On the afternoon of May 11, 2026, VNU University of Science (VNU-HUS) successfully hosted the “Global Connections Day 2026” programme. The event aimed to connect high school students, university students, and postgraduate learners with international universities and research institutions, thereby creating opportunities for internships, scholarships, and career development in international environments.

Nearly 1,300 students with more than 800 scientific research projects across eight disciplinary fields implemented in the 2025–2026 academic year not only reflect the scale but also reveal a clear trend: fundamental research, alongside technological development, is becoming a key component of the training process, enhancing students’ core competencies at the VNU University of Science (HUS).

On April 23, 2026, VNU-HUS warmly hosted a gathering with international students from France, the Czech Republic, Mongolia, Laos, and beyond—currently joining us through full-degree programs, semester exchange, and research internships. The event was not only a heartfelt welcome, but also a vibrant space for academic sharing and cultural connection

All four Vietnamese students have won medals, including two golds and two silvers, at the 60th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad, held in Moscow, Russia, from April 15 to 23, according to the Ministry of Education and Training. Students from VNU HUS High School for Gifted Students made up 2 out of 4 team members, and both won medals, including Nguyen Thai Minh – Gold Medal (ranked 11th) and Nguyen Huu Tue – Silver Medal.

On March 25, 2026, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the results of its World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for 55 disciplines grouped into five broad subject areas across approximately 21,000 programs offered by 1,912 higher education institutions.

Students from VNU HUS High School for Gifted won 6 out of 14 First Prizes at the National Science and Engineering Competition for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Recently, the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM) and the University of Science under Vietnam National University, Hanoi signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at improving the quality of education and research in mathematics.

The Vietnam Mathematical Society recently announced its decision to confer the 2025 prize on two educators and four students. The award is one of the society’s most prestigious honors, recognizing outstanding mathematics teachers and exceptional students nationwide. The two honored teachers are Tran Quang Hung, a teacher at the High School for Gifted Students in Natural Sciences under the University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and Tran Dinh Huu, a teacher at Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted in Ha Tinh Province.

Vietnam aims to train 4,000 personnel for the restarted Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plants by 2030, mobilizing 11 universities to expand engineering majors and international cooperation. VNU University of Science is one of the universities to expand engineering majors and international cooperation.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on Friday presented second and third-class labor orders to 24 students with outstanding achievements at international Olympiads and other scientific research competitions in 2025.