University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi

This is a significant academic event, not only to showcase a representative research work but also to commemorate and pay tribute to one of the great historians of modern Vietnam – a figure respectfully remembered by generations of students and colleagues as one of the "four pillars" of Vietnamese historiography, along with Professor Phan Huy Le, Professor Ha Van Tan, and Professor Tran Quoc Vuong.

Field trips to cultural sites and historical monuments throughout the country, regularly organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, have truly become vast practical learning environments for students of the History Department.

On March 11, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ngoa Van - Yen Tu Cultural Tourism Joint Stock Company to promote heritage values ​​and disseminate and transform academic knowledge into mass-market products.

On March 12, 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, organized a scientific seminar on the topic "Resolution 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the Development of Vietnamese Culture: From Strategic Goals to Practical Solutions," bringing together many scientists, experts, and managers in the fields of culture, education, and public policy to exchange and clarify the major orientations of Resolution 80-NQ/TW and propose solutions for implementation in the context of the country's new development.

On January 13, 2026, the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, in collaboration with the Hanoi Historical Science Association and the Hoa Lam Vien Relic Management Board, organized a scientific seminar on the topic "Hoa Lam Vien - the Ly Dynasty Royal Palace: Heritage Value and Orientation in the Development of the Cultural Industry Today," attracting significant attention from experts, with the goal of clarifying the role and positioning of this royal palace in the flow of history. The website editorial board respectfully presents the concluding remarks of Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc at the seminar.

A scientific conference with the theme "85 years since President Ho Chi Minh's return to Vietnam (January 28, 1941 - January 28, 2026) - The event that marked the beginning of the great victories of the Vietnamese Revolution" was organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, in collaboration with Cao Bang province on January 12, 2026.

To commemorate a momentous historical event of the nation, on the afternoon of January 12, 2026, at 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU Hanoi) will collaborate with the People's Committee of Cao Bang Province to organize a scientific conference with the theme: "85 years since President Ho Chi Minh's return to Vietnam (January 28, 1941 - January 28, 2026) - the event that marked the beginning of the great victories of the Vietnamese Revolution."

Responding to an invitation from the Faculty of Humanities, Airlangga University, a group of students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-Hanoi) specializing in World History, Cultural Studies (Faculty of History), and Southeast Asian Studies (Faculty of Oriental Studies) undertook an internship and academic exchange in Indonesia from November 25th to December 2nd, 2025. This activity is part of the university's strategy to strengthen international cooperation and expand practical experience for students in the context of globalized education.

January 28, 1941, is a special milestone in the nation's history, when Nguyen Ai Quoc - Ho Chi Minh returned to his homeland after three decades of revolutionary activity abroad, choosing Pac Bo (Cao Bang) as his first base to directly lead the revolutionary movement. Here, he presided over the 8th Central Committee Conference (May 1941), establishing the strategic line that prioritized national liberation and founded the Viet Minh Front – historical decisions that contributed decisively to the victory of the August Revolution in 1945 and the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Within the framework of the "Vietnam-Korea Youth Cultural Exchange Program on Zen Meditation and the East Asian Youth Cultural Exchange Day on Zen Meditation 2025," students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (USSH) participated in many meaningful activities with Korean students.

This was the content discussed and agreed upon at the working session between representatives of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the leaders of the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee on the afternoon of October 30, 2025.

The annual academic program "Following the Course of History" in 2025, hosted by the Student Union of the Faculty of History, concluded with profound impressions, contributing to spreading a passion for history, inspiring academic spirit, and fostering awareness of preserving national cultural values ​​among students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi.

Four undergraduate programs were officially surveyed and evaluated for quality according to the standards of the Ministry of Education and Training: Political Science, Korean Studies, Archival Studies, and Cultural Studies.

The research results were published by scientists on August 31, 2025, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, during the launch ceremony of the book series "Research on National Sovereignty and Territory in the Direction of a Holistic and Comprehensive Approach to Vietnamese History," attracting the attention of agencies, organizations, and scientists.