On the evening of January 5, 2011, the Center for Research and Development of Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Regions (University of Social Sciences and Humanities) collaborated with the Bac Giang Provincial Youth Union to honor 80 outstanding ethnic minority youth, students, and university students of 2010.Attending the event were comrades Nong Quoc Tuan, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Than Van Khoa, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council. Representing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim (Vice Rector).

Here, 80 young people, students, and university students from ethnic minority groups were commended and rewarded by the Provincial Youth Union for their outstanding achievements in academics, scientific research, production, socio-economic development, and rural and mountainous construction. Ten exemplary students were also awarded the "Five Good Students" title for their outstanding performance in the movement of "Good learning, good ethics, good physical fitness, good skills, and good integration." This contributed to recognizing and promoting exemplary young people, students, and university students who strive to excel in work, study, and career development. On this occasion, the Center for Research and Development of Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas donated money and gifts totaling 180 million VND to ethnic minority students and university students in the province.

Previously, the Bac Giang Provincial Youth Union also organized a seminar titled "Improving the quality of learning in ethnic minority boarding schools and developing economic models among ethnic minority youth," with the participation of over 200 delegates. The delegates focused on discussing learning and teaching methods; experiences of overcoming difficulties for students in particularly disadvantaged areas; disseminating science and technology applied to practical production and business; and replicating successful economic development models.