At the 8th National Student Chemistry Olympiad 2014, PVU Chemistry Olympiad team ranked in the top 5 in Group B with On Kim Thinh, Nguyen Tien Dung won second prize, Duong Nguyen Cong Thanh, and Tran Van Hung got third prizes, and Nguyen Le Thanh Hung got consolation prize.
The 8th National Student Chemistry Olympiad took place from 6th – 9th April, 2014 at Can Tho University. The contest was organized by the Chemical Society of Vietnam (CSV), the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), the Ministry of Education and Training, and the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union once every 2 years. The contest is an event for students of universities and colleges with a common passion for Chemistry to have the opportunity to exchange, learn, and express their passion for science. At the same time, this is an opportunity for officials and lecturers of the universities to exchange expertise, share teaching and research experiences, enhance mutual understanding and creat opportunities for academic cooperation in the future.
This year's contest had a total of 198 contestants from 30 universities and colleges across the country. They were divided into 38 teams to compete in 03 groups. Group A includes 13 teams with 65 students, Group B 14 teams with 70 students and Group C 11 teams with 65 students.
In this contest, PVU Chemistry Olympiad team led by Dr. Hoang Hung as team leader, along with two lecturers, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Nhung and Mr. Nguyen Van Kiet, participated in Group B.
PVU Chemistry Olympiad team in 2014
This is the first time that PVU participated in the Contest. The team achieved high results, ranking in the top 5 of the whole group with all students winning prizes, including 2 second prizes, 2 third prizes, and 1 consolation prize.
PVU Chemistry Olympiad team at the Closing Ceremony
After two days of intense competition, the PVU delegation had an exchange trip with other students at Song Tien - Ben Tre tourist area.
