Where the best are nurtured

Dear:

Comrade Vu Duc Dam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister,

Comrade Phung Xuan Nha, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Party Secretary, Director of Hanoi National University,

Leaders of ministries, central agencies, Hanoi and provinces; representatives of leaders of universities, research institutes, agencies, units, and distinguished guests of Vietnam,

Ambassadors, international guests,

Generations of teachers, staff and civil servants of the School,

Dear students, alumni, and students of all courses,

Today, in the atmosphere of celebrating the 61st anniversary of the liberation of the Capital on October 10 and preparing to welcome Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi solemnly held the ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of tradition, the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the School and to welcomeFirst Class Labor MedalOn behalf of the School's leadership, I would like to send my warmest thanks and greetings to the Deputy Prime Minister, leaders of ministries, departments, central agencies, provinces and cities, Hanoi National University, distinguished international and Vietnamese guests, teachers, staff and all generations of students.

Dear all,

Exactly 70 years ago, in the context of the country having just gained independence, understanding the aspirations of a nation that loves peace, freedom and is striving to eliminate poverty and backwardness, on October 10, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh, on behalf of the Provisional Government, signed Decree No. 45 to establish the University of Literature in Hanoi with the desire to develop national culture and education, so that Vietnam can soon become a modern and prosperous country.'keep up with the world'. That was a very wise and correct decision, demonstrating the strategic vision of a genius leader about the role and mission of Social Sciences and Humanities in the cause of building and developing the country. After 9 years of long resistance war with countless hardships and sacrifices, teachers and students of the University of Literature contributed their part to the common victory of the nation, creating a Dien Bien Phu "famous in 5 continents, shaking the world". After peace was restored, in 1956, inheriting and continuing the tradition of the University of Literature, the Party and the Government decided to establish Hanoi University of Science to meet the new development requirements of the country. During the fierce years of the resistance war against the US, despite having to evacuate to many rural areas in the North, with the protection and care of the people, teachers and students of the University of Science still diligently researched, trained, and actively participated in the emulation movement."pen hand gun hand" and have successfully completed the assigned tasks. After the country was reunited, since 1975, the lecturers and staff of Hanoi National University have not only completed their tasks well, but also actively supported and helped other schools, making an important contribution to the cause of building a young revolutionary university in the southern provinces. Then, from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, at the request of the neighboring country and to carry out international tasks, hundreds of staff of the University volunteered to go to Cambodia to participate in the program of teaching Vietnamese language and Vietnamese culture, in order to strengthen solidarity and contribute to the revival of the country of pagodas after the genocide. In the early 1990s, implementing the Party and State's policy on building a leading multidisciplinary and multi-field training center of the country, Hanoi National University was established with four member universities, including the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Since 1995, the School has begun to operate independently within the new structure of Hanoi National University.

Dear all,

After 7 decades of construction and development, from the University of Letters (1945-1955), then Hanoi University of Science (1956-1995), to date, Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities has always maintained its position as a leading training and research center of the country. Throughout that process, the staff, civil servants and students of the University, generation after generation, have persistently strived, worked hard, studied and always excellently completed the assigned tasks.

Regarding training, from the time of Hanoi University up to now, the University has organized training, providing the country with tens of thousands of bachelors; thousands of masters and doctors. Among them, many have become famous teachers, scientists, talented generals, managers, famous political and social activists of the country.

Looking back on the past, it can be affirmed that the University has been on the right track in building a research university and has always maintained a pioneering position in developing basic sciences. The trend of valuing researchspecializedcombined with researchinterdisciplinaryandmultidisciplinaryhas created scientific products of high intellectual stature. In particular, since the establishment of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (in 1995) up to now, based on its new higher legal status, the University has actively built and developed many new majors; has presided over the implementation of many programs, projects, and research topics of high scientific and practical value. The results of hundreds of research topics, along with thousands of works published domestically and internationally, have not only improved the quality of training, but also contributed to solving the requirements of economic, cultural, and social development of the country and enhancing international integration.

In order to promote its potential and professional strengths, expand its influence and international academic space, the School also pays great attention to building and expanding cooperative relationships with universities, research institutes, and international organizations at home and abroad. Up to now, the School has established relationships and signed cooperation agreements with over 200 universities and international organizations, including many famous universities and academies in Asia and the world. Every year, the School proactively organizes or coordinates with universities and research institutes in Vietnam and abroad to organize dozens of scientific conferences, including many national and international conferences, which are highly appreciated by experts and public opinion.

Besides Vietnamese students, the Hanoi University of Science and Humanities is also a leading center, making many important contributions to the implementation of foreign affairs tasks assigned by the Party and the State. Up to now, the University has trained Vietnamese language and expertise for thousands of international students and researchers, of whom 8 have become ambassadors of countries in Vietnam, 6 have become Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers of the two neighboring countries of Laos and Cambodia.

With these outstanding achievements, the staff and lecturers of the School have been awarded many noble titles and awards by the Party, the State and the Government. Over the past 70 years, hundreds of collectives and individuals in the School have received medals of various ranks, thousands of collectives and individuals have received emulation titles and awards from sectors and levels from the central to provincial, municipal and Hanoi National University. 10 teachers of the School have been awardedHo Chi Minh Prize, 14 teachers receivedState Prize for Science and Technology; 25 teachers were awarded the titlePeople's Teacher, 56 teachers were awarded the titleExcellent teacher. Awarded schoolFirst Class Independence Medal (2001); titleLabor Hero Unit(2005);Ho Chi Minh Medal(2010); and today, the School is honored to receive the noble award from the President:Second First Class Labor Medal.

Dear guests, teachers, officers and civil servants,

Dear students, trainees and postgraduates,

The achievements that the School has gained in recent times are the result of persistent and creative labor, the constant striving, with determination, passion for creativity and high responsibility for the cause of education and science of many generations of teachers, staff, civil servants and students of the School.

On the occasion of today's solemn ceremony, on behalf of the School's leadership, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the leaders of the Party, State, Government; the Ministry of Education and Training, Hanoi National University, universities, research institutes, enterprises, agencies, organizations, groups and individuals, scientists and leaders and managers at the central and local levels throughout the country in recent years who have regularly paid attention to and directed, supported and helped the School in many aspects, contributing to the achievements, position and reputation of a leading university in the country in Social Sciences and Humanities.

On behalf of the School, I would also like to express my deep gratitude to generations of talented professors and teachers who have made great contributions to creating the first core and fundamental values:patriotism,liberal spirit and humanism, charityof our university. From the first generation of professors such as: Tran Van Giau, Tran Duc Thao, Dang Thai Mai, Dao Duy Anh, Cao Xuan Huy, Nguyen Van Huyen, Nguyen Manh Tuong to the next generation of excellent teachers and scientists such as Nguyen Tai Can, Phan Cu De, Ha Minh Duc, Dinh Xuan Lam, Phan Huy Le, Ha Van Tan, Tran Quoc Vuong, and then the current generation of professors, have created a tradition, an unmistakable academic identity of a leading university in the country.

To have the joy today, we cannot forget the great contributions and sacrifices of the heroic martyrs, of the teachers, staff, students and trainees through many generations. We respectfully bow and express our deep gratitude to the outstanding staff, lecturers and students of the School such as teacher Le Anh Xuan, and students Chu Cam Phong, Nguyen Trong Dinh, Nguyen Hong... who, during the arduous years of resistance, listened to the sacred call of the Fatherland, were ready to put down their pens and go to war, and heroically fought and sacrificed for this school and for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

I would like to sincerely thank the teachers in the School's Board of Directors, leaders of departments, faculties, centers, leaders of organizations and units through the periods; especially I would like to sincerely thank the generations of teachers, cadres, civil servants, classes of students, graduate students and PhD students who have been working and studying at the School for their close attachment, as well as their efforts and tireless dedication to each step forward in the process of building and developing the School.

To achieve the above achievements, besides the contributions of generations of staff and students of the School, there is also the enthusiastic support, encouragement and great help of scientists, universities, embassies, research institutes, funds and international organizations in many different countries from Asia to Europe, America, Africa... On this occasion, on behalf of the School, please allow me to express my sincere and deepest thanks for the valuable help of international friends near and far.

Dear guests and ladies and gentlemen,

In the coming period, together with member units of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is determined to strive to develop the University to quickly become a leading research university in the country, bringing the University into the top 100 universities in Asia by 2020. To achieve that goal, and also to contribute to accelerating the fundamental and comprehensive innovation of Vietnam's education in the coming time, teachers and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities have been and will make the greatest efforts to implement and complete the key tasks of the University's Development Strategy to 2020 with a vision to 2030, as set out in the Resolution of the 27th Party Congress of the University.

Promoting the strength of the long tradition and achievements over the past 70 years, with the spirit of solidarity and high determination, the unity of all generations of cadres and students; the attention, guidance and assistance of the Party, State, Government; managers and scientists inside and outside the University, the enthusiastic and effective support of universities, research institutes, collective agencies, units and individuals at the central and local levels, domestically and internationally, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will certainly achieve many more great achievements, contributing worthily to the cause of national construction and development, bringing the country quickly on par with the world powers as beloved Uncle Ho always expected.

I would like to wish the Deputy Prime Minister and other leaders, distinguished international and Vietnamese guests good health and peace. I wish teachers, staff, students, postgraduates and doctoral students to always keep their faith in this school, always love their profession, love the school and make even greater and more outstanding contributions to the development and longevity of our beloved Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities!

Thank you very much!