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On November 3, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU Hanoi) held a meeting and working session with a delegation from the Communication University of China during their visit to Vietnam.

On November 2, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, and the Royal University of Udon Thani, Thailand, organized a scientific seminar entitled "The Role of Vietnamese Overseas in Thailand in Spreading and Developing the Vietnamese Language and Culture in Thailand." This was the first time a scientific seminar on this topic was held in Thailand, marking a new connection between the academic communities of the two countries and the Vietnamese community in Udon Thani.

On November 3, 2026, the ranking organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) announced the 2027 Asian University Rankings (QS AUR 2027). According to these results, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) is ranked 159th, continuing to be the highest-ranked higher education institution in Vietnam and placing it in the top 9.2% of institutions in Asia, compared to 10.3% in the 2025 ranking. Although its basic ranking position was maintained, its ranking score increased by 4.3 points (61.5 points compared to 57.2 points in the previous ranking) despite the increase of 193 institutions ranked this year (from 1,529 to 1,722).

On November 3, 2026, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and Tsinghua University (China) co-hosted the opening ceremony of the Global MOOC and Online Education Conference 2026 (GMC 2026). With the theme “Redistributing Intelligence: Transforming Education for a Future of Collaboration Between Humans and Artificial Intelligence,” the conference brought together nearly 400 delegates, including university leaders, scientists, experts, and representatives from international educational organizations, to discuss trends in the transformation of higher education in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).

Over 35 years of establishment and development (1991–2026), the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH) has affirmed its position in training, scientific research, and community service. The 35th anniversary celebration of the Faculty is an opportunity to look back on proud achievements, express gratitude to generations of teachers, and also a warm reunion of teacher-student and colleague bonds, reflecting the aspiration to continue humanistic values ​​on a new path of development.

On the afternoon of October 30, 2026, as part of their working visit to Dak Lak province, a delegation from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, led by Associate Professor Dr. Dang Hong Son, Vice Rector of the University, held a working session with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province. Receiving and working with the delegation was Mr. Tran Hong Tien, Director of the Department.

On October 25, 2026, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the international conference themed “National Report Launch: Teaching Vietnamese to Overseas Vietnamese and Demonstration of Virtual Reality Technology Applied in Teaching and Disseminating Vietnamese Language and Culture to Foreigners” was successfully held, attracting the attention of researchers, experts, lecturers, and students.

On October 24, 2026, the international conference “Linguistics and Vietnamese Studies in the New Era: Challenges and Opportunities” was held at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The conference served as an academic forum for domestic and international researchers to share research findings, exchange perspectives, and discuss challenges facing linguistics and Vietnamese studies in the context of rapid technological, educational, and international exchange transformations.

(Ninh Binh Newspaper) This was the theme of the international scientific conference organized on October 28th by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, in collaboration with the Institute for Conservation and Development of Traditional Culture, Responsible Borneo (REBORN), Ninh Binh Department of Tourism, and Tam Chuc National Tourist Area.

This is the theme of the international scientific conference held today, October 30, 2026, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH).

On the morning of October 30, 2026, at the headquarters of the Department of Science and Technology of Phu Tho province, a delegation from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong - Vice Rector, attended a working meeting between Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Department of Science and Technology and other departments, agencies, and units of Phu Tho province to review and finalize the implementation plan for the Cooperation Program No. 03/CTPH-ĐHQGHN-UBNDPT.

This is the theme of the international scientific conference held within the framework of the Autumn 2026 Humanities Forum, organized on October 23, 2026, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

On October 28, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities held a meeting and working session with a delegation from Greifswald University (Federal Republic of Germany) during their visit to Vietnam.

On October 29, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH) and Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur (UPNVJT), Indonesia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in academic and research fields.

On October 24, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH) will host the main program of the Autumn 2026 Humanities Forum, featuring international scientific dialogues, cooperation agreements, and presentations of research achievements, affirming the role of social sciences and humanities in the age of artificial intelligence.