded to individual contestants:

• Nguyá»…n Minh Thái – HCMC University of Education – highest scorer in Table A
• Trần Thu Vân – Hanoi Â鶹´«Ã½ and Technology – highest scorer in Table B
• Phan Hoàng Khải – University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City – highest scorer in Table C

Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President of VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½ and Co-head of the Competition Steering Committee, and Assoc. Prof. Nguyá»…n Trung Nhân, Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, HCMUS and Deputy Head of the Competition Steering Committee, presented souvenirs to the 35 universities and academies participating in the 11th National Students’ Olympic in Chemistry.

The ceremony also featured a Handover Ceremony of the Challenge Banner Flag to representatives of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology-VNUHCM, the host of the 12th National Students’ Olympic in Chemistry.

Some other pictures from the Closing Ceremony:

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On the afternoon of 18th April, the 11th National Student Chemistry Olympiad was organised by the Â鶹´«Ã½, Viet Nam National University in Ho Chi Minh City.

Notably, this year’s contest enjoyed the presence of Professor Morten Peter Medal from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, the recipient of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, who attended to share insights from his research on “Click Chemistry” with scientists, lecturers, and students passionate about this field.

The National Student Chemistry Olympiad is a traditional academic event for students who are passionate about chemistry and studying at universities and colleges throughout the nation. First held in 2003, the competition has taken place ten times, chaired by the Viet Nam Chemistry Association, with various universities and colleges hosting it in rotation. Over the years, it has attracted 1,242 students to participate.

In 2023, the event saw the participation of 48 teams comprising 236 contestants from 35 universities and academies nationwide, spanning a range of disciplines including pedagogy, natural sciences, engineering and technology, medicine and pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, fishery, construction, and defence and security.

During the opening ceremony, Associate Professor Trần Lê Quan, President of VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½, expressed that the university had implemented a comprehensive preparation schedule regarding organisation and facilities, while also ensuring effective coordination with scientists across the country to develop a suitable and high-quality set of exam questions for the panels.

Associate Professor Nguyễn Trung Nhân, Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, efficiently organised all facets of the contest, ensuring security and safety throughout the handling of exam questions, as well as the objective, fair, and accurate review and marking of both theoretical and practical exams.

Dr Ä�á»— Duy Phi, President of the Viet Nam Chemistry Association, stated that the content of the competition incorporates updated knowledge relevant to current issues, aiming to enhance students’ dynamism and ensure they remain attuned to the trends present in enterprises and society.

The contest took place for six days, from 17th to 22nd April. Candidates were allocated 180 minutes for the written examination, which comprised 30 minutes for theoretical questions and 150 minutes for practical experiments. The competition was segmented into three distinct categories predicated on individual capabilities.

• Table A was designated for institutions specialising in chemistry and chemical engineering;
• Table B was for institutions focusing on technology and chemical engineering;
• Table C was for non-specialised chemistry universities and specialised chemistry colleges.

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This year, the competition was held from April 2nd to 8th, 2023, at Hue University of Education, with participation from over 615 candidates representing 85 universities nationwide. Each university was allowed a maximum of 10 participants, competing in either or both Algebra and Calculus.

The team from VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½ comprised six members, including five students from the Bachelor of Talent Class in the Faculty of Mathematics-Informatics and one student from the Advanced Programme in the Faculty of Information Technology. The team was led by D.Sc. VÅ© Ä�á»— Huy CÆ°á»�ng as Team Leader, with M.Sc. Võ Ä�ức Cẩm Hải serving as Deputy Team Leader. Through serious preparation, unwavering determination from both teachers and students, and considerable support from the university’s leadership, the University’s Mathematics Olympiad team secured an impressive total of 10 medals:

Congratulations to the Mathematics Olympiad team of the Â鶹´«Ã½, on their remarkable achievements!

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Attending the programme from the VNUHCM were Assoc. Prof. Nguyá»…n Văn Hiếu, Deputy Head of the Science and Technology Department and Assoc. Prof. Từ Diệp Công Thành, Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer; from the VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½ were Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President and Assoc. Prof. Trần Minh Triết, Vice President; along with representatives from various units, scholars, and scientists from both inside and outside the University.

The seminar’s content focused on the current status of intellectual property registration and development orientations for the VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½ in particular, as well as for higher education and research institutions in general, particularly in the context of autonomy. The aim was to establish a platform to assist scientists in registering for intellectual property rights protection and in commercialising intellectual property generated by the university.

During the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Từ Diệp Công Thành raised a pressing concern regarding the ineffective management of scientific research and technology transfer, particularly in terms of protecting intellectual property when these innovations are launched.

Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Phạm Văn Phúc, Director of the Stem Cell Institute, shared insights from the Institute’s experiences in the commercialisation of scientific research outcomes, including:

1. Classification of research results.
2. Technology maturity: technologies offered to clients must be sufficiently developed and tested in multiple instances, meeting the requirements of a maturity level of 7 or higher.
3. Providing support to customers through technological assistance.
4. Systematic technology research: creating a technology map, identifying technological capabilities, and establishing a technology roadmap.

At the seminar, two research groups led by Assoc. Prof. Ä�ặng Thị PhÆ°Æ¡ng Thảo and D.Sc. Lê Khánh Duy received the President’s Certificates of Merit for their successful registration of an international patent.

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Accordingly, a group of students from the VNUHCM-Â鶹´«Ã½, combined with students of the VNUHCM-University of Technology, (Ms Phạm Thị Trang – Group leader of the class of 2019 in the Faculty of Biotechnology) excellently won the third prize with the project “Paper made from seashells”.

• Project Idea: Every year, millions of trees are cut down to produce paper. In the paper industry, on average, the material for the production of 1 ton of paper is equivalent to white wood chips extracted from 18 mature trees with a trunk diameter of 15-20 cm (commonly Melaleuca, Acacia auriculiformis, Eucalyptus, Poplar, etc.). The rest of the tree, such as twigs, leaves, bark, etc., are wasted. In addition, the pulp-making process requires many chemicals to process the lignocellulose into a cellulose-rich pulp. Therefore, we wondered how to make paper with minimal chemicals and replace cellulose with renewable ingredients. By-products include shells, oysters, eggs, and other molluscs provide a rich source of bioavailable calcium carbonate and are easy to find and produce in large quantities. However, to bind calcium carbonate powder into paper sheets, we need an environmentally friendly bioplastic that is biodegradable and does not leave microplastics.
• Product Description: Seashell paper products contain two main ingredients: calcium carbonate powder and PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol – a fossil-based water soluble, biodegradable polymer). The calcium carbonate powder from seashells and oyster shells bonded to thin sheets of paper on a bioplastic base (PVA). It is very safe and environmentally friendly.
• Project value: The group expands other calcium carbonate sources, such as eggshells, to increase the sources of raw materials, reduce the amount of domestic waste and bring about a circular economy towards the 3R policy. Thereby bringing an economic basis for agriculture from by-products such as shells, seashells, oysters, eggs and other molluscs.

*: abbrev. in vietnamese for student

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