Celebrating fifteen years of the Science Film Festival, the Goethe-Institut Ho Chi Minh City, under the patronage of the Consulate General of Germany and in collaboration with various partners, hosted Science Fair 2025 – a special event themed “Curious little minds today – Sustainable change tomorrow.”

The fair sought to connect organisations working in education, innovation, and sustainable development, while creating an engaging environment where science, education, and art converged. Designed for children, young people, and science enthusiasts, Science Fair 2025 featured a series of STEM activities, interactive exhibitions, and thematic discussions. The programme encouraged curiosity, a passion for learning, and a sense of environmental responsibility through a dynamic combination of creativity and scientific exploration.

As a long-standing partner of the Science Film Festival Viet Nam, VNUHCM–University of Science (HCMUS) contributed to advancing sustainability education through activities coordinated by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Sciences. The Faculty introduced a variety of experiential learning opportunities combining technology, creativity, and environmental awareness.

The AR–VR station enabled visitors to design traditional Hoi An lanterns through augmented reality, bridging cultural heritage with modern technological innovation. The Climate Fresk board game guided participants to examine causes and strategies for addressing climate change through interactive engagement. STEM-based games such as Green Footprint (carbon footprint), Mo-no-poly (polymer science), and “Green Career” activities including quizzes and picture-based challenges attracted significant interest, conveying the message of sustainable living in daily practice.

Students and visitors engaging in interactive activities at Science Fair 2025.

Within the Science in Dialogues series, Dr Nguyễn Hà Hùng Chương, lecturer at the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Sciences, delivered a session entitled “Green Career Orientation.” The discussion examined questions such as “What defines a green career and why does this represent an inevitable global trend?” and “How can students from diverse disciplines contribute to the greening of their professions?” The presentation also highlighted essential competencies and employment prospects emerging from the worldwide green transition, guiding learners to recognise the link between scientific understanding, social responsibility, and sustainable career pathways.