Overview of the Healthy City for Youth (HCA) Project – Phase 2:

Building on the success of Phase 1 of the Healthy City for Youth project, in Phase 2, VNUK continues to collaborate with UNICEF to organize a series of competitions and intensive training courses. These activities provide a vibrant platform for middle and high school students to develop skills and gain practical experiences.

Through this series of activities, young participants will:

• Participate in competitions and courses in scientific research, leadership, debate, communications, and creative skills.

• Engage in active and challenging learning experiences to broaden their knowledge, skills, and new experiences.

• Have an environment to freely express creativity and innovation to explore breakthrough solutions and ideas applicable to real-world situations.

Information on Courses & Competitions of the HCA Project – Phase 2

Duration: June 2024 – January 2025

• 07/08 – 15/09/2024: Scientific Research Methodology Course

• 16,17 & 19,20/07/2024: Leadership and Debate Skills Course

• 01/08 – 30/09/2024: Peer Creative Communication Skills Course

Registration links available for each course.

• 27/06 – 25/08/2024: Youth-on! Hackathon – Creative Programming Competition

• 30/08/2024 – 05/01/2025: U-Invent 7 – High School Science & Technology Creativity Competition

Venue: VNUK – 158A Le Loi, Da Nang
Target Participants: Children and youth aged 10–19
Contact Information:

• Phone: 0937 919 606 (Ms. Doan Minh Thu)

• Email: mis@vnuk.edu.vn

1. Leadership and Debate Skills Course: “Young Future Leader”:

Overview:
“Young Future Leader” is part of the HCA 2024 Skills Training series, organized by VNUK in collaboration with UNICEF Vietnam. The program aims to nurture leadership and debate skills for students aged 10–19 in Da Nang.

Theme: “Leadership and Debate: Young Leaders in Action”

Schedule:

• 16–17/07: Middle school students (12–14 years)

• 19–20/07: High school students (15–18 years)

Format: 2-day course per group

• Day 1: Leadership Skills

• Day 2: Debate Skills & Competition

Venue: VNUK – 158A Le Loi, Da Nang
Registration: Free, subject to availability

2. Scientific Research Methodology Course for Secondary Students: “Junior Researcher”

Overview:
“Junior Researcher” is a training program under HCA 2024, aiming to help students explore potential in scientific research. Participants will:

• Master scientific research methodologies

• Develop critical and creative thinking

• Explore personal research potential

• Connect with the scientific community

Target Participants: Students aged 14–18 in middle and high schools

Schedule: 2 courses, 6 days each

• Social Sciences: 23, 24, 30/07 & 05, 06, 07/08

• Natural Sciences: 25, 26/07 & 01, 02, 08, 09/08

Exhibition of outstanding projects: 11/08/2024
Venue: VNUK – 158A Le Loi, Da Nang
Registration: Free, subject to availability

3. Peer Creative Communication Skills Course

Overview:
This course develops communication, presentation, teamwork, and creative thinking skills for middle and high school students, encouraging innovation and flexibility in learning and life.

Target Participants: Students aged 10–16 in middle and high schools
Duration: 01/08 – 30/09/2024
Venue: VNUK – 158A Le Loi, Da Nang
Registration: Free, subject to availability

4. Youth-on! Hackathon 2024 – Creative Programming Competition

Overview:
Youth-on! Hackathon is a programming competition for students aged 12–19 to encourage creativity and innovative thinking in the digital era. Phase 3 builds on the success of previous competitions (2021 & 2023).

Theme: “Smart Learning in the AI Era”

Target Participants: Youth aged 12–19 in Da Nang

Opportunities:

• Develop programming skills and knowledge

• Collaborate with peers sharing similar passions

• Receive free mentoring from experts

• Win valuable prizes

Timeline:

• 27/06 – 17/07/2024: Registration

• 21/07/2024: Kickoff & Creative Programming Idea Training

• 28/07/2024: Programming & Presentation Workshop

• 28/07 – 17/08/2024: Mentoring Sessions

• 19/08/2024: Semifinal (Hackathon Day)

• 25/08/2024: Final (Demo Day)

Registration: Free, link provided

5. U-Invent 7 – High School Science & Technology Creativity Competition

Overview:
U-Invent is an annual science and technology creativity competition organized by VNUK in collaboration with UNICEF and Da Nang Youth Union. Phase 7 provides a platform for students nationwide to develop creativity, innovation, and social responsibility.

Target Participants: High school students nationwide, teams of 3–5 members

Timeline: 30/08/2024 – 05/01/2025 (includes 5 competition days and 3 training sessions)

• 30/08 – 03/10: Registration

• 06/10: Idea development training

• 13/10: 60-second idea presentation

• 27/10: Solution presentation

• 03/11: Prototype development workshop

• 17/11: Prototype presentation

• 08/12: Semifinals

• 05/01/2025: Finals

Notes: Teams from outside Da Nang participate in online qualifiers; travel support provided for final rounds.

Benefits:

• Exchange and learn with like-minded peers

• Mentorship from experts in science, technology, and social sciences

• Access to VNUK Maker Innovation Space for prototyping

• Prepare for larger competitions (ViSEF, IFPT – Texas A&M, USA)

Evaluation Criteria:

• Novelty and creativity

• Technical and economic feasibility

• Real-world applicability

• Project development progress

• Presentation quality

Awards: Total cash prizes of 92,000,000 VND plus sponsored gifts:

• 1 First Prize

• 1 Second Prize

• 1 Third Prize

• 1 Creativity Prize

• 3 Consolation Prizes

All participants from the Solution Presentation round receive a Certificate of Participation.