Party Cell of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training (2018-2020): A term of proactiveness, creativity, and development.

A new name - New milestones

In July 2018, the Party cell of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training officially received its establishment decision with a new name. This was an important milestone in the process of establishing the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training, based on the integration of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication and the Center for Journalism and Communication Professional Training. It is the first model in the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to develop from a faculty level to an institute level in the spirit of university autonomy.

Comrade Nguyen Van Kim (Secretary of the School's Party Committee) presented the decision to establish the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training.

Looking at the key achievements of the Party Branch of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training over the past three years reveals the unit's proactive, creative, and continuous development. Firstly, it is one of eight units in the university that directly trains students in two disciplines simultaneously, withThe number of full-time students ranks second in the entire school.That is one of the three remaining units.Continue implementing the part-time training system.In the current challenging context, over the past three years, among the 31 postgraduate training programs in the entire university, the Journalism program has consistently ranked the highest in terms of the number of applicants and successful candidates in the entrance exam.The number of postgraduate students is also the largest..

Paying tribute to veteran educators for their significant contributions to the establishment of the Institute.

The Institute of Journalism and Communication Training is proud to be the only unit of the School withtraining location outside School,Spanning across the Northwest, Central, and Eastern and Southwestern regions of Vietnam, the Institute implements its applied Master's program locally. In addition to the two classes in Vinh Long and Ca Mau launched in 2019, the Institute is continuing to open classes in Binh Duong and Vinh Long (course 2), and plans to expand to Da Nang and Da Lat. The Institute is also...The only institution with an international joint Master's program.Media management (with the University of Stirling, UK) is conducted through a socialized model. It is also one of the five units currently implementing a state-level scientific research project, Nafosted, and is leading the task of compiling the National Encyclopedia (and many other projects at various levels and from various funds)...

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam visits the exhibition booth of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training at the National Press Conference.

The most significant impact of this development is demonstrated through the numerous newly designed and implemented training programs, namely the Master's program in Journalism with an applied focus and the high-quality Bachelor's program in Journalism with a socialized focus, which have received positive feedback from the public. Most recently, the Institute of Journalism and Communication Management has established a Master's program in Journalism and Communication Management, an interdisciplinary program combining journalism and communication science with management science, and a Master's program in Journalism and Communication Economics (in collaboration with the University of Economics, Vietnam National University, Hanoi). The Institute has truly become a hub for many collaborative training and joint training activities, a destination for many universities and international organizations such as Artevelde University (Belgium), Hallym University (Korea), Stirling University (UK), Deakin University (Australia), WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society of the United States), etc. The Institute has collaborated with the Training Department and the Research Management Department of the University to organize numerous workshops and dozens of scientific presentations by international scholars for faculty and students both inside and outside the university. Many faculty members have participated in short-term training programs, workshops, and study tours in China, Russia, Korea, Myanmar, and other countries.

Not only successful in training and research, the Institute's staff are regularly invited to participate in many social activities, making positive contributions to the development of legal documents, management mechanisms, and medium/long-term strategies in the field of journalism and media for many ministries and sectors... Over the past three years, the Institute's image has consistently made an impressive impact and won high awards at major events such as the National Press Conference, the National Radio and Television Festival, etc. These activities not only contribute to building the Institute's reputation and brand but also contribute to the overall development of the School and Hanoi National University, and have been recognized by the Party, State, and international leaders through commendations, medals, and prestigious awards.

Party work is not just about slogans.

The role of Party work and the Party branch is not just about general slogans. Resolutions of the Party at all levels are thoroughly understood and concretized into long-term, medium-term, and short-term work programs and plans with the enthusiastic and highly responsible participation of a large number of cadres and students, first and foremost all Party members in the branch.

The Party cell of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training has only 26 members – yet it has built a strong foundation of unity and high consensus within the collective when implementing the major development directions of the University and the unit. The Party cell closely follows and concretizes the policies of the University Party Committee and the higher-level Party Committee in specific directions and action plans. Through democratic exchange and discussion, clear assignment of responsibilities, and close ties among Party members not only in professional activities but also in daily life.

The Institute received approval to launch the Master's Program in Journalism and Communication Management in early 2020.

People are the decisive factor in the strength of a collective. The successes achieved by the Institute stem from the effective planning and utilization of personnel by the Party Committee. The permanent staff consists of 26 lecturers and faculty members with an average age of around 30, 90% of whom hold doctoral degrees, including many who were trained at leading universities worldwide in journalism and communication. These lecturers are the core of the Institute's professional activities, being experts in key areas of journalism such as: print journalism, online journalism, television, radio, multimedia journalism, data journalism, media management, crisis management, and journalism economics. The Institute's Party Committee has also implemented solutions to attract leading experts, managers, and leaders in the field of journalism and communication to collaborate and teach at the Institute. Thanks to this, research and training activities in journalism and communication at the Institute are both highly academic and practical, due to the close connection with a high-quality workforce at external media organizations. At the same time, journalism and communication students have the opportunity to participate in "Incubation Programs" with television stations, work as real reporters at newspapers, and participate in media projects with organizations outside the university... even while still studying.

Opening of the Master's Program in Applied Journalism in Da Nang (December 2019)

Throughout the course of its work, the Institute's Party cell has consistently received direct and effective guidance from the Party Committee of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Simultaneously, the Party cell and the Institute's leadership have always considered political and ideological work as a crucial and ongoing task. The Party cell has led the unit in fostering unity and political fortitude in the face of challenges and difficulties, creating consensus and unity in understanding and action among all cadres and Party members towards the unit's development goals, contributing practically and effectively to the development of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU).

Continuing with the motto "Proactive - Creative - Development"”

Throughout its development, the Party Committee, the leadership board, and the entire faculty and staff have anticipated the rapid changes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its impact on the field of journalism and communication, seeking the quickest and most effective ways to adapt. As a result, the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training has actively transformed its training structure to meet the demands of the country and the times.

But what else, what core values ​​must continue to be preserved and promoted? What remains unchanged among the staff and Party members of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training is the aspiration to seek new realities and new goals. What already exists will be replaced by something new; old methods, old skills, and even research, training, and service products that are attractive today may very well have to change tomorrow to meet societal needs.

Journalism students practice their work in a modern studio.

The specific goals that the entire Party Committee is setting for the new term are: to continuously affirm its leading position in the field of training human resources for journalism and communication in Vietnam; to be a pioneer in providing society with high-quality human resources and experts in journalism and communication for the development of Industry 4.0; to create a solid foundation for innovation and development of journalism and communication training programs at all levels and sectors to achieve regional and international quality standards. This includes forming a strong, high-quality, and influential academic environment with deep connections to gather a team of high-quality human resources, especially lecturers and researchers with international qualifications.

Signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement between the Institute and Zing online newspaper.

In 2020, the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training will celebrate its 30th anniversary of establishment and development. With the motto "Proactive - Creative - Development"It is certain that the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training will undoubtedly make significant contributions to the development of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Vietnam National University, Hanoi - both in the past and the future."