Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Thanh Thao, Rector of Thanh Do University, with the book “Open Education and Open Science: A Practical Handbook for Lecturers and Researchers” - authored by the Thanh Do University's research team, has been nominated for the 2025 Open Education Awards for Excellence (OEAwards) organized by the Open Education Global (OEGlobal). This recognition marks a significant milestone for Thanh Do University’s pioneering efforts in promoting and expanding the open knowledge movement in Vietnam.

Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Thanh Thao, Rector of Thanh Do University, with the book “Open Education and Open Science: A Practical Handbook for Lecturers and Researchers” nominated for the 2025 Open Education Awards for Excellence 

The Open Education Awards for Excellence (OEAwards) is a prestigious global recognition honoring individuals, organizations, and initiatives that contribute outstandingly to advancing open education and open knowledge. Since its launch in 2011, the OEAwards has celebrated 254 exemplary contributions, shaping global trends in equitable access to knowledge and fostering collaboration and innovation in teaching and research.

The 2025 Awards carry the theme “Everything Starts With a Seed” conveying the message that every initiative begins as a small idea that, when nurtured, grows into something impactful and transformative. This year’s awards feature 196 nominations from 42 countries, divided into three main categories: People in Open (individual recognition), What We Share (open resources), and How We Share (open practices).

Vietnam has four representatives among this year’s nominees. Among them, Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Thanh Thao is nominated in the “People in Open – Leader” category. The official announcement highlights her as a pioneering leader who has initiated and led multiple key projects, including compiling Vietnam’s first open knowledge handbook, establishing an open access library, and founding an open research support fund. These efforts are particularly meaningful in a developing country like Vietnam, where awareness of open knowledge remains in its early stages.

Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Thanh Thao is nominated in the “People in Open – Leader” category

Meanwhile, the book “Open Education and Open Science: A Practical Handbook for Lecturers and Researchers”—authored by MS. Nguyen Linh Chi, Mr.  Vu Nguyen Quang Duy, Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Thanh Thao, and Dr. Pham Hiep, all from Thanh Do University, has been nominated in the “How We Share – Guideline” category for open resources. The handbook is recognized as the first comprehensive Vietnamese publication on open education and open science, serving as a foundational reference that helps lecturers, researchers, and students understand and practice open knowledge. The book has sparked nationwide discussions through seminars and workshops and has been swiftly integrated into university curricula, becoming a crucial tool for teaching and researching open science in Vietnam.

The book “Open Education and Open Science: A Practical Handbook for Lecturers and Researchers 

All nominations are currently being reviewed by a panel of 31 distinguished scholars and educators worldwide. The final results will be announced on October 17, 2025, during a live webcast marking the closing of OEGlobal Tour 2025: Snapshots of Open Education.

Through this recognition, Thanh Do University reaffirms its pioneering position in open education, demonstrating its readiness to join the international community in advancing open knowledge for a brighter and more inclusive future.

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