After a devastating period fighting against the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vietnam has successfully controlled the spread of the disease and encouraged its people to return to normal. Therefore, HCMUT – Bach Khoa’s students are also required to catch up with the delayed activities of the university in the last months due to the lockdown measures.

Short updates: As of July 6th 2020, Vietnam has recorded 355 patients, 340 out of who have been recovered and discharged from the treatment. Also, the fatality ratio due to COVID-19 in the country has been recorded at 0 so far.

Because of the lockdown, the University has seen an empty campus with very few motorbikes in the parking area and students around, which is a very unfamiliar capture of any corner at HCMUT – Bach Khoa. 

However, just a few weeks after the lockdown measures were lifted, there have been a lot of exciting activities and events which were organized under strict protective measures against the virus. 

Let’s take a look at those events in the last weeks!

Breaking Records

Who says engineering students mostly deal with mathematical equations but not entertainment activities?

Breaking Records was born undertaking the mission to bring the HCMUT – Bach Khoa’s students a musical playground to show their passion for the world of singing and instruments. The competition is open for all of the students who are confident, dynamic, and dare to express their true color in music.

The first season in 2020 has the concept of “Sing!”, which is expected to bring students and the audience an interesting experience in the thrilling and vibrant journey of achieving their peaks in music. 

The DUEL FLASHBACK Round has just ended, leaving the candidates and audience a wonderful range of emotions. 

Stay tuned for the next rounds with more electrifying performances from these talented candidates!

OISP Science and Technology Symposium

OISP Science and Technology Symposium is an annual academic playground for HCMUT – Bach Khoa’s students of the international training programs. The goal of this symposium is to promote scientific research, to apply and practice theory and principles that have been and are being learned in classes to solve real-life problems in society under the guidance of teachers. Thereby the students can learn how to approach scientific research methods, creating interest and passion in scientific research.

This year, there are about 200 students with 69 projects from 9 faculties of HCMUT – Bach Khoa taking part in the symposium. A new feature of the symposium this year is that there is an increase in the subjects, therefore, the topics are varied more than before. Moreover, the format of presenting projects is also changed to an open location, enhancing the exciting environment of the symposium.

After years, the conference has gradually earned its position in the hearts of students who are passionate about scientific research. From the immaturity of the subjects at the beginning, they have gradually grown up thanks to the precise and careful guidance of teachers. It’s time for you to present your ideas, creative projects and also this is an opportunity for you to approach, exchange knowledge, and learn from other teams.

Bach Khoa Innovation – Field Trip

During the pandemic, HCMUT – Bach Khoa’s students stayed at home but did not stay still. They keep seeking for new opportunities to learn and grow. One of the opportunities in the previous time is Bach Khoa Innovation 2020. The competition was held online because of the lockdown, however, it still collected a huge amount of attention from engineering students.

► See also: Bach Khoa Innovation 2020 Kick-off Livestream

Right after the lockdown was lifted, Bach Khoa Innovation 2020’s candidates had a field trip to Saigon High Tech Park (SHTP-IC) – a technopolis playing an important role of strongly enhancing the technological and intellectual base of the region, and Information Technology Park (ITP) – belonged to VNU-HCMC, an environment for technological entrepreneurs especially those in Information and Communication industry.

The field trip specially organized for Bach Khoa Innovation’s students this year is to provide answers to millions of questions from students when it comes to practical experience. This source of information will be a sound foundation and huge motivation for them to prepare for the most significant round in Bach Khoa Innovation 2020: the Final Round.

► See also: 55 Projects made it to the First Round of BK Innovation 2020

Green Summer Volunteer Campaign (Mua He Xanh)

Green Summer Volunteer Campaign is an annual summer volunteer program in Vietnam. The activities and plans vary according to the university. But the final objective is to bring its students to community services and charity events. They will indulge in social welfare, children activities and rural development programs such as anti-illiteracy (teaching English, internet, computer skills), improving the environment, building ‘gratitude’ houses for poor and disadvantaged residents and a lot more activities like that.

This year, Green Summer Volunteer Campaign organized in HCMUT – Bach Khoa will take place in Thanh Loi Commune, Ben Luc District, Dong Thap Province from July 30 to August 31. Students will have to run some programs to support the local people: laying concrete paths, teaching local kids, giving away gifts.

OISP Students Conference 2020

OISP Students Conference 2020 took place on June 18 in the Hoa Binh Hall, HCMUT – Bach Khoa, Ho Chi Minh City campus. There are also a lot of participants from classes, The Associated Organ of Vietnamese Students’ Association from BK – OISP, Executive Committee of HoChiMinh Communist Youth Union from OISP, OISP Board of Directors, Academic Department and other related departments.

At the conference, student representatives have expressed their concerns, wants and suggestions for improvement of learning and activities at the HCMUT – Bach Khoa to the OISP Board of Directors in particular and the University in general. The topics that students are most interested in are the required social workdays and facilities.

In an atmosphere of sharing, open and sincere answers, most of the students’ questions were solved on the spot. In regards with the remaining unsolved issues or problems that need more work at the university level, the Organizing Committee of the OISP Student Conference BK-OISP 2020 has recorded and transferred them to higher levels, with one single goal: Creating an optimal learning environment and practices that have a mutual understanding between students and the University.

Congress of delegates of the Associated Organ of Vietnamese Students’ Association from BK – OISP

Congress of delegates of the Associated Organ of Vietnamese Students’ Association from BK – OISP term 2020 – 2023 has been conducted successfully. The congress was held to find new faces for members of the executive committee who are proactive in managing and developing students’ activities at HCMUT – Bach Khoa.

At the congress, there is also appreciation to the former members of the executive committee.

Students activities at HCMUT – Bach Khoa in the next moths are expected to be even more dynamic and exciting. There are some big events coming in July and August such as OISP International Festival 2020 or Bach Khoa Open Day. Stay tuned for more!