University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU

Today, July 9, 2012, 3,909 candidates came to take the Literature exam for group C at the Admissions Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. According to the records at the AB, BC and G test sites of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, many candidates finished the test earlier than the scheduled time. The majority of candidates interviewed said that the test was within their ability and close to the curriculum.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU) announced the results of the re-examination of the first round of postgraduate entrance exams in 2012.

This morning, July 9, 2012, in the Literature exam for group C at 10 exam locations of the University Admissions Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, there were 3,909 candidates taking the exam, an increase of 7 candidates compared to yesterday's exam procedure. More than 200 exam cards requesting corrections were completed and sent to candidates before this morning's exam.

On the morning of July 10, 2012, 3,862 candidates came to take the Geography exam - the last exam of the university entrance exam for group C - at the Admissions Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Thus, the number of candidates decreased by 23 people compared to the History exam yesterday afternoon. On average, the number of candidates taking all 3 subjects reached 73.4% compared to the number of candidates registered for the exam.

Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu (Lecturer of the Faculty of History - University of Social Sciences and Humanities) commented on the 2012 university entrance exam for History: "This year's university entrance exam for History is highly general, covering basic knowledge of Vietnamese history 1919-2000 and world history 1945-2000. The questions are clear and do not puzzle students."

On the afternoon of July 9, 3,892 candidates came to take the History exam. At the AB, BC and G exam sites of the University Admissions Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, reporters witnessed many candidates leaving early before the end of the exam time. When asked, the candidates all assessed that the exam was clear, easy to understand, and had a lot of basic knowledge, but many candidates could not complete the entire test.

By 12:00 on July 8, 2012, 3,902 candidates had completed the registration procedures for the university entrance exam for group C at the Admissions Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU), reaching 73.4% of the registration rate.

The National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) announced funding for basic research in social sciences and humanities starting in 2013.

On July 3, 2012, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) and Prof. Dr. Ngo Ngoc Thang (Director of the Academy of Politics and Public Administration, Region I) signed a 5-year cooperation agreement (2012 - 2017) between the two units.

On July 2, 2012, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) and Prof. Preng Kittratporn (Rector of Phranakhon Rajabhat University, President of the Association of Thai Universities of Education) had a meeting to discuss future cooperation activities between the two sides.

Vietnamese families are changing with the strong development of socio-economic life, with positive changes but also negative changes. These changes are having a great impact on society, especially the formation of people with new values and standards. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Quy - Director of the Center for Gender and Development Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities - said: There needs to be a specific policy of the State on the development of Vietnamese families based on in-depth and comprehensive research, so that Vietnamese families can truly develop healthily, contribute to the development of society and bring happiness to each individual.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities announces the results of the admission to the VLVH joint training program in Archival Studies and Office Administration, course QH-2012-X in Hanoi.

The young staff (CBT) of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities accounts for 45.5% of the total number of teaching staff of the whole university. With this ratio, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is one of the leading units in VNU in rejuvenating the staff. This is an advantage but also a challenge for the current organization of staff of the University. MSc. Ngo Thi Kieu Oanh, Deputy Head of the Organization and Personnel Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, discussed with reporters about this issue.

As the university entrance exam is approaching, Mr. Tran Hinh (lecturer of the Faculty of Literature) shares his thoughts on the current way of teaching and learning Literature. He also gives some suggestions to help candidates do well on the university entrance exam in Literature.

On the morning of June 28, 2012, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities organized a training session for officers participating in the 2012 university entrance exam for group C. The training session was attended by 336 officers and nearly 100 students and graduate students who will invigilate group C exams at 7 examination sites in Hanoi of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.