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UEF Students Research Contest

12/25/2025

In the flow of educational innovation in higher education, scientific research has gradually become an important part of students' learning journeys. After undergoing serious and competitive selection rounds, the Faculty of English and the Faculty of International Languages and Cultures organized the final round of the “Student Research Ideas in the Language Sector” (SRSL 2025) competition for the academic year 2025 - 2026 on the morning of December 24.

The Competition is a Forum for Useful Academic Exchange

More than just an academic playground, SRSL 2025 is viewed as a space for students to showcase sharp research thinking, applying specialized knowledge, scientific methods, and personal perspectives to address current issues in the fields of language, education, and technology. The competition contributes to nurturing academic spirit, igniting a passion for research, and gradually forming scientific independence among language students at UEF.

In the final round, eight outstanding topics selected from previous rounds were presented in the form of scientific posters accompanied by live presentations in both English and Vietnamese. Each project reflects a serious process of exploration, analysis, and systematic knowledge organization, clearly showing independent research thinking, logical reasoning ability, and increasingly professional academic demeanor among students.

Through SRSL 2025, the two organizing units reaffirm their training orientation associated with scientific research, creating opportunities for students to become familiar with structured research processes from idea formation to outline construction, presentation, and defense of results before a specialized committee.

English Division - Affirming Academic Thinking in the Context of Integration

In the English competition segment, four research projects clearly demonstrated the international integration capacity and academic thinking of UEF students. The topics not only focus on applied linguistics but also expand into modern educational trends, showcasing an updated knowledge base and the capacity to address issues from a global perspective.

The research content primarily analyzes the effectiveness of innovative teaching and learning methods, the role of psychological and cognitive factors during foreign language acquisition, and the impact of digital technology on language skill development. With clear theoretical foundations, appropriate research methods, and persuasive reasoning, the projects offer both academic value and practical application directions in foreign language education.

The committee evaluating the projects included Dr. Su Dinh Khoa - Director of the Anh Duong Foreign Language Center; Dr. Le Thi Nguyet - lecturer at the People’s Security University; and Ms. Pham Huong Ngoc Uyen - lecturer at the Faculty of English, UEF.

The results of the English competition segment are as follows:

First Prize: "Exploring language lecturers and students' perceptions of ecological literacy for sustainable development at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance" by authors Truong Truc Quynh, Phan Ngoc Tran, and Dang Thi Thanh Truc, guided by Associate Professor Dr. Duong My Tham - Deputy Head of the Faculty of English.
Second Prize: "The relationship between growth mindset and English-speaking self-efficacy among first-year non-English-major students" by student Hoang Vinh Lam, guided by Master Nguyen Dinh Tuan - Deputy Head of the Faculty of English.
Third Prize: "An investigation into the role of English podcasts in enhancing first-year university students’ English learning" by authors Tran Xuan Bao, Chu Hoang Bach, and Nguyen Le Minh Thien, guided by Dr. Luu Thi Mai Vy - lecturer at the Faculty of English.
Encouragement Prize: "The implementation of art-based learning in English classes: A case study at a community center in Ho Chi Minh City" by authors Ho Tuong Vy, Pham Ngoc Thuy Nhi, and Tran Quoc Anh, guided by Associate Professor Dr. Duong My Tham - Deputy Head of the Faculty of English.

Vietnamese Division Focuses on In-Depth Research Connected to Educational Practice

Simultaneously, four research projects in Vietnamese at the SRSL 2025 final provided insights closely aligned with the real-world context of language education in Vietnam. The topics clearly reflected students' concerns about improving learning quality, innovating teaching methods, and adapting to the digital transformation in higher education.

The research focused on analyzing the application of artificial intelligence in language learning and teaching, evaluating the impact of new technological tools on students' cognition, attitudes, and learning behaviors. Through coherent presentations, logical arguments, and specific examples, students demonstrated their capabilities in academic expression and proposed feasible solutions to improve the effectiveness of foreign language education.

The evaluation committee for this segment included Dr. Bui Thi My Linh - Head of the Korean Language Department at UEF; Dr. Ly Y Lam - Ton Duc Thang University; and Ms. Ly Nhu Quynh - Head of the Japanese Language Department at UEF, ensuring professionalism and depth in evaluating the research projects.

Worthwhile Achievements on Students' Academic Journeys

The results of the Vietnamese competition segment are as follows:

First Prize: "Research on the impact of ChatGPT on Korean language learning among students majoring in Korean at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance" by authors Tran Thi Ngoc Giau, Pham Thi Phuong Lan, and Tran Ngoc Bao Nhu, guided by Dr. Bui Thi My Linh - Head of the Korean Language Department.
Second Prize: "Application of artificial intelligence in enrollment consulting for the Japanese Language Department at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF)" by authors Hong Thieu Luan, Vo Lam Vy, and Tran Minh Khang, guided by Master Cao Do Quyen - assistant in the Japanese Language Department.
Third Prize: "The impact of AI-integrated interactive dictionaries on the Chinese language learning of students majoring in Chinese in Ho Chi Minh City" by authors Nguyen Ngoc Mai and Bui Le Nhu Y, guided by Master Nguyen Mai Trinh - lecturer in the Chinese Language Department.
Encouragement Prize: "The benefits of group learning activities in the language acquisition process" by authors Do Thi Thanh Huong, Ho Ngoc Minh Chau, and Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, guided by Master Hua Pham Cam Tu - lecturer in the Chinese Language Department.

The final round of SRSL 2025 has opened up a journey of growth in academic thinking for students. Through the processes of research, presentation, and critique, learners hone their critical thinking skills, scientific presentation abilities, and serious attitudes towards knowledge. The top eight projects in the final showcase a clear maturation in academic understanding, innovative spirit, and social responsibility among UEF's language students. Thus, the training units continue to affirm the role of scientific research in university teaching while laying a solid foundation for students to ready themselves for integration and to make positive contributions to the language education community in the future.