The appointment ceremony was attended by Mr. Giles Lever - Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Vietnam, Vice President of VNU Nguyen Huu Duc, Prof. Dr. Phan Huy Le - President of the Vietnam Historical Science Association and many representatives of leaders of agencies, departments, domestic and foreign partners of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Many generations of veteran teachers, scientists, staff, students and trainees were also present on this happy day of the University.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities shared his joy, honor and sense of heavy personal responsibility when being trusted by the staff of the University and the leaders of VNU to be appointed to the position of Rector of a prestigious and traditional university.
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Quang Minh - Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, term 2016-2020
What will this school be like in the next 5 years and the years to come - that is the question that I always ponder when taking on a new assignment. Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Quang Minh said: “My vision is for the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to become the leading research university in Asia, taking liberal philosophy as its core value, taking the creation of a democratic, friendly, dialogical, critical, constructive and integrated environment as its central task, in order to maximize the creativity and dynamism of all members.”.
On the valuable foundation of tradition and achievements of 70 years of construction and development of a leading university in Vietnam; along with dynamism, creativity and determination to integrate in the context of globalization and regionalization, the University's President expressed his belief in the future development and the ability to realize the set goals.
Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Quang Minh said that the key tasks of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in the coming term are: Continuing to build and perfect a research university model suitable to the circumstances of Vietnam; Taking care of and developing the staff, especially the young staff; Improving the quality and integration of training, especially postgraduate training; Aiming to create top products in scientific research; Making the most of and using all financial resources reasonably.
In particular, Associate Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh affirmed that the breakthrough task will be to build a professional, open, friendly, and fair university management environment. This learning, research, and teaching environment will help liberate resources, attract talent, and promote creativity. The school must become a reliable cooperation address for domestic and foreign partners.
Vice President of VNU Nguyen Huu Duc presented the decision to appoint Rector to Associate Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh
Principal Pham Quang Minh expressed his gratitude to previous generations of leaders who had contributed to building and laying an important foundation for the development of the School.
The ceremony witnessed the emotional sharing of Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh - former Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, one of the leaders with a long-term association with the University. He has more than 20 years of management experience, 10 years as Principal and 12 years as Secretary of the University's Party Committee.
Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh - former Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities spoke at the ceremony
During his two terms as Rector, Prof. Dr. People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh, together with the Party Committee, the Board of Directors and the School's collective, gradually built and realized many policies, bringing important achievements to the School such as: perfecting the organizational structure of units; piloting the construction of a model combining training, research and services in the form of an Institute, or a Service and Tourism company; developing training professions to perfect the school's professional structure; implementing many policies to encourage lecturers and staff to proactively seek and successfully bid for many scientific project topics; promoting international publications; expanding international cooperation, especially with high-ranking universities in the world; encouraging and creating conditions for staff to improve their qualifications and achieve academic degrees; enhancing the international position and reputation of the School...
With what he has, Professor, Dr., People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh is full of optimism and confidence in the future of the School: "Over the past 20 years, through 4 terms as rector, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has made impressive strides. In the coming period, I hope and believe that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will continue to develop strongly to maintain its leading position in the country in training and research in social sciences and humanities, and soon stand shoulder to shoulder with leading universities in the region and the world.”.
Vice President of VNU Nguyen Huu Duc speaks at the ceremony
VNU Vice President Nguyen Huu Duc sent his congratulations to Associate Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh and wished the new President to always be steadfast, dedicated and persistent with the orientations of building and developing the University; build a strong solidarity bloc in the collective; quickly concretize the University's development strategy, concretize the resolutions of the Party Congress to build the 2015-2016 plan, continue to maintain the University's position as a leading center of Social Sciences and Humanities in Vietnam.
IvoryiGiles Lever - British Ambassador speaking at the ceremony
British Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever delivered a congratulatory speech to the new Rector and said: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh is a strong supporter and facilitator of international integration in education and training in Vietnam. In the future, education and training cooperation will remain a key content in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the UK in general, and between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and British partners in particular.
Associate Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh received congratulations from colleagues and partners.
Author:Thanh Ha
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