The book launch ceremony, jointly organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the Dinh Xuan Lam Historical Foundation, was solemnly held on March 17, 2026.
The first historical publication selected for reprinting within the framework of the Social Sciences and Humanities Publications Project.The work "The Anti-Colonialist Movement in Vietnam" is one of the first historical publications selected for reprinting within the framework of the Social Sciences and Humanities Library Project, implemented by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, starting in 2025. The project was developed to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Faculty of Literature and the 30th anniversary of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, aiming to create an academic library bearing the University's brand. At the same time, this is also an activity to affirm and honor the contributions of generations of lecturers and scientists in the field of social sciences and humanities.
Within the framework of the project, the Historical Studies Series plans to publish approximately 30 titles in more than 40 different volumes, selecting representative research works by scholars who have made significant contributions to Vietnamese historiography. Professor Dinh Xuan Lam's work, "The Anti-Colonialist Movement in Vietnam," is the inaugural publication of the Historical Studies Series, marking the beginning of building a comprehensive academic publishing system that contributes to the dissemination of historical research values and social science knowledge in Vietnam.
The presence of a large number of scientists, along with generations of lecturers, trainees, and students.The book launch was held in a formal atmosphere, with the presence of numerous leaders, scientists, lecturers, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates from many prestigious training and research institutions.
Representing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh, former Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi; Prof. Dr. Do Quang Hung, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hong Son, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Quan, former Dean and Chairman of the Scientific and Training Council of the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi; and Dr. Nguyen Van Anh, Head of the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi.
The program was honored to welcome many prestigious scholars and scientists in the field of social sciences and humanities, including Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi City Party Committee, former Chairman of the Hanoi City People's Council, former Secretary of the Party Committee of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and former Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim, Vice Chairman of the National Cultural Heritage Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Duc Cuong, President of the Vietnam Historical Science Association; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc, Vice President of the Vietnam Historical Science Association; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Xuan Vinh, Director of the Institute of History, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences; Colonel, Dr. Le Thanh Bai, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of National Defense Strategy and History; Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Tung, former Director of the Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Duc Anh, Director of the Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi…
The presence of leading scholars, along with numerous colleagues and generations of students, not only demonstrates respect for Professor Dinh Xuan Lam's academic legacy but also contributes to creating a serious academic environment where scientific values are exchanged, continued, and disseminated.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hong Son - Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, delivered the opening speech at the book launch ceremony.
Scientific value and academic exchange"The Anti-Colonialist Movement in Vietnam" is the culmination of nearly six decades of persistent scientific work by Professor Dinh Xuan Lam. This work selects 70 representative research papers, structured into five parts, covering many key issues of modern Vietnamese history.
Scientists attending the ceremony unanimously agreed that this is a highly comprehensive work, addressing a major issue encompassing more than a century of Vietnamese history – where two parallel but opposing processes occurred simultaneously: colonization and decolonization.
Based on this foundation, the work not only clarifies the anti-colonial struggles but also deeply analyzes the economic, social, and ideological changes, as well as the international context of Vietnam in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Beyond its summarizing significance, the work also contributes to shaping the approach and research orientation for modern Vietnamese history within contemporary historiography. With these outstanding values, the work was awarded the State Prize for Science and Technology (6th round, announced in 2022).
Within the framework of the program, book presentations and scientific seminars were conducted seriously, creating a space for in-depth academic exchange among researchers, lecturers, and students.
Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Nga presented the process of organizing the manuscript, compiling, and completing the work, thereby clarifying the professor's efforts in systematizing and selecting representative research.
Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Nga presented the process of organizing the manuscript, compiling, and completing the work.
Next, Professor Do Quang Hung chaired the discussion session and directly analyzed the core scientific values of the book, emphasizing the comprehensive significance and academic stature of the work for the study of modern Vietnamese history. Professor Nguyen Van Khanh and other participating scientists exchanged and discussed ideas, further deepening the scientific arguments and affirming the lasting contributions of the work to the development of Vietnamese historiography.
Professor Dr. Do Quang Hung and Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh chaired the discussion session.
Honoring the legacy of a great historian.The book launch ceremony is not only an academic event but also an opportunity for the scientific community to remember and express gratitude for the immense contributions of Professor Dinh Xuan Lam to Vietnamese historiography.
During nearly two-thirds of a century of scientific and educational activity, he published over 560 research papers and more than 80 books, while also training many generations of students who continue to play important roles in the current system of history research and teaching. His legacy lies not only in his scientific works but also in his rigorous research style, his enduring academic spirit, and the great personality of a Vietnamese intellectual.
Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh - Head of the Executive Board of the Dinh Xuan Lam History Fund, delivered his remarks.
Affirming the role of the school in academic development.Through organizing the Book Launch Ceremony and implementing the Social Sciences and Humanities Library Project, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities continues to affirm its pioneering role in developing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge in social sciences and humanities.
The event not only contributed to honoring a great scholar but also created an open academic space where generations of scientists can meet, exchange ideas, and continue the values of research.
The launch of Professor Dinh Xuan Lam's work, "The Anti-Colonialist Movement in Vietnam," is therefore not only a milestone in academic publishing activities but also affirms the pioneering position and role of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, in creating, leading, and disseminating intellectual values. From this foundation, the event contributes to guiding new approaches in Vietnamese historical research in particular, while strongly promoting interdisciplinary trends and expanding the development space of social sciences and humanities in general within the contemporary academic context and international integration.
Here are some photos from the launch ceremony of Professor Dinh Xuan Lam's work "The Anti-Colonialist Movement in Vietnam":
