University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi

(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.

[VOV2] In addition to its function of training high-quality human resources, Hanoi National University must become a center of science and innovation to be able to advise the Party and the State on major strategic policies and solutions to the country's major problems.

From the University of Indochina in 1906 to the Vietnam National University, Hanoi today, it is a continuous journey of an academic tradition intertwined with a spirit of enlightenment, modern scientific thinking, and a desire to serve the country with knowledge. Throughout various historical periods, this tradition has been continuously inherited, nurtured, and elevated, contributing to the formation of modern Vietnamese higher education and training many generations of intellectuals, scientists, and leaders for the nation.

(Chinhphu.vn) The national scientific conference "From Indochina University to Hanoi National University: A 120-Year Tradition of Elite Education" was an opportunity to systematically review the 120-year legacy of modern higher education. Starting from the origins of Indochina University, delegates frankly discussed how to define the model of an elite university and find breakthrough solutions in the new era.

The Editorial Board is pleased to present the article by Prof. Dr. Do Quang Hung at the scientific conference “From Indochina University to Vietnam National University, Hanoi: A 120-Year Tradition of Elite Training” on May 16, 2026. The conference was organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi, hosted by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in collaboration with relevant units of Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

The Electronic Portal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities respectfully presents the full text of the speech by General Secretary and President To Lam at the ceremony commemorating the 120th anniversary of the founding of Hanoi National University (May 16, 1906 - May 16, 2026) and the awarding of the First Class Labor Order, held on May 16, 2026.

On May 16, 2026, at the National Convention Center, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, solemnly celebrated its 120th anniversary (May 16, 1906 - May 16, 2026) and received the First-Class Labor Order. This event marks a special milestone, affirming the journey of inheriting and developing the first modern higher education model in Vietnam and Indochina, while also demonstrating the position and national responsibility of Vietnam National University, Hanoi in this new development phase.

(People's Daily) The scientific conference "From Indochina University to Hanoi National University: A 120-Year Tradition of Elite Training" is of special importance not only as an opportunity to systematically review the valuable academic heritage, but also as a chance to affirm the continuous inheritance and development of the tradition of elite training, which has been consolidated and elevated at Hanoi National University.

On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of its formation and development, Professor 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 (VNU), and former Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – shared profound insights into the historical journey, identity, and mission of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU). Having gone through many stages with different names, VNU is not only an educational institution but also a continuous flow of knowledge, a place that fosters excellence and is closely linked to the destiny of the nation.

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) has issued a decision approving the logo commemorating its 120th anniversary, marking a fundamental step in the identification and communication efforts for the series of commemorative activities to be held in 2026. The logo was designed by the School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Arts, VNU.