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The film "Phi Phong: The Blood Demon of the Sacred Forest" by director Do Quoc Trung recently became the focal point of a profound interdisciplinary dialogue at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi). No longer confined to the realm of entertainment, the film opened up frank academic debates among anthropologists, literary researchers, and film practitioners surrounding the question: How can indigenous cultures be brought to the modern screen?

In the context of artificial intelligence (AI) profoundly transforming education, labor, and social life, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH) continues to affirm its pioneering role in promoting the "digital literacy" movement, spreading AI knowledge to the community in an inclusive, humane, and responsible manner.

On the morning of May 25th, at the Party Central Headquarters, General Secretary and President To Lam, Head of the Central Steering Committee on Science, Technology Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation, chaired a working session of the Standing Committee to discuss the guidelines for basic scientific research.
We are pleased to present the opening remarks by General Secretary and President To Lam at this working session.

On May 25, 2026, in the historically rich space of Vietnam National University, Hanoi at 19 Le Thanh Tong Street – a place that has witnessed important milestones in modern Vietnamese higher education – Vietnam National University, Hanoi held a ceremony to announce personnel decisions for key leaders at many member units.

On May 23rd and 24th, 2026, candidates participating in the 2026 entrance examination for the 10th grade at the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities completed all subjects as planned. The examination was conducted in a serious, safe, and compliant manner.

On the morning of May 22, 2026, within the framework of the Social Sciences & Humanities Week – SSHWeek 2026, the Faculty of Politics and International Studies of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities organized an international scientific conference on the theme “New Trends in International Relations from the Beginning of the 21st Century and their Impact on Vietnam”. The conference attracted the participation of numerous scientists, experts, lecturers, students, and those interested in the field of international relations.

On the morning of May 22, 2026, the 3rd Conference of Rectors of Universities of Vietnam and the Russian Federation took place in Hanoi, with the participation of representatives from more than 100 universities from Vietnam and the Russian Federation.

On the morning of May 21, 2026, the Faculty of Philosophy and Management Science, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH) successfully organized a scientific conference on the theme "Intellectual Property Management in the Creative Economy in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Technology Development". The conference opened a national-scale academic forum, bringing together leading experts to discuss the creation of a sustainable creative ecosystem that balances the benefits of AI and intellectual property rights.

On May 20, 2026, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the Faculty of Information Management organized the workshop “Digital Competence in Higher Education: Assessment, Measurement, and Policy Implications” within the framework of the Social Sciences and Humanities Week - SSHWeek 2026. The workshop served as an important academic forum, bringing together administrators, experts, scientists, lecturers, researchers, trainees, and students to exchange ideas on developing digital competence, AI capabilities, and policy implications for Vietnamese higher education in the context of digital transformation.

This was the topic of a seminar organized by the Faculty of Literature (University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi) on May 20, 2026.

This morning, May 19, 2026, within the framework of the Social Sciences and Humanities Week – SSH Week 2026, the Faculty of History and Culture, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, hosted the scientific conference “Heritage Economy: From Theory to Policy and Sustainable Development Practice”.

(Dan Viet) During the "Touch 18" Gratitude and Coming-of-Age Ceremony for 12th-grade students of the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu shared touching insights about the students' journey of growth after more than 1,000 days of study.

(Chinhphu.vn) - Entering a new phase of development, realizing the model of an elite university requires Hanoi National University to implement many groundbreaking solutions simultaneously. According to administrators and scientists, from perfecting mechanisms and developing the research environment to building a training philosophy linked to technology and cultural identity, this will be the foundation for the university to enhance its international competitiveness in the new era.

This is not only an important academic forum but also a space for disseminating knowledge, inspiring scientific research, innovation, civic responsibility, and a desire to contribute among faculty, scientists, and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.