Congress to establish the Philosophy Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU

Prof. Dr. Le Huu Nghia - former member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice Chairman of the Central Executive Committee Council, former Editor-in-Chief of Communist Magazine, former Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Philosophy Association

Attending and directing the Congress, on the side of the Philosophy Association were Prof. Dr. Le Huu Nghia - former member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice Chairman of the Central Committee Council, former Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Magazine, former Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Philosophy Association and Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen An Lich - former leader of the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vice Chairman of the Philosophy Association; on the side of the University were Associate Professor Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh - Vice Principal and Associate Professor Dr. Tran Thien Thanh - Head of the Department of Organization and Personnel. On the side of the Organizing Committee for the establishment of the Philosophy Association were Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan - Standing Member of the Philosophy Association, Head of the Faculty of Philosophy, Head of the Organizing Committee for the establishment of the Association; Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Chi My - former member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, former Head of the City Party Committee's Propaganda Department, Head of the Political Program of the Hanoi Department of Science and Technology, and 56 branch members who are officials with expertise in Philosophy in the University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh - Vice Principal of the School spoke at the Congress

The Congress approved the Report on the situation of teaching and researching Philosophy at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the direction and plan of activities of the Association for the 2021-2026 term. The report emphasized the advantages and difficulties in teaching and researching Philosophy at the University; at the same time, recognized the achievements in political and ideological work, in teaching, research, and in social charity work. During the 2021-2026 term, the Philosophy Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU focuses on the key tasks of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of members; supporting members in professional activities, improving the quality and effectiveness of Philosophy research and teaching through training programs, professional exchange seminars, scientific workshops; developing members in large numbers and strong in quality. In particular, training and supporting members in teaching and scientific research is given top priority with many specific plans and solutions.

School leaders representative presented flowers to congratulate the Philosophy Association and Philosophy Branch.

Contributing to the Report and directions and plans for the Association's activities in the 2021-2026 term, members made many suggestions on professional training activities and scientific exchange cooperation between the Associations, thereby making recommendations and policy proposals to the Philosophy Association and higher management levels.

Executive Committee of the Philosophy Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, term 2021-2026

Speaking at the Congress, Prof. Dr. Le Huu Nghia - Chairman of the Philosophy Association emphasized that, besides scientific research, training is a strength of Hanoi National University, therefore, in the activities of the Association, it is necessary to combine research and training smoothly to further promote this strength. The Professor also believes that, with a long tradition, with a large number of members and strong quality, the Philosophy Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU will be a strong association, leading the movements of the Association and completing the goals set out in the term. On behalf of the School Board of Directors, Associate Professor Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh thanked the Board of Directors of the Philosophy Association for their attention and close guidance for the establishment of the Philosophy Association at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and believed that the establishment of the Philosophy Association at the school would be a new driving force, a bridge contributing significantly to the development of Philosophy in both research and training at the school in particular, and at Hanoi National University in general.

Professor Le Huu Nghia - Chairman of the Philosophy Association presented flowers to congratulate the Association

With a high sense of responsibility and promoting the spirit of democracy, the Congress elected the Executive Committee of the Association for the 2021-2026 term, consisting of 5 comrades: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan - Head of the Faculty of Philosophy, Standing Member of the Philosophy Association: Chairman; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Hao - Head of the Department of History of Philosophy: Vice Chairman; Dr. Tran Thi Dieu - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Philosophy: Vice Chairman; Dr. Pham Hoang Giang - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Philosophy: Member, Dr. Mai K. Da - Lecturer of the Faculty of Philosophy: Member.

Delegates attending the Congress took a souvenir photo

On behalf of the comrades in the Executive Committee of the Association for the 2021-2026 term, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan expressed his thanks and hoped to continue to receive the attention and close guidance of the Philosophy Association, the support and facilitation of the Party Committee and the Board of Directors of the School; thanked the comrades in the Association for their trust and confidence. The Executive Committee of the Association affirmed its determination to inherit the tradition of solidarity and the spirit of dedication to science of the members to complete the set plan, contributing to improving the quality of teaching and research in Philosophy in the School and VNU.