Vietnam hosts International Chemistry Olympiad for the first time

For the first time, Vietnam hosted the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO 46) in 2014, with the participation of 291 students from 75 countries and territories around the world.

The Vietnamese team at the 2013 International Chemistry Olympiad. (Photo: Quy Trung/VNA)

With the view of innovation in management, separating state management of education and training from professional management, the Ministry of Education and Training assigned the University of Science - Vietnam National University, Hanoi to preside over and the Hanoi National University of Education to coordinate in organizing the above important international educational event.

The above information was announced by Mr. Bui Duy Cam, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Head of the Organizing Committee of ICHO 46 at a press conference held on July 16 in Hanoi.

The opening ceremony of the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 46) 2014 will take place on the morning of July 21 at the National Convention Center, Hanoi. On July 23, contestants will take the practical exam and on July 25, the theory exam. The exam will close on the afternoon of July 28.

By participating in this exam, candidates will also be able to participate in cultural, artistic and sports activities, and visit some tourist destinations in Vietnam such as Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, etc.

Up to this point, the Organizing Committee has fully prepared a plan to welcome the delegations, ensuring food, accommodation and travel for the participants. Regarding professional work, the Organizing Committee has sent the countries reference questions including 29 theoretical questions and 7 practical questions on time. The Professional Committee has also completed the introduction of the official exam questions.

The theoretical exam room was prepared according to regulations, the list of exam rooms, candidate registration numbers, and seating chart were completed. The software for processing exam results, updating records, registration numbers, exam scores, analyzing exam results, and determining awards was also completed. The preparation of facilities, tools, equipment, tables and chairs for the practical exam was inspected and evaluated well by experts from the International Chemistry Olympiad Committee, ensuring international requirements.

The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is a chemistry competition for high school students under the age of 20 from all countries around the world, held annually since 1968.

According to the IChO charter, the officially participating countries will take turns hosting the annual competition./.

According to VNA