The workshop was attended by scientists involved in the Nam Dinh Gazetteer Project from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi, and other universities and research institutes; representatives from the Department of Science and Technology of Nam Dinh province; and leaders from several functional departments of VNU-USSH.
Professor Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, delivered the opening remarks at the conference.
In his opening remarks at the workshop, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-USSH, shared that the university always prioritizes investing in human resources for research that is substantive and highly applicable, including local geographical surveys. This is not only a scientific task but also an important political task, a social responsibility of the university, and a matter of professional prestige for VNU-USSH.
Professor Hoang Anh Tuan emphasized that the research and compilation of the Nam Dinh Gazetteer is considered a key scientific task for the university in the coming period. The university will create the best possible conditions for scientists to complete the project on schedule and deliver the most valuable research results.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc - Project leader, chair of the workshop
Professor, Doctor, and People's Teacher Nguyen Quang Ngoc - the project leader - stated that the Nam Dinh Gazetteer project is the first gazetteer project in the North to be undertaken. With dedication, responsibility, and a scientific spirit, the scientists have been working diligently on the project's tasks to meet the requirement of completing the gazetteer within 24 months (from May 2023 to April 2025).
The workshop served as a forum for scientists to discuss several issues related to geography, history-politics, socio-economics, and culture that need to be standardized in the presentation and compilation of sections within the volumes, as well as to report on the progress of the Nam Dinh Gazetteer project. Here, scientists put forward several recommendations for adjusting and supplementing research content, as well as coordinating the exploitation of local research materials to ensure the project is completed according to the set schedule and scientific requirements.
Previously, in January 2024, the Project Steering Committee organized a scientific workshop to discuss and agree on the regulations, criteria, and requirements for building local directories according to the new national standards, in order to meet the requirements for connecting and exploiting information in the current digital transformation revolution, including updating local source materials.
Dr. Tran Huy Quang - Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Nam Dinh province, attended the workshop.
The workshop attracted the participation and discussion of scientists from many universities and research institutes involved in the Nam Dinh Gazetteer Project.
The task of compiling the Nam Dinh Gazetteer is to follow the standards of the Vietnamese National Gazetteer, based on recording, describing, and providing information in a complete, objective, and truthful manner.
Based on the standards of the National Geographical Gazetteer of Vietnam, the Nam Dinh Geographical Gazetteer aims to provide basic knowledge about the natural geography, environment, people, history, politics, economy, society, and culture of the present-day Nam Dinh region in both overall and specific contexts. This is intended to contribute to the development of science and education, raise the intellectual level of the people, serve policy planning, promote socio-economic development, ensure national defense and security, and contribute to the completion of the national-level science and technology task of building the National Geographical Gazetteer of Vietnam, as per the Prime Minister's Decision in December 2017.
The team of scientists participating in the Nam Dinh Gazetteer Project includes leading researchers in the fields of history, geography, culture, economics, and society… from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, research institutes, prestigious universities, and local experts.
The Nam Dinh Gazetteer is structured into one volume, five books, and 35 chapters:
Book One: Geography (consisting of 6 chapters, including the Introduction)Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Administrative Geography
- Chapter 3: Physical Geography and Natural Resources
- Chapter 4: Population and Labor Geography
Chapter 5: Urban and Rural Geography
- Chapter 6: Place Names
Book Two: History - Politics (consisting of 7 chapters)- Chapter 7: History from its origins to the end of the 14th century
- Chapter 8: History from the beginning of the 15th century to the end of the 18th century
Chapter 9: History of the 19th Century
- Chapter 10: History from 1900 to 1945
- Chapter 11: History from 1945 to 1975
- Chapter 12: History from 1975 to 2022
Chapter 13: Political System, Defense and Security
Book Three: Socio-Economics (comprising 8 chapters)Chapter 14: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Chapter 15: Industry, Handicrafts, and Construction
Chapter 16: Transportation and Postal Services
Chapter 17: Tourism and Trade
Chapter 18: Investment, Finance, Banking
Chapter 19: Science and Technology
Chapter 20: Health, environmental hygiene, and sports
Chapter 21: Social Organization
Book Four: Culture and Education (comprising 8 chapters)Chapter 22: Eating, Clothing, and Shelter
Chapter 23: Customs and Traditions
Chapter 24: The Festival
Chapter 25: Religion and Beliefs
Chapter 26: Literature and Art
Chapter 27: Relics and Artifacts
Chapter 28: Journalism and Media
Chapter 29: Education and Training
Volume Five: Biography (consisting of 6 chapters, including the Conclusion chapter)- Chapter 30: Characters from the beginning to the end of the 14th century
- Chapter 31: Figures from the beginning of the 15th century to the end of the 18th century
Chapter 32: Figures of the 19th Century
- Chapter 33: People from 1900 to 1945
- Chapter 34: Characters from 1945 to the present
Chapter 35: Conclusion
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