On February 4, 2026, the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development (IFS) organized an acceptance meeting for three institutional-level scientific research projects conducted by lecturers and students in 2025, in accordance with Decision No. 21/QĐ-ĐHNL dated January 10, 2026, issued by the President of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry.

The accepted research projects included:

1. “A study on indigenous knowledge in the exploitation and use of Shan tea in Minh Tien commune, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province”, led by Dr. Nguyen Cong Hoan.

2. “Developing a bamboo shoot production model using Dendrocalamus species at the demonstration area of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry”, led by Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoan.

3. A student scientific research project entitled “A study on biological characteristics and natural bioactive compounds of Elatostema lineolatum used to support the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease among Thai ethnic communities in Than Uyen district, Lai Chau province”, conducted by student Ma Truong Giang (Class K55, Forest Resource Management).

At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Ngoc Son – Chairman of the Acceptance Council highly evaluated all three projects, noting their good quality and valuable research outputs, including application models, scientific publications, and undergraduate theses.

Scientific research activities carried out by lecturers and students play an important role in enhancing training quality and research capacity, thereby contributing to the sustainable development and academic strength of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development.

The Acceptance Council during the meeting