Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh was born in 1955 in Hai Duong. He was originally a lover of natural sciences and dreamed of becoming a doctor, but then "fate" brought him to the Faculty of History, Hanoi National University - a school with a tradition of training and research, a place that nurtured many generations of Vietnamese intellectuals.
After graduating from the Faculty of History in 1976, with excellent academic achievements, he was retained as a lecturer and was sent by the school to study for a doctorate in the Soviet Union. In 1990, he successfully defended his doctoral thesis in History. Returning to his old school, Mr. Nguyen Van Khanh continued to work with teachers, friends and colleagues to build and develop the Department of Modern Vietnamese History, Faculty of History.
With sharp thinking, management capacity, and professional working style, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh was assigned management positions: Deputy Head of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Vietnamese History, Faculty of History (1990 - 1995); Deputy Head of the Faculty of History (1995 - 1999); Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (1999 - 2006); Party Secretary (2003 - 2015); Rector (2006 - 2015); Director of the Institute of Policy and Management, Director of the Center for Contemporary Religious Studies, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, etc.
Although extremely busy with management work, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh still maintains his passion for scientific research, teaching, guiding generations of students in academic activities, especially having an extremely abundant writing force. Up to now, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh has published (including co-written works) over 20 books and nearly 100 articles in specialized domestic journals as well as prestigious scientific journals abroad. The scientific works of Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh have become valuable reference materials not only for domestic researchers but also for foreign scholars when studying issues of socio-economics, culture, Vietnamese intellectuals, etc. in the modern era.
Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh - a leading expert on modern Vietnamese history
He is rarely absent from scientific activities of the Department of Vietnamese History, Faculty of History; participates in compiling textbooks and lectures; enthusiastically guides and comments on theses, dissertations and doctoral dissertations; has been and is teaching many topics for students and postgraduates of the Faculty. At the same time, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh is also a careful, serious scientist, who inspires and instills passion for national history in many generations of students.
His contributions in the fields of research and training have been honored by the State with noble titles: Associate Professor and Excellent Teacher (both in 1996), Professor (2007), People's Teacher (2014), National Emulation Fighter in 2015.
Head of the Personnel Organization Department Dao Duc Thuan summarized some important milestones in more than 45 years of work of Professor, Doctor, People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
After nearly 45 years of work, Prof. Dr. People's Teacher has retired according to the State's regime. Speaking at the meeting, on behalf of the School's Board of Directors, as well as many generations of students who were directly trained and guided by the Teacher, Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Principal of the School emotionally shared: "First of all, on behalf of all staff, lecturers and students of the School, I would like to respectfully send to Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh my deep gratitude for the great contributions of the Teacher over the past 45 years. During his two terms with 10 years as Principal, the Teacher left a deep impression of a serious, dedicated leader, always exemplary and creative but also very close. The successes of the School over the past half century have all been due to the Teacher's tireless dedication in all fields...
Principal Hoang Anh Tuan shared at the meeting and presented the pension book to Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh
After nearly half a century of dedication to science, to the School, to the education of the country, the Teacher has been retired by the State, but we, the generations of students who are continuing his career, hope that he will continue to support and accompany the School in professional work and advise on management work.
In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Associate Professor Dr. Vu Van Quan - Head of the History Department was moved to share memories of a very kind, simple, extremely close, simple teacher who was always dedicated to guiding and supporting his students. In management work, with a strict, meticulous and decisive nature, he always found ways to handle work in the most humane and thorough way. Although he was extremely busy holding the highest position of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, he always gave the History Department timely attention and encouragement, with very sincere and warm feelings. On behalf of the staff, lecturers and students of the History Department, Associate Professor Dr. Vu Van Quan expressed his deep gratitude for the great contributions of Professor Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh.
Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Van Quan, Head of the History Department, expressed his deep gratitude for the great contributions and warm affection that Professor, Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh has for the History Department.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh shared: “During more than 45 years of work, I had several opportunities to transfer to other places, but in the end I still chose to stay with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities until today. For me, it was like a destiny. Because here I had the days of vibrant youth, passionate about science and received the dedicated guidance of the leading masters and experts of the country's history such as: Mr. Dinh Xuan Lam, Mr. Le Mau Han, Mr. Tran Quoc Vuong, ... Until now, I still keep the handwriting of the teachers directly edited on my first articles and scientific works at this school. To achieve some successes in management and scientific research, besides my own tireless efforts, I always appreciate and am grateful for the guidance of the teachers, the help of colleagues, the support of many departments, lecturers in faculties/departments, rooms, and centers under the School of Education. set.
Today, I am truly moved to receive fresh bouquets of flowers, firm handshakes, sincere affection and the presence of all colleagues and generations of students. I hope and believe that the Board of Directors, staff, lecturers and students of the University will always be united, unanimous, bold in innovation, further promote creativity to build the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to become stronger and stronger, affirming the position of a unit with a long tradition and high scientific reputation not only domestically but also regionally and internationally; worthy of the efforts of previous generations who have worked hard to cultivate it.
Sharing at the meeting, Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh always believes that the young generation of the School, on the basis of continuing and promoting traditions, will build the School to develop more and more, affirming its leading position in the country and region.
In lieu of thanks to the School and the Faculty of History, Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh presented meaningful gifts to the School's Humanities Fund and the Faculty's Le Van Huu Fund.
Dr. Ngo Thi Kieu Oanh (Chairwoman of the School's Trade Union) received a gift from Mr. Nguyen Van Khanh
Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Van Quan (Head of History Department) received a gift from Mr. Nguyen Van Khanh.
Farewell but not far away. Goodbye Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh. The staff, students and pupils of the School wish you good health, lots of joy and continue to accompany the School in the upcoming journeys.
Some pictures of the Board of Directors, colleagues, generations of students, representatives of faculties, departments, and offices of the Principal's block presenting Mr. Nguyen Van Khanh with fresh bouquets of flowers as a token of gratitude to him!
