The Congress of Delegates of the Association of Retired Faculty of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities was successfully concluded.

Attending the Congress, on behalf of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities were Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan (Rector), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Thanh Truong (Vice Rector), and representatives from the University's Trade Union and Youth Union. On behalf of the Association of Retired Teachers of Hanoi National University, was Prof. Dr. Dinh Van Duc (Chairman of the Association of Retired Teachers of Hanoi National University). The Congress was attended by 60 delegates elected from 6 branches of the Association of Retired Teachers of the University.

The Presidium, comprising Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lam Ba Nam, Prof. Vu Duong Ninh, and Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Ham, chaired the Congress.

Professor Vu Duong Ninh (Chairman of the Retired Teachers' Association of the school for the third term), on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Association, gave a brief report on the activities accomplished during the third term.

The report stated that during the past term, the Association organized many annual activities and events that contributed to improving the spiritual lives of its members, connecting retired teachers with current staff and students of the school. Despite the complex Covid situation over the past two years, the Association still strived to maintain meetings and exchanges among members, visiting members during illness or bereavement. Members of the Association actively participated in the school's general activities in various fields: training, scientific research, participation in scientific councils, etc. Teachers also participated in many activities in their local communities. These successes were primarily due to the enthusiastic participation of all members, the connecting role, exemplary conduct, and responsible involvement of the branch leaders and teachers in the liaison committees of each branch. In addition, a major reason is the attention of the Association of Retired Faculty Members and the Trade Union of Hanoi National University, the support and facilitation of the Board of Directors and the Trade Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the leadership and alumni associations of the faculties.

Regarding the direction of activities for the next term, the Report emphasizes the main tasks: updating the membership list immediately after teachers retire; ensuring smooth communication channels among members; strengthening scientific seminars, cultural and artistic activities, etc., to attract widespread participation from members.

Speaking at the Congress, Professor Dr. Dinh Van Duc (Chairman of the Association of Retired Faculty Members of Hanoi National University) congratulated and highly appreciated the achievements of the Association of Retired Faculty Members of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities during its third term as well as over the past years, which have made a great contribution to the overall success of the Association of Retired Faculty Members of Hanoi National University.
 

Professor, Doctor, and People's Teacher Dinh Van Duc delivered a speech and shared his insights at the Congress.

After listening to the reports, the delegates attending the congress engaged in lively, open, and friendly discussions. All opinions highly appreciated and acknowledged the significance of the Association's activities throughout the past term, which have fostered connection, encouragement, and improved the spiritual lives of member teachers, enabling them to continue contributing to the university's professional work (training, scientific research). Mr. Nguyen Hung Vy (representing the Literature, Linguistics, and Journalism Faculty Branch) shared: the bond between former teachers who have worked together for 30 or 40 years is like "salt in the ocean," an invaluable asset that we inherit and have a responsibility to nurture to make it even deeper and stronger. The fields of research, writing, and translation offer significant advantages for continued work and development after teachers retire. Therefore, retired teachers need to continue to unleash their creativity to contribute to the school and society, "repaying the people" and improving the spiritual lives of their members. Mr. Bui Van Lung (representing the Foreign Languages ​​Faculty's Alumni Association) emotionally shared: despite facing many difficulties in the establishment process, the retired teachers of the Faculty managed to contact and establish the association, and subsequently carried out many meaningful activities. This was possible thanks to the dedicated and responsible liaison committee that readily participated in maintaining connections among members; and the effective support and assistance from the Faculty's Alumni Association. This is an experience that the Foreign Languages ​​Faculty's Alumni Association has achieved and wishes to share with other associations.

Teacher Nguyen Dinh Thanh shared his experiences from the practical activities of the branch to ensure that the activities of the Association of Former Educators are regular and effective.

Mr. Nguyen Van Anh (representing the Faculty of History, Theory, International Relations, and Local Studies) emphasized that the professional activities of former teachers are a very unique aspect of the Association of Retired Teachers of the Faculty of Humanities, something not many schools can do. Therefore, he hopes that the teachers will strive to promote this.

Mr. Nguyen Thai Son (Philosophy Department Branch) gave a speech.

Teacher Tran Van Nhue (Administrative Block Branch) shared at the Congress.

Speaking at the Congress, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, on behalf of the Board of Directors, reported on some of the school's achievements in the past period, and also emphasized that although the lecturers have reached retirement age, they still participate very enthusiastically in teaching, scientific guidance, and the professional advisory council for the school. Therefore, the great contributions of the esteemed lecturers have accompanied and contributed to the school's achievements. On behalf of the Board of Directors, all lecturers, staff, and students of the school sincerely thank them for their valuable contributions and hope that the lecturers will continue to be involved and participate in many activities of the school so that they can pass on their experience, knowledge, and love for scientific research and teaching to the next generations.

Principal Hoang Anh Tuan presented Certificates of Commendation from the School to retired teachers who have made outstanding contributions to the Association's overall activities.

The congress also elected a new Executive Committee with 10 delegates including teachers: Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Van Ham, To Thi Hien, Ngo Van Hoan, Doan Van Hung, Lam Ba Nam, Vu Thi Ninh, Nguyen Thai Son, Bui Viet Thang, Nguyen Hung Vy and one representative from the school's Trade Union Executive Committee, Mr. Dang Quang Thai.

The Executive Committee of the School's Retired Teachers Association for the fourth term (2022-2027) was introduced at the General Assembly.

Representatives of the new Executive Committee of the Association presented bouquets of flowers as a token of gratitude to the three teachers who served on the Executive Committee in the third term.

The congress was a great success, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with firm handshakes, warm hugs, and promises to reunite in future activities of our shared home: the Association of Retired Faculty Members of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.