Category: Student Activities

A Special Class

The Communication and Presentation Skills class is truly a special one — from the arrangement of tables and chairs, the way groups are formed, to how students interact and freely unleash their own creativity. In this class, every student can see each other’s smiles and faces. At its center is a “stage,” and the main actors are the students themselves. In this “special” classroom, there is little distance between lecturer and student. Instead of dry theory, lessons revolve around real-life issues and situations discovered by the students themselves, drawn from their own experiences and stories.

A Transformative Class

“I have truly changed — I dare to express my thoughts and present myself in front of a crowd. I’m sure I’m not the only one; my classmates feel the same,” shared Nguyen Lan Anh (Class K61) after completing the course.

The changes are evident on the outside: a youthful, dynamic style of dress; bright, radiant faces; and confidence in communication and in presenting ideas before lecturers and peers.

Students no longer just “hear” but truly “listen” — something that once seemed simple and unimportant now feels deeply meaningful. They listen not only with their ears but also with their hearts and minds. Le Ha Phuong (Class K60) added: “I find it very interesting, the class atmosphere is always lively and enthusiastic. It makes learning exciting, and I genuinely look forward to every Communication and Presentation Skills session.”

A Successful Class

Perhaps the greatest success is overcoming oneself. With each session, students can feel their own transformation: fighting and winning over their inherent shyness, timidity, and self-doubt. They dare to take on roles such as a CEO interviewing a job applicant, an old woman selling goods on the street, or a spoiled young lady. And in a moment, they can become professional presenters, guiding the class to draw lessons on communication and behavior in both study and life.

These skills classes have become engaging, memorable experiences. Come to Thuyloi University and experience them for yourself!

Students participating in the project of Thuyloi University at the booth displaying their products

Students from Thuyloi University’s Chemical Engineering program made an impressive mark at the second stage of the competition, which featured on-stage presentations and defense sessions at Hall T45 (Student Division). Their project, “Sapowash Dishwashing Liquid”, won Third Prize overall.

Members participating in the project “Sapowash dishwashing liquid”, representing Thuyloi University at the National Student Startup Festival 2020

The team members included:

1. Nguyen Thi Thuy Hoa – Class 58KTH
2. Quach Thi Thanh Nhan – Class 58KTH
3. Pham Thi Huyen Trang – Class 58KTH
4. Nguyen Thi Trang – Class 58KTH
5. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thanh Le; MSc. Le Thi Thanh Tra

“Sapowash Dishwashing Liquid” is a “truly charming” project – Jury members’ assessment

In this round, the competition brought together the 15 best projects nationwide, with teams presenting and defending their work directly before the judging panel. The judges praised “Sapowash Dishwashing Liquid” as an “truly charming” project, worthy of being a meaningful gift in any household. According to judge Tran Huu Duc — Training Director at Trung Nguyên Legend Group — “Natural, eco-friendly dishwashing liquids should not only target women and homemakers, but also young men and husbands, so they can gift them to the people they love most.” This also serves as a potential direction for the project in the future.

Lecturers and students of the Chemical Engineering program created the competition entry “Sapowash Dishwashing Liquid.”

This was the first time Thuyloi University had participated in a major national startup event for students, a platform where students could unleash their creativity, pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, and build their futures. However, the young generation of Thuyloi University has demonstrated the talent, capability, and intellect worthy of a heroic university, earning a place in the national student startup and innovation ecosystem.

Leaders of the university and representatives from the Faculty of Chemistry and Environment congratulated the team

The team’s achievement, together with the success of hosting a major student event, has marked a new milestone in linking academic training with nurturing creative and entrepreneurial ideas among Thuyloi University students.

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Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai encouraged the Thuyloi University football team before kick-off

Thuyloi University dominated the opening minutes of the match, but Hue University took the lead from a set piece.

In the 17th minute, from a free kick on the right by Quang Hop, central midfielder Van Duong made a silent run into the penalty area and headed in from close range, giving Hue University a 1–0 lead.

After conceding, Thuyloi University applied heavy pressure, but it was not until the second half that the Hanoi-based student team found the equalizer.

In the 51st minute, Tran Duc Hoan escaped his markers and struck a diagonal shot past Hue’s goalkeeper, Channa Phonesavath, a Laotian student, to level the score at 1–1.

The drama continued. In the 69th minute, Hue University was awarded a penalty after a foul. From the spot, Van Phap calmly beat the goalkeeper to restore a 2–1 lead for Hue.

Two Thuyloi University players — Nguyen Hoang Danh and Le Tien Duy — were named in the tournament’s Best XI

Thuyloi University once again equalized. In the 78th minute, Hue’s goalkeeper misjudged a high ball, allowing Quang Tien to head into an empty net, making it 2–2.

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With the score tied after regulation time, the match went to a penalty shootout. There, goalkeeper Channa Phonesavath turned hero, saving two of Thuyloi’s spot kicks to give Hue a 4–1 win in the shootout, securing their first-ever Vietnam Youth and Student Football Championship title.

First launched in 2017, the BK Creative Youth Competition is an annual intellectual playground for students nationwide. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition which originally scheduled for late December 2020, was postponed to March 2021.

The 2020 competition was held under the theme “Smart up for life”, focusing on innovative, startup-oriented products serving practical needs in fields such as transportation, education, environment, marine and islands, industry, agriculture, and healthcare.

From hundreds of entries nationwide, six outstanding teams advanced to the final round, including Team BPlastic representing Thuyloi University.

BPlastic, comprising female students from the Faculty of Chemistry and Environment, presented the project “Fabrication of Bio-Nano Membrane from Rice Straw for BMASK Face Mask Production”. The project addresses public health concerns caused by air pollution, contributes to the prevention of Covid-19, and reduces both medical waste and agricultural organic waste such as rice straw.

The judging panel praised the team’s project for its strong concept and timeliness. They recommended expanding its application to other high-density settings such as nursing homes, healthcare facilities, and orphanages which could further enhance its impact in combating Covid-19.

The BK Creative Youth Competition, hosted annually by Hanoi University of Science and Technology, aims to foster students’ creativity, promote interdisciplinary thinking, and develop practical ideas, products, and innovative management solutions with startup potential.

Each participating team can have up to five members, with at least two being current students of engineering universities across Vietnam as of December 2020.

Over the six-month competition, the organizers provided training and mentorship to teams — from drafting initial ideas to finalizing and implementing their proposals — with enthusiastic support from reputable experts in creativity and entrepreneurship.

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At the conclusion of the event, the organizing committee announced the winners. BPlastic – Thuyloi University earned a Consolation Prize. Congratulations to the talented girls from the Environmental Engineering program, Faculty of Chemistry and Environment!