Prof. Gilbert De Terssac received an Honorary Doctorate from VNU

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the French School of the Far East (EFEO) in Hanoi, the French Institute for Development Studies in Hanoi, the French Embassy, ​​the Francophone University Agency in Hanoi, the Center for Management, Organization, Labor and Power Studies (CERTOP) of the French National Center for Research, and many French and Vietnamese scientists who are colleagues and students of Professor Gilbert De Terssac.

Prof. Gilbert De Terssacis a Sociologist,He was previously Director of the Center for Research on Management, Organization, Labor and Power (CERTOP), a prestigious research unit under the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). In this position, he advocated for supporting and promoting research on the transformation of Vietnamese society and was a bridge between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Toulouse Jean Jaurès University, the Francophone University Agency, Téluq University, etc. in identifying, designing and implementing mixed research programs for community development and publishing international publications.

Prof. Gilbert De Terssac

With a special affection for Vietnam, Prof. Gilbert De Terssac has contributed to the development and implementation of the policy of training PhDs in social sciences and humanities for Vietnam with scholarships from the French Government budget. The number of Vietnamese PhD students who have received different types of scholarships from the French Government and successfully defended their PhDs at CERTOP is up to dozens of people, especially in the two fields of Sociology and Psychology.

Prof. Gilbert De Terssac is one of the leaders and initiators of the process of creating the first applied Master's program in Sociology in Vietnam (formerly the Master's program).Organizational management(MADO), now calledPublic policy and business management(MAPE)). Initially (2007 – 2011), this joint training program received financial support from both France and Vietnam within the framework of the French University Center in Hanoi. Up to now, more than 140 students have graduated from this program. This is the only program within the framework of the French University Center in Hanoi that still exists and develops even when it no longer receives financial support from both sides.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Duc - Head of Training Department of VNU awarded the Honorary Doctorate of VNU to Prof. Gilbert De Terssac for his outstanding contributions to scientific activities and developing friendly cooperative relationships with VNU.

With the major in Sociology, Prof. Gilbert De Terssac has directly guided or participated in guiding many Vietnamese PhDs in Sociology in postgraduate training and research, and has greatly contributed to helping them become independent researchers capable of leading major scientific research topics.

Prof. Gilbert De Terssac has been a bridge, facilitating international cooperation activities between VNU in general and USSH in particular with Toulouse 2 – Jean Jaurès University and other French-speaking universities. CERTOP, directed by Prof. Gilbert De Terssac, has supported many Vietnamese students in the process of registering and studying in the French Republic. USSH, VNU and Toulouse 2 – Jean Jaurès University have elevated their relationship to “comprehensive partnership”, in which the role of one of the key professors in Sociology, Gilbert De Terssac, must be mentioned.

Prof. Nguyen Minh Thuyet, Prof. Gilbert De Terssac, Mrs. Nicole De Terssac (wife of Prof. Gilbert De Terssac), Dr. Truong An Quoc

As an important link and bridge in scientific cooperation, Prof. Gilbert De Terssac has taken every opportunity to support the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to actively and effectively participate in international forums such as the Association of French-speaking Universities of Social Sciences and Humanities (AFELSH), the Association of Francophone Social Scientists... From here, many international cooperation programs have been signed and effectively implemented, such as:Labor market integration of Vietnamese university graduates (2006), Analytics to support business transformation(2007);Creating socio-economic activities to serve local sustainable development – ​​The case of the Northwest and Son La regions (2010)…; inter-regional research cooperation between Midi – Pyrénées (France) and Son La province. The most specific result is the construction of a Village Culture and Tourism House in Hua Tat village (Moc Chau, Son La) inaugurated on June 21, 2014. Through the community development research program from 2007 - 2014, Prof. Gilbert De Terssac sought a number of field research scholarships for Vietnamese students with a total value of about 500 million VND. He is the editor of the book “Vietnam in transition” published in France.

Rector Pham Quang Minh: Professor Gilbert De Terssac is a great friend of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Respecting and acknowledging the great and valuable contributions of Prof. Gilbert De Terssac, Rector Pham Quang Minh said: The recent cooperation journey allows us to affirm that Prof. Gilbert De Terssac is a great friend of ours. We always remember the image of Prof. Gilbert De Terssac as a great scientist, dedicated, passionately loving the people and culture of Vietnam and always wanting to contribute the best to the University, to VNU and to the country of Vietnam.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh presented flowers to congratulate Prof. Gilbert De Terssac

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh,Former Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities shared: As a colleague and long-time friend of the Professor, I am very happy and moved to be here to congratulate the Professor on receiving this noble title. The contributions of Professor Gilbert De Terssac are not only purely professional and scientific activities but above all, true feelings and love for the country and people of Vietnam.

Prof. Gilbert De Terssac expressed his joy at receiving the title of Honorary Doctorate from VNU. This event is of great significance and will help him preserve his affection for Vietnam, which was kindled and promoted since the 70s of the last century.

Prof. Gilbert De Terssac also mentioned the factors that play an important role in the success of research and training cooperation programs between Vietnamese and French universities: the role of management agencies at all levels, the strong support of the French Embassy, ​​the role of the Francophone University Agency in preserving the French language as well as in supporting university cooperation activities, the unceasing commitment between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Toulouse Jean-Jaurè University as well as related individuals to operate cooperation programs, the tradition of cooperation between Vietnam and France...

Professor Gilbert De Terssac emphasized that the most important thing that creates the foundation for the success of existing cooperation programs is friendship and trust. He said: “Friendship and trust do not help us document anything, but they will help us build programs together, go to the field together, and exchange each other's cultural capital and experiences.”.

Professor Gilbert De Terssac received love, respect and warm congratulations from colleagues and students at the ceremony honoring and recognizing his contributions to scientific activities in Vietnam and to the development of friendly cooperation between Vietnamese and French universities.