Scientific research activities of the School
Scientific research is a top priority in building the University into a high-quality training and research center. With a team of leading professors and highly qualified experts, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has been carrying out hundreds of research projects and programs; collaborating with domestic and international agencies to lead numerous national, regional, and international research programs. These research activities have made a practical contribution to the University's training and to the economic, political, cultural, and social development of the country.
Research orientation until 2020
During the period 2010-2020 and the following years, the School focused on implementing the following eight basic research directions:
- Studying theoretical issues, solving theoretical problems, theories, viewpoints, and research methods within the scope of social sciences and humanities.The aim is to contribute to building a solid theoretical foundation and scientific arguments for the development of a theory of development. These research works are both theoretical in nature and may also be the application of theories and research methods (especially new theories, methods, and research perspectives) to address one or a system of specific scientific problems relevant to the Vietnamese context, while simultaneously identifying the characteristics and laws governing the movement and development of Vietnamese society.
- Focus on developing major interdisciplinary research topics, regional studies, and research on major issues.This requires the simultaneous participation of many scientific disciplines, thereby analyzing and establishing the scientific arguments and basis for building management mechanisms, development strategies, and research and forecasting issues in the social sciences and humanities, as well as socio-economic issues of the country in the first half of the 21st century; the ability to respond to changes in nature, the international and regional political environment; the trends of social development and economic life... and the impacts of natural, social, and political conditions in the world on our country.
- Develop research topics that focus on clarifying the historical, cultural, social characteristics, natural conditions, and ecological environment.To further promote research on regional and inter-regional issues, development processes, the struggle for national unification and harmony, etc., research topics should focus on clarifying the formation, development, and decline of ancient cultures, kingdoms, and empires; the process of exploration, territorial expansion, and the establishment of sovereignty of our Fatherland; the accurate socio-economic context of newly settled lands; and the active and leading role of the Vietnamese people, as well as other ethnic groups within the Vietnamese national community, in the struggle to establish sovereignty, protect economic interests, and preserve national cultural identity.
- Further research and clarification of the issue of cultural exchange and interaction among different cultures, ethnic cultural spaces, and cultural centers in our country throughout history.On the other hand, it is necessary to clearly define the concepts of cultural regions and cultural spaces, the advantages and characteristics of each cultural region associated with language, writing, customs, traditions, and cultural heritage; to study migration flows and the lives of ethnic groups in border regions, clarifying the unity and diversity of Vietnamese culture within the regional cultural context; to study the penetration and influence of major religions, the process of localization of religions and ideologies; the formation and role of indigenous beliefs and religions, and the role of religion in modern society.
- Researching the factors influencing social change, social classes and strata, interest groups, and value systems.The emergence of new social classes, new social values and concepts, as well as the potential evolution and multifaceted consequences of these social relationships; the role of the family, children, and women; gender issues, the elderly, cross-border marriage relationships, and the social security system; government policies and the role of social organizations; cultural exchange and interaction, and cultural differences and conflicts between ethnic groups and communities in the current era of industrialization and international integration.
- The research focuses on urbanization and urban society, encompassing types of cities, issues of natural and social space in urban establishment and planning, urban management experiences, and the development of urban studies.This research examines the foundations of development and characteristics of each type of urban area; studies urban demographic structure and anthropology, urbanization issues, economic and cultural activities of urban residents, civic consciousness, community consciousness, and the law; and the relationship between urban and rural areas. From this, it clarifies the role of Vietnamese cities in history, and identifies the developmental models and typical characteristics of Vietnamese cities in comparison with other types of cities in the East and the world.
- Research on the potential, cultural environment, marine economy, traditional marine exploitation, and the historical awareness of the sea of our nation.The process of struggle and establishment of maritime sovereignty; exclusive economic zones and maritime space; sovereignty disputes at sea; maritime strategies of nations; population issues, migration to islands; cultural exchanges at sea and along the coast; the relationship between the sea and the land; traditions and capabilities in protecting maritime sovereignty and islands, regional security, and marine resources; research on maritime trade, international maritime law, challenges to the marine environment, maritime trade routes and regional and international relations throughout history, especially in the South China Sea today.
- Further research and clarification of Vietnam's unique development path.The political position and approach of our nation throughout history, the process of national reunification and the protection of national independence; the major policies and guidelines of our Party and State, the achievements and lessons learned from the reform process; the process of integration with regional and international organizations such as ASEAN, ASEM, APEC, EU, WTO...; the policies of major countries (USA, China, Russia,...) and international organizations towards the region and Vietnam; bilateral and multilateral relations, especially Vietnam's relations with East Asian countries; the opportunities and challenges facing our country in the current process of industrialization, modernization, and international integration.
