University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi

The 2nd Regional Conference of the “Digital Skills To Succeed” (DS2S) Network, held from September 2-5, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany, brought together over 160 delegates from leading universities, international organizations, and technology companies to discuss the future of education in the digital age. The program focused on three main pillars: networking, university-business collaboration, and innovation in teaching and learning methods. The conference was organized by the German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ) in collaboration with Leipzig University, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The winner of the "Student Tourism and Culture Ambassador 2024" Final Round, held on September 21, 2024, was Vi Thi Thuy Trang, a student from the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, along with her team performing traditional court music. They brought the unique identity of Hanoi's humanities to this major competition.

On the morning of September 12, 2025, the Advisory Council for the Humanities at all levels of higher education (Vietnamese Language, Literature and Culture group and Other groups) held a working session to finalize the standards for training programs in the Humanities field.

From July 3rd to 15th, 2025, 27 students from the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, were in Chiang Mai, Thailand to participate in an academic exchange and professional internship program. This activity is part of the cooperation between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and Chiang Mai University.

Do you want to study a major with many opportunities to receive prestigious scholarships and experience life as an international student? Do you want to expand your international network and freely explore the culture, history, and lifestyles of many countries? Are you interested in major cultures such as China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia? The Faculty of Oriental Studies – University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi is the gateway to bringing you closer to your global dreams!

Within the framework of the course "Cultural Issues in Tourism," the study and field survey program from May 18-20, 2025, provided postgraduate students of the 6th and 7th cohorts of the Faculty of Tourism Studies with the opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of the distinctive cultural values ​​of the Southwestern Mekong Delta region.

(Nhan Dan Newspaper) Over 35 years of formation and development, the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) has become one of the leading units in training, research, and knowledge transfer in the field of journalism and communication in Vietnam. Not only is it a pioneer in academics and training methods, but the Institute also constantly innovates, keeps pace with digital transformation, integrates internationally, and provides high-quality human resources for the country's journalism and communication industry.

This year, the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, is honored to have two outstanding students selected to participate. This program aims to encourage research on cultural heritage, strengthen global youth connections, promote intercultural cooperation, and build a sense of responsibility among young people towards the sustainable development of humanity.

Amidst the strong recovery and transformation of the tourism industry towards professionalization and globalization, the demand for high-quality human resources, especially in the hospitality sector, is rapidly increasing in Vietnam and many other countries. The Faculty of Tourism Studies – University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (USSH) is one of the leading reputable units in tourism training and research, including Tourism and Travel Service Management and Hotel Management.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recently held a graduation ceremony for nearly 200 postgraduate students and doctoral candidates. Among them, Dr. Duong Ngoc Lang (Tourism major) was honored as one of four doctoral graduates with outstanding academic and research achievements.

According to Dr. Vu Huong Lan (Deputy Head of the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities), graduates in Tourism and Travel Service Management are not limited to tour guides; they can pursue a wide variety of other jobs requiring skills, expertise, and passion.

The Department of Cultural Studies was officially opened at the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2020, building upon the foundation of the Vietnamese Cultural History specialization within the History department since 2000 and with the faculty of the Department of Cultural Studies (originally named the Department of Vietnamese Cultural History) – a unit established in 1998, headed by Professor Tran Quoc Vuong.

Aiming to build a standardized, high-quality system of textbooks and monographs, contributing to affirming its pioneering and leading role and position in training and scientific research, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has approved a key project on publishing textbooks, monographs, and scientific products of the University.

From July 28th to August 1st, 2025, 81 students from the Information Management and Information-Library Science majors officially began their intensive internship and practical training in Quang Ninh province as part of the second semester's coursework plan for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is an important annual activity in the training program, helping students gain practical professional experience while fostering a connection between knowledge, practice, and people in the two majors.