University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi

The news of Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hai Ke's passing after more than 10 days in the hospital has shocked and saddened numerous faculty members, colleagues, friends, and students of all generations from the History Department. For nearly two weeks, friends, colleagues, and students took turns staying at the hospital, hoping to offer encouragement and support to Professor Ke and his family. However, the situation worsened too quickly. The overwhelming love and care of everyone, the dedication of the doctors and nurses, and the best medical advancements could not bring Professor Ke back to his family, friends, and colleagues.

1. In 1974, after graduating from the prestigious Ngo Quyen High School in Hai Phong city, young Nguyen Hai Ke became a student in the 15th cohort of the History Department at Hanoi University (now the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi). Unlike many who were "forced" into the History Department (though they later became passionate about history and went on to become renowned historians), Nguyen Hai Ke came to history voluntarily. Studying the Ancient and Medieval History of Vietnam, he was taught, mentored, and mentored by famous professors in the Department, who imparted not only knowledge but also a burning passion. Graduating with honors, he became a lecturer in the Department and has been dedicated to the History Department and the profession of history teaching ever since. After devoting his youth to the Youth Union movement, in 1987 he went to the Soviet Union to study, completing his doctoral and postdoctoral dissertations.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Japan-Vietnam friendship in 2013, the Japan Foundation - Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in collaboration with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, organized a presentation entitled "Japan's New International Relations".

Professor Vincent JH Houben (Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany) gave a presentation on "Southeast Asia: History and International Relations of a Region".

Professor Ralph Michael Wrobel (West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau, Germany) gave a presentation on the topic "Social Market economy models and roles of the state – international experiences and implications for Vietnam".

The New Zealand Ambassador will introduce the beautiful country of New Zealand. The Ambassador will present information on the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and New Zealand, highlighting areas of strength and growth such as trade and education, as well as study opportunities in New Zealand. There will be ample time for a Q&A session at the end of the talk. This is a great opportunity to learn more about New Zealand and the New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam.

Associate Professor Jörg Menzel (University of Bonn - Federal Republic of Germany) presented on the topic "The Constitutional Reform Process in Vietnam: International Experiences on Legislative Powers".

Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities announces its plan for awarding master's degrees in 2013.