VietNamNet Bridge – The third open mathematics festival was launched yesterday at the Ha Noi University of Technology by the Viet Nam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics.

The third open mathematics festival was launched yesterday at the Ha Noi University of Technology by the Viet Nam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics. — Photo tuoitrethudo.vn

The festival, which included a photo exhibition about mathematics application in daily life, seeks to create opportunities for students, teachers, parents and mathematicians from around the country to share their views and experiences related to mathematics.

Festival organisers also hope it will inspire lovers of mathematics and help promote the development of this field in Viet Nam.

In another development, the Ministry of Education and Training awarded scholarships of VND7.29 billion ($324,000) to 185 students from 12 universities and 297 high school students for excellence in mathematics.

In addition, 85 math projects were awarded VND2.57 billion (US$114,200).

Professor Tran Van Nhung, general secretary of the State Council for Professor Titles, said the award and scholarships would motivate teachers and students to continue striving for the country’s mathematics development.

The awards event is a part of the national target programme on mathematics development in the period 2010-20, which was approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Mathematics projects receiving the award must have been published on international magazines and must include one lecturer in addition to students.

Students awarded scholarships all had a grade of at least 9 in maths or had achievements in domestic and international contests for gifted students. 

VNS