HCM CITY (VNS0— Vietnamese students can now take part in the 2013 Google Student Ambassadors (GSAs) Programme for which applications are now open, the company said in a statement on Monday. Outlining the qualities being sought in applicants, the statement said "GSAs are excited by new technology, enthusiastic about Google, and they are involved in their school communities." Any undergraduate student enrolled in full-time study at a university in Viet Nam who can spare around 10 hours a month for activities is eligible to apply. "It doesn't matter if you're studying IT or Art, if you want the opportunity to enhance your professional development, leadership, and communication skills, and get access to a unique network of Google Ambassadors across South East Asia, then we'd love to hear from you," the statement proclaimed. — VNS … [Read more...]
Vietnamese students win fourth prizes at Intel ISEF 2013
The Hanoitimes - Two groups of Vietnamese students from the Ha Noi-Amsterdam and Le Hong Phong high schools have been awarded fourth-grade prizes at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). The Intel ISEF competition for students in grades 9-12 is the world's largest international pre-college science competition. This year, 1,600 high school students, young scientists and engineers from 70 countries, regions and territories took part in the week-long competition in Phoenix, USA. The group from Ha Noi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted included Vu Mai Huong, Hoang Trong Nam Anh and Do Thuy Linh, won the prize in the field of materials and bioengineering. The group studied the micro-filtration properties of chicken eggshell membrane and its potential use in portable water filtering devices. The project "Application to Aquaponics for Home Grown Food – an Automatic Environmental Monitoring System"by Tran Ngoc Chau, Nguyen Phuong Dy and Truong Nhut Cuong … [Read more...]
Embassy pledges help to Vietnamese students in UK
Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Vu Minh Quang has affirmed that the embassy will do its best to assist Vietnamese students who are studying as well as those who have registered to study at London Metropolitan University (LMU). The Vietnamese diplomat made the statement on August 31 after the UK Border Agency said it has revoked London Metropolitan University 's licence to sponsor students from outside the European Union. The withdrawal of LMU’s licence means that it is removed from the register of licensed sponsors, and students from outside the European Union are no longer allowed to study at the university, the agency said in its website. Ambassador Minh said the embassy is keeping a close watch on the case as there are many Vietnamese students at the university. The embassy has urgently reported to the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and proposed solutions for the ministry to assist Vietnamese students at the university. The Vietnamese embassy is ready to … [Read more...]
Vietnamese students shine in Italian competition
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students won prizes at the Val Tidone International Music Competitions held in Piacenza City, Italy, from June 10-17. Nguyen Dang Quang, a piano student at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music, won first prize in Category B under-15 age group. Pham Quang Huy, an accordion-guitar-jazz student, also from the academy, came second in Category C under-19 age group. Ta Quang Vu, who is studying piano in Russia, took second prize in Category B. Luu Quang Minh, concert accordionist and a professor at the academy, was a member of the jury. The 10th Val Tidone contest attracted 128 contestants throughout the world to participate in piano and arcordeon category and 39 groups in chamber category. VietNamNet/Viet Nam News … [Read more...]
Vietnamese students win top prize in USA
HCM CITY — Four Vietnamese students from Portland State University in the US's Oregon State, all beneficiaries of the Intel Study Abroad Programme, won the top prize in the Cornell Cup USA competition for their design of a prescription drug identification device. Their invention is capable of identifying a wide variety of prescription medications and providing timely information about drugs from online or built-in databases. The contest began October 2011 and the 20 finalists were named in November and given until May to come up with their invention. — VNS … [Read more...]
Vietnamese students win Intel ISEF 2012
HA NOI — Three Vietnamese students from the Ha Noi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted have been awarded first prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2012 in the field of materials and bioengineering in Pittsburgh, the USA. Their method of processing salt water into fresh water by using solar energy and vacuum technology was praised for being easy to operate, cheap, and environmentally friendly. The Intel ISEF competition for students in grades 9 – 12 is the world's largest international pre-college science competition. 1,500 high school students from 70 countries, regions and territories took part in the competition. — VNS … [Read more...]
Vietnamese student wins academic prize
HCM CITY — Vietnamese student Thai Minh Thuy has won the Academic Achievement Award granted by the New South Wales Department of Education and Communities for international students in Australians state public schools. The HCM City resident achieved the highest Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank score of 99.95 and was listed on the Higher School Certificate for achieving over 90 in all subjects. She was a top ranking student of the Canley Vale High School. The 18-year-old student was also commended for her outstanding leadership qualities as president of the school's Leo's Club and as a member of the Fairfield Council Advisory Committee. Thuy is studying for a double degree – Bachelors of Commerce and Liberal Studies – at the University of Sydney. Of 77 international students who were nominated for the award, 21 were from Viet Nam. — VNS … [Read more...]
Vietnamese students awarded scholarships
DA NANG — Twenty-six higher education students from the coastal central provinces of Binh Dinh, Quang Nam, Quang Tri, Ha Tinh and Da Nang City received scholarships from Germany's Hessian Ministry for Science and the Arts at a ceremony in Da Nang yesterday. Each student was awarded VND6 million at the Da Nang University of Technology. The Hessian Ministry has reserved 150 scholarships for Vietnamese students this year. .— VNS … [Read more...]
Vietnamese students top math contest
HA NOI (VNS)— Two individual gold medals helped push Vietnamese students into the Top Ten schools in the Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS). Nguyen Nga Nhi and Nguyen Dang Khoi were among 10 Vietnamese students selected from the 482 participating in the contest's first round in Viet Nam. — VNS … [Read more...]
Vietnamese students to compete at World Games
Viet Nam will take part in the 27th Summer Universiade Games from July 6-17 in Kazan, Russia. The Vietnamese student athletes will compete in four (track and field, table tennis, chess and gymnastics) out of 15 events at the biennial Games which lures competitors from more than 170 countries and territories. Apart from sports, the students will participate in music and performance activities. Over the past three Games, Viet Nam have grabbed three silver and five bronze medals. — VNS … [Read more...]