The 8th Congress of the Student Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, term 2018-2020

The congress was attended by Professor Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University).Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim(Party Committee Secretary, Vice Principal of the School)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan(Vice Rector of the School), Dr. Tran Bach Hieu (Secretary of the School's Youth Union).

The Presidium of the Congress includes the following comrades: ComradeTran Duc Hoa(President of the University Student Union); Comrade Hoang Thi Thao (Member of the Executive Committee of the University Student Union), Comrade Vu Quang Huy (Member of the Executive Board of the University Student Union), Comrade Ngo Minh Chau (Member of the Executive Committee of the University Student Union), Comrade Pham Thuy Phuong (Member of the Executive Committee of the University Student Union).

The 8th Congress of the University's Student Union is a significant political event for its members and students in particular, and for the University in general. The Congress is tasked with evaluating the results of implementing the Resolution of the 7th National Congress of the Vietnam Student Union, term 2016-2018, and determining the goals and directions of the Union's work and student movement for the term 2018-2020.

The Congress acknowledged the outstanding achievements of the University's Student Union during the past term:

ButThe "Simple Things" Project: This small-scale group discussion project has gone through 3 sessions with topics such as: "What is humanism?", "When will I become an adult?", and "Is success a blessing?", attracting the attention of students. This series of activities creates a forum for students to freely share their views and perspectives and discuss issues facing young people; helps students develop and improve their logical thinking skills; stimulates exploration and research; and hones public speaking skills, enhancing their ability to lead discussions and engage in critical thinking.

ButUniversal Values ​​Project: Providing students with a fundamental understanding of human rights through a series of monthly talk shows, discussions, and exhibitions. The talk shows are led by experts, offering students foundational, academic knowledge that serves as a basis for enhancing their understanding and stimulating critical thinking.

ButHumanities Book Tree: An exhibition and discussion space to expand on the themes of Universal Values, encouraging reading and discussion on these topics based on good books.

ButFreshman Orientation Day: Creating a dynamic and open environment for freshmen to express themselves, participate in clubs, socialize, and connect with other student associations. Besides activities like setting up and decorating booths, fundraising sales, and recruiting volunteers for clubs/organizations/teams, the Freshman Orientation Day “I am K61” (2016-2017 academic year) and “We are K62” (2017-2018 academic year) particularly attracted students with musical and street art performances at the minishow stage, along with the USSH Got Talent competition for talented individuals.

ButFarewell to Summer: Opening a special space for graduating students to socialize, meet, reminisce about memories with friends and classmates, and strengthen the bond between students and the Student Union and the University.

ButClub activities: The Humanities and Gender Equality Club, the Student Social Work Team, and the Hoa Da Club are three units that clearly demonstrate their unique approach to building sustainable values.

The Humanities and Gender Equality Club is a place to share knowledge about gender issues, gender stereotypes, and gender equality; to organize and implement action programs to improve access to educational, employment, and career advancement opportunities for women and girls; and to discuss the causes and propose solutions to issues related to gender, gender stereotypes, and gender equality.

In January 2018, the Hoa Da Club implemented the "Lens of Love" project to help students gain a better understanding of people with disabilities, thereby contributing to promoting the rights of people with disabilities in the school environment in particular and in life in general.

The "May Knights" program by the Student Social Work team is an annual activity aimed at special groups in society, attracting a large number of students with its engaging talk show topics: "Colorless" - a talk show discussing respect for the LGBT community, and "My Child's Sunshine" - sharing experiences from parents of children with disabilities on raising and befriending their children.

These activities were organized with a clear direction, initially identifying the need to provide understanding of universal values ​​and create opportunities for student members to access and practice these values, contributing to helping students achieve the criteria of Good Ethics and Good Integration in the "5 Good Students" movement. All series of activities were developed by the Student Union on the spirit of voluntariness and proactive participation, emphasizing the role of student members in creating content, expanding discussion topics, and sharing.

The Congress heard Comrade Tran Duc Hoa (Chairman of the Student Union of the University, 7th term) present the draft.Directions for the work of the Student Union and student movement of the University for the term 2018-2020.In order to implement the action slogan "Students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi: Connect - Volunteer - Innovate - Sustain", during the period 2018 - 2020, the Student Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will continue to promote the effective implementation of the "5 Good Students" movement and the "Building a Strong Vietnam Student Union" program.

This congress also identified four key tasks for the work of the Student Union and the student movement of the University for the new term 2016-2019, including:

Firstly, invest in improving the quality and innovating solutions to enhance patriotism, national pride, and pride in the traditions of the student movement in the city and the traditions of the student movement at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities for students.

Secondly, the aim is to enhance the political acumen, moral character, and dedication of the students; to cultivate comprehensive thinking, unwavering stances, and clear viewpoints on socio-political issues; to foster independence, self-determination, decisiveness, creativity, and appropriate attitudes and approaches to complex situations in the country and the world; and to develop sensitivity to new ideas and the ability to innovate.

Thirdly, innovate and improve the effectiveness of training solutions in the "Five Good Students" movement, thereby building a generation of students with revolutionary ideals, a beautiful lifestyle, understanding and compliance with the law; actively competing in learning, scientific research, creativity, and grasping new technologies; developing comprehensively in culture, sports, and arts; having a spirit of volunteering to serve the community; and proactively preparing for international integration.

Fourth, invest in innovative operational methods, strengthen student mobilization through promoting the role of clubs, teams, and groups; promote the "Five Good Students" award after commendation to improve the quality of the Student Union's work and student movements; strengthen surveys of student needs and activity effectiveness, and create conditions for students to participate in contributing ideas and solutions to the work of the Student Union and student movements at the university.

Through two serious and democratic working sessions, the Congress elected 21 comrades to the Executive Committee of the University's Student Union for the 8th term, 2018-2020.

The 8th Congress of the Vietnam Student Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, for the term 2018-2020, concluded successfully, ushering in a new term with many new opportunities and determinations, promising new successes for the Union's work and the student movement at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi in the coming time.