1. Full name of doctoral candidate: Nguyen Thi Hue 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: July 24, 1987 4. Place of birth: Bac Ninh
5. Decision on admission of doctoral students: Decision No. 4055/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022, of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 1102/QD-XHNV dated March 5, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities approved the adjustment of the dissertation topic.
7. Thesis title: Digital skills of Hanoi students today
8. Major: Sociology
9. Code: 9310301.01
10. Scientific supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hoang Ba Thinh
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
Approaching from a sociological perspective, this thesis focuses on researching and analyzing the current state of digital skills among students studying at several public universities/colleges in Hanoi, identifying factors influencing students' digital skills; and subsequently proposing recommendations to enhance students' digital skills in the context of current digital transformation.
The research results show that students' digital skills are developed through the complex and interwoven interaction of many different factors. In the surveyed schools in the capital city, students have favorable conditions for internet access and ownership of digital devices, resulting in differences in digital skills among student groups. Based on an analysis of the current state of digital skills among Hanoi students, this thesis analyzes the influencing factors across various dimensions: students' personal characteristics, family background, learning environment, and self-learning motivation.
Based on these analyses, the thesis has further clarified the close relationship between family background, learning environment, and students' self-learning motivation with the enhancement of digital skills. Simultaneously, the study proposes recommendations and solutions using a multi-level and interconnected approach for various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and Training, universities, lecturers, youth organizations, and students, to support students in enhancing their digital skills in the context of current digital transformation.
12. Directions for further research:
Future studies on students' digital skills can be developed in three dimensions: (1) students at private higher education institutions and international schools, (2) students studying at universities in provinces and cities other than Hanoi, and (3) students from ethnic minorities.
13. Publications related to the dissertation:
Nguyen Thi Hue (2022), “Digital skills and the issue of human resource training in the context of digital transformation”, Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference on Labor, Employment and High-Quality Human Resource Training Activities in the Digital Age, Labor Publishing House. ISBN: 978-604-386-386-4, pp. 731-743.
Nguyen Thi Hue (2024), “Digital skills of Vietnamese youth: current status and issues in promoting the implementation of sustainable development goals”, The second international conference sciences on the issues of social sciences and humanities, University of social and humanities, Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, pp.114-122.
Nguyen Thi Hue (2024), “Digital skills training for the Vietnamese workforce, opportunities and challenges”, Journal of Economics and Forecasting, Electronic edition, published on July 31, 2024:https://kinhtevadubao.vn/dao-tao-ky-nang-so-cho-luc-luong-lao-dong-viet-nam-co-hoi-va-thach-thuc-29381.html
Nguyen Thi Hue (2025), “Digital skills: the foundation for sustainable development of the young Vietnamese generation in the era of national rise”, The Third international Conference On the issues of social science and humanities, Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, ISBN: 978-604-43-4873-5, pp.907-917.
Nguyen Thi Hue, Hoang Ba Thinh (2025), “Developing digital skills for students in the spirit of Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation”, Journal of Education and Society, special issue May, ISSN 1859 – 3917
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Hue
2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: July 24, 1987
4. Place of birth: Bac Ninh
5.Amission decision number No. 4055/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022 by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6.Changes in academic proceedings: Decision No. 1102/QD-XHNV, dated March 5, 2026 by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
7.Official thesis title: The current of digital skills among university students in Hanoi
8. Major: Sociology
9. Code: 9310301.01
10.Supervisors: Professor, Doctor Hoang Ba Thinh
11.Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
Adopting a sociological perspective, this thesis investigates and analyzes the current state of digital skills among students at selected public universities and academies in Hanoi, identifies the factors involving these skills, and proposes recommendations to enhance students' digital proficiency in the current context of digital transformation.
The research findings indicate that students' digital skills develop through the complex, intertwined interaction of various factors. While students at the survey institutions in the capital enjoy favorable conditions regarding internet access and digital device ownership, disparities in digital skill levels exist among different student groups. Based on an analysis of the current digital skill landscape, the dissertation examines factors across several dimensions: individual student characteristics, family background, the learning environment, and student motivation for self-directed learning.
Through this analysis, the thesis clarifies the strong relationship between family background, the learning environment, and self-directed learning motivation on the one hand, and the enhancement of digital skills on the other. Furthermore, the study proposes recommendations and solutions using a multi-level, integrated approach involving various stakeholders—including the Ministry of Education and Training, educational institutions, tutors, the Youth Union, and the students themselves—to support the improvement of students' digital skills amid the ongoing digital transformation.
12. Further research directions
Future research on students' digital skills could be expanded along three primary dimensions: (1) students enrolled in private higher education institutions and internationally affiliated universities; (2) students attending universities in provinces and municipalities outside the capital city of Hanoi; and (3) ethnic minority students.
13.Thesis-related publications
-Nguyen Thi Hue (2022), “Digital skills and human resource training in the context of digital transformation”, Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference on Employment and High-Quality Human Resource Training in the Digital Era, Labor Publishing House. ISBN: 978-604-386-386-4, pp. 731-743.
-Nguyen Thi Hue (2024), “Digital skills of Vietnamese youth: current status and issues in promoting the implementation of sustainable development goals”, The second international conference on the issues of social sciences and humanities, University of social sciences and humanities, Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, pp.114-122.
-Nguyen Thi Hue (2024), “Digital skills training for the Vietnamese workforce: Opportunities and challenges”, Journal of Economics and Forecasting. Online edition, published on July 31, 2024:https://kinhtevadubao.vn/dao-tao-ky-nang-so-cho-luc-luong-lao-dong-viet-nam-co-hoi-va-thach-thuc-29381.html
- Nguyen Thi Hue (2025), “Digital skills: the foundation for sustainable development of the young Vietnamese generation in the era of national rise”, The Third international Conference On the issues of social science and humanities, Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, ISBN: 978-604-43-4873-5, pp.907-917.
- Nguyen Thi Hue, Hoang Ba Thinh (2025), “Developing digital skills for students in the spirit of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation”, Journal of Education and Society, May Special Issue, ISSN 1859-3917.
Author:Department of Training and Non-profit Organization
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