Trường ĐH Nguyễn Tất Thành tiếp tục ghi dấu ấn với 12 tác phẩm đạt giải tại Cuộc thi “Bác Hồ trong trái tim tôi” lần 5

On August 26, 2026, at its main campus, Nguyen Tat Thanh University hosted the Closing and Award Ceremony for the 5th “Uncle Ho in My Heart” Competition 2026. This served as an occasion for the organizing committee to review, evaluate achieved results, and honor collectives and individuals with outstanding accomplishments.

Attending the program, distinguished guest delegates included: Comrade Nguyen Binh Minh – Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Thap Province; Artist, M.A. Nguyen Thi Do Quyen – Lecturer at HCMC University of Fine Arts, Member of the Executive Committee of HCMC Female Artists Club – HCMC Fine Arts Association, member of the Judging Panel; Dr. Cu Ngoc Phuong – Dean of the Faculty of Political Theory at Nguyen Tat Thanh University, member of the Judging Panel; Comrade Tran Van Thang – Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Head of the Department of Organization – Personnel – Legal Affairs at University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM); Comrade Ta Thi Thanh Ha – Party Committee Member, Head of the Faculty of Primary Education at Nghe An University; Comrade Huynh Thi My Phuong – Party Cell Secretary of the Central Library, Publishing House, Director of the Central Library & Information Center (VNU-HCM); Comrade Tran Thi Hong Xiem – Party Cell Secretary of Administration 5, Library Director at University of Economics and Law; Comrade Dang Nhat Quang – Executive Committee Member of the Party Committee of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Thap Province, Party Cell Secretary, Director of Dong Thap Provincial Library; Comrade Bui Thu Hang – Director of the Information, Library and Museum Center at University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM); Comrade Hoang Thi Hien Thuong – Deputy Head of the Administration and Communication Office at University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM).

Representing Nguyen Tat Thanh University were: Dr. Nguyen Mai Lan – Party Secretary, Chairwoman of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meritorious Teacher Nguyen Kim Hồng – President of the University; M.A. Nguyen Thi Thu Thao – Deputy Party Secretary, Acting Head of the Department of Student Affairs, Secretary of the Youth Union; Comrade Huynh Thi Kim Oanh – Chief of the Party Committee Office; M.A. Tran Thi Thuy Kieu – Director of the Library & Information Center; M.A. Bui Quang Trung – Head of the Communications Department.

Also in attendance were members of the competition organizing committee, faculty members, parents, and especially the outstanding contestants who achieved exceptional results in the 5th “Uncle Ho in My Heart” Competition 2026.

Dr. Nguyen Mai Lan (in black ao dai) and Mr. Nguyen Binh Minh (center) present flowers to co-organizing entities

Speaking at the award ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Mai Lan – Party Secretary, Chairwoman of the University Council, shared that the 5th “Uncle Ho in My Heart” Competition continues to affirm the value of a meaningful political, cultural, and educational activity. With each season, the competition not only attracts a growing number of staff, lecturers, students, pupils, and general readers, but also serves as a space for everyone to express their deep affection and reverence for President Ho Chi Minh through creative and approachable perspectives.

The success of the 5th season stems from the close, responsible cooperation among co-organizing units, higher education institutions, cultural, publishing, and library agencies, contributing to elevating the quality of the competition while building a connected network for exchange and sharing across societal sectors. This contributes to spreading reading culture, educating ideals, and nurturing affection and awareness among staff, lecturers, students, and pupils.

Dr. Nguyen Mai Lan emphasized that the honor of bearing the name of the patriotic youth Nguyen Tat Thanh is not only a source of pride but also a responsibility for every staff member, party member, employee, and student of Nguyen Tat Thanh University in preserving, continuing, and spreading the noble values associated with His name and legacy. The Party Committee, University Council, and Board of Presidents consistently affirm that learning and practicing Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, ethics, methodology, and style must be conducted regularly, practically, and tied to concrete activities. Beyond political orientation campaigns, these values should be embodied in campus culture, teaching, scientific research, study, community service, and daily conduct.

Dr. Nguyen Mai Lan delivers her address at the program

“’Uncle Ho in My Heart’ is therefore not merely a contest, but a practical endeavor making the learning and practice of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, ethics, methodology, and style closer and more vivid. Through each essay, painting, video, and story, President Ho’s image is approached with creative formats, helping His ideological and ethical values resonate continuously throughout daily life, especially among the younger generation,” – Dr. Nguyen Mai Lan highlighted.

The 5th “Uncle Ho in My Heart” Competition 2026 was co-organized by the Party Committees of University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM), Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Nghe An University, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Thap Province, Party Cell of Central Library & Publishing House under VNU-HCM Corporate Party Committee, and University of Economics and Law. The competition aimed toward commemorating the 136th Birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2026), providing an occasion for readers to express profound gratitude toward Uncle Ho – the great leader of the Vietnamese nation. It also served to spread noble values from Ho Chi Minh’s thought, ethics, and lifestyle, while fostering reading habits and research interest within the community.

Launched in May 2026, the competition received over 1,900 entries across diverse categories including reflective essays, video clips, and drawings.

This year, Nguyen Tat Thanh University submitted 293 entries, including 252 essays, 20 paintings, and 22 video clips. In the final results, the University won 12 awards across all submission categories.

Nguyen Tat Thanh University wins 12 award-winning works

Excellently winning the Second Prize in the Drawing category, Pharmacy student Nguyen Luu Bi was deeply moved and proud of his achievement. Luu Bi shared that the painting was inspired by the meeting between President Ho Chi Minh and fighter pilots who scored achievements in shooting down enemy aircraft, including Colonel Nguyen Van Bay, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces. That meeting was not only an acknowledgment of outstanding soldiers, but also demonstrated Uncle Ho’s warm affection and deep concern for combatants serving on the front line. Through such encounters, His image shone not only as a supreme leader, but also as a father and comrade closely following every victory and growth of the soldiers.

Completing the artwork within seven days, Luu Bi found the greatest challenge was portraying the gentle, simple expressions on President Ho Chi Minh’s face. It was not merely reproducing an image, but conveying His aura, spirit, and emotion through each stroke. Every detail—from the eyes and smile to the facial lines—was carefully considered by Luu Bi so that Uncle Ho’s image emerged warm and approachable while retaining the noble stature of a leader who dedicated his entire life to the nation.

Luu Bi excellently achieves Second Prize in the Drawing category

Delegates visiting the Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space at NTTU and the Stamp Exhibition

Implementing Directive No. 07-CT/TW on “Promoting the learning and practice of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, ethics, methodology, and style in the new development period,” Nguyen Tat Thanh University has continuously enhanced political and ideological education, public ethics, and teacher ethics, linking the learning and practicing of His example with political tasks and party building. Through this, the University step-by-step integrates studying and following Uncle Ho’s example into an essential component of academic life, culture, and community activities, fostering a humanistic, responsible, and dedicated educational environment.

Imbued with His teachings regarding wisdom and virtue—that having virtue without talent makes tasks difficult, while having talent without virtue renders one useless—Nguyen Tat Thanh University has striven unceasingly in academic instruction as well as ethical and ideological cultivation for students. The position of Nguyen Tat Thanh University today represents the combined intellect, solidarity, and unity of all staff, lecturers, employees, and students. Moving forward, Nguyen Tat Thanh University will continue promoting the learning and practice of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, ethics, methodology, and style, further advancing His spirit of lifelong self-study to remain a prestigious, high-quality educational institution—graduating generations of talented students who meet society’s development demands and contribute to the nation’s deep and sustainable integration.

Article by: Hong Quang

Photos: Hieu Ngo

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