Ministry Confirms No Plagiarism in 2026 National Science Competition Winning Project
The Ministry of Education and Training verifies that the 2026 National Science and Technology Competition-winning project by Luong Van Tuy High School students is original and free from plagiarism after expert evaluation.
- • The Ministry confirmed no plagiarism in the winning science project by Luong Van Tuy students.
- • The project developed multifunctional polyurethane composites with fire-resistant, thermal, and antimicrobial properties.
- • An expert panel reviewed and validated the project’s originality and feasibility.
- • The competition featured 457 students and 242 projects, awarding 145 prizes including 14 first places.
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The Ministry of Education and Training has officially confirmed that the winning project of the 2026 National Science and Technology Competition by students from Luong Van Tuy High School is original and free from plagiarism. This follows public concerns and allegations stating the project closely resembled advanced academic research.
The project titled "Development of multifunctional polyurethane composites, fire-resistant, thermal insulating, and antimicrobial, for application in civil construction and daily life" won first prize among 14 first-place projects and 145 awards given at the competition involving 457 students and 242 projects.
In response to allegations, the Ministry organized a review by a consultative team of five doctoral-level experts. Their thorough assessment found no evidence of copying or plagiarism. The panel confirmed the students were capable of carrying out standard research methods in polymer material science with guidance from teachers and scientific advisors. The project was acknowledged for its creativity, practicality, and relative novelty despite not being a groundbreaking scientific study.
Key analytical techniques such as DTA, XRD, and FT-IR used in the project were deemed accessible within the student curriculum and supported by available university research infrastructure.
This clarification comes after a prior incident in 2025 where a first-place award was rescinded due to similarities with a foreign product. The Ministry emphasized that the National Science and Technology Competition promotes scientific inquiry and encourages young students to apply knowledge effectively.
With this verification, the Ministry reaffirmed the integrity of the competition and the students’ work, which serves as an important foundation for further innovation in functional materials and nanotechnology.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Academic year of the competition
Sources report different academic years for the competition
vietnam.vn
"awarded the first prize in the science and technology competition to a group of students for the academic year 2025-2026"
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"won first place in the National Science and Technology Competition for High School Students 2026."
Why this matters: One source states the competition is for the academic year 2025-2026, while the other claims it is for 2026. This discrepancy affects the understanding of when the competition took place.