Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam appeared at the 8th floor Hall of Building E to a warm welcome from students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Attending the opening ceremony were comrade Phung Xuan Nha - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, President of VNU; comrade Phung Huu Phu - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council; comrade Nguyen Van Ngang - Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.
The opening ceremony of the 2015-2016 academic year of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities took place at a special time when the University is about to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the tradition of the Faculty of Letters and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) said: The achievements that the University has achieved in the past year, besides the efforts of the entire staff, lecturers and students of the whole school, also have the close attention and direction of the Party, State and Government, the support and assistance of international partners and friends.
The past school year recorded many bright spots in the achievements of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh - Rector of the University affirmed: these are valuable achievements, the result of the efforts and endeavors of the staff, students and trainees of the University, the close attention and direction of the Party, the State and the Government, the support and assistance of international partners and friends.
Regarding training activities, the Head opened two more high-quality training programs in Linguistics and Psychology, opened new and enrolled students in the Hotel Management major. The scale of the School's doctoral enrollment increased by more than 11%. The School opened three more postgraduate training programs: Doctor of Religious Studies, Master of Vietnamese Studies and Master of Vietnamese Cultural History.
Students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities rejoice on the opening day of the new school year
Regarding scientific research, the University presides over 16 national-level projects, 18 Nafosted Fund projects, dozens of provincial, city and VNU-Hanoi-level projects, and over 100 grassroots-level projects. University staff have published nearly 600 domestic and international scientific articles and organized 25 seminars and workshops. Three research projects of staff have been awarded the VNU-Hanoi Outstanding Scientific Research Project Award.
Regarding international cooperation, the University increasingly affirms its position as a focal point for academic exchange between Vietnam and foreign universities and international organizations, with cooperative relations with nearly 200 partners.
Last school year, the School established the Faculty of Anthropology and completed the project to establish a specialized block of the Social Sciences and Humanities High School. Up to now, of the total of more than 500 staff, 51% of the lecturers have a doctorate degree, 26% have achieved the title of professor and associate professor.
The Principal beat the drum to start the new school year 2015-2016 with new determination of all staff, students and trainees of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
The 2015-2016 school year is considered a pivotal year, a turning point in the development process of the School. The School will focus on a number of key tasks such as:
Continue to open new majors such as Library Science, Religious Studies, Southeast Asian Studies and build some English subjects to internationalize the training program;
Deploy and successfully complete 16 existing state-level topics, develop and deploy a number of new topics under the Northwest program, launch the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, increase the publication of international articles, and expand the number of strong research groups;
Continue to strongly develop qualified staff, build and adjust the organizational structure of some units towards research universities, establish the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities;
Continue to expand international cooperation, complete the evaluation of the School according to the standards of the Ministry of Education and Training and the Oriental Studies industry according to AUN standards.
Strengthening education on national awareness, self-respect, patriotism, awareness of national sovereignty; strengthening discipline in work and study, building a cultural and humane environment.
The Principal also congratulated the new students and suggested that they should soon determine their motivation for studying, constantly nurture their ambitions and dreams, and be determined to study well, contributing to further glorifying the fine traditions of a heroic university.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks about the role of social sciences and humanities in the country's development.
In front of a large number of scientists, teachers and students of the University, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam delivered a speech conveying a simple yet meaningful message about the role of social sciences and humanities in the development of society and the country; as well as what the young generation of the University needs to do to multiply good humanistic values in life.
The Deputy Prime Minister said: Our country is developing rapidly and comprehensively, which is highly appreciated by the international community. However, we still have to face the truth that our country is still poor. That urges us to innovate more strongly and synchronously to develop the country faster.
However, the development of a country is not only measured by economic growth rate, average income... To liberate all resources for growth, the role of social sciences and humanities is extremely important, indispensable. Because social sciences and humanities help preserve and enrich the priceless cultural values that our ancestors left us, values that have helped create a heroic and humane Vietnamese nation.
Sharing his dream about Vietnam's future development, the Deputy Prime Minister said: "Vietnam must definitely become richer and stronger. But more importantly, Vietnam must be independent and peaceful. Vietnamese people must live in a peaceful, cultured and humane society."
However, Social Sciences and Humanities is not only related to history, not only philosophies, great research works, but also humanistic values shown through the simple things that happen around us every day. It is simply the eyes, smiles, good gestures and behaviors of each person sent to everyone around.
The Deputy Prime Minister said: “I think that every person has very precious values, and the most meaningful thing that you and I need to do is to surpass ourselves - so that the good things in ourselves and in society can be multiplied, so that negative things can be restrained, prevented, and pushed back by those good things.”
Some pictures at the Opening Ceremony of the 2015-2016 school year:
:Representatives of the school's leadership welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2015-2016 school year and interacted with the school's students (from left to right): Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Kim - Vice Principal of the school; Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam; Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh - Principal of the school
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam interacts with school staff
The group singing Ho Chi Minh songs in the welcome performance was performed by the school's staff and students.
Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh awarded certificates of merit to 17 outstanding students, representing 175 excellent students who were valedictorians of the 2015 university entrance exam, students of courses with good academic and training achievements, and students who overcame difficulties to study well.
Scientists and teachers at the opening ceremony
Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh received the Vietnam Glory Medal presented by Mr. Nguyen Van Ngang - Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.
Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh, on behalf of the staff and students of the school, presented flowers to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and Professor, Dr., People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh participated in an exchange with students on the topic "Talking about Humanities"
: Student Luong Trung Hieu, K58 Journalism and Communication, asked the Deputy Prime Minister a question.
At the end of the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Professor, Doctor, People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh and the staff and students of the school sang the song "Joining Hands".
Related news articles in the press:
http://www.thanhnien.com.vn/giao-duc/cu-hoc-tot-vao-doi-se-co-vi-tri-xung-dang-608721.html
http://news.zing.vn/Pho-thu-tuong-Vu-Duc-Dam-giao-luu-cung-tan-sinh-vien-post579926.html
Author:Thanh Ha-Thanh Trung; video: Dinh Hau - Trung Ha
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