scientific research

Main research directions

In its scientific research, the Department of History takes fundamental science as its foundation and primarily serves the purpose of compiling textbooks and lectures, and improving the quality of education. The Department also continuously strives to expand its research scope and serve societal needs, closely and harmoniously integrating fundamental and applied sciences. Therefore, research topics span all fields of history and are gradually expanding into cultural studies, cultural management, and heritage. A strategic issue identified from the outset by the Department of History is the close integration of education and scientific research. In this spirit, scientific research is considered a central task by the Department's staff, alongside education and community service.
With a tradition of over 65 years of development, the Faculty of History has always been a unit with a rich history of scientific research achievements. On average, the faculty publishes over 100 scientific articles annually in journals, conferences, and seminars both domestically and internationally; each faculty member publishes an average of 3 research papers per year. Each year, approximately 10 monographs and textbooks are published, with faculty members from the Faculty of History as authors or editors. A large number of faculty members have directly led, managed, or participated in numerous scientific projects at various levels, from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities level to key national and state-level projects, as well as collaborative projects with local authorities and international partners (averaging about 10 projects per year).
The scientific research achievements of the faculty members have been recognized through national and international awards. Professors Tran Duc Thao, Dao Duy Anh, Tran Van Giau, Ha Van Tan, and Tran Quoc Vuong received the Ho Chi Minh Prize; Professor Phan Huy Le received the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize from Japan; Professors Phan Dai Doan, Phan Huu Dat, Nguyen Thua Hy, and Phan Huy Le received the State Prize; Professors Tran Quoc Vuong, Ha Van Tan, and Pham Thi Tam received the Outstanding Scientific Research Award of Hanoi National University...
The current and future research direction of the Department of History will focus on the following topics:

• History of the Central Highlands and Southern regions of Vietnam.
• Cities and the urbanization process in Vietnam.
• Cultural regions, cultural spaces, and cultural exchanges within the country and internationally.
• Vietnam's relationships and the process of establishing its sovereignty in the South China Sea.
• International relations, the integration process, and Vietnam's unique development path.
• Maritime trade and Asian relations: Models and paths of development for Asian countries.
• Issues of contemporary Vietnamese culture, experiences in managing and exploiting cultural values ​​and heritage both domestically and internationally.

Typical topics and projects currently underway

• State-level projects: project leader/editor/co-editor of 15 projects under the Vietnam History Project; 2 projects under the Project on Research and Development of the National Geographic Atlas of Vietnam.
• National University of Hanoi research projects: I chaired 5 projects.
• Research collaboration with local authorities: Faculty members are leading or are key members of numerous collaborative research programs with local authorities, such as cities like Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Ha Nam, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Nam, Binh Dinh, Dong Nai, Ninh Thuan, etc.
• International research projects: Faculty members are currently leading projects funded by the Korean Studies Grant (Korea), the Sumitomo Foundation (Japan), the Australian National Research Council, the SEASREP Foundation, etc.