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A happy university is not measured by pleasant feelings or superficial achievements, but by the ability to help learners grow, be inspired and develop their abilities. According to experts, to do that, universities not only need a positive learning environment but also require a change from management thinking to the way of putting people in a central position. In the context of human development and improving the quality of life being increasingly emphasized in major policies of the Party and State, the Workshop Creating a happy university in Vietnam: From vision to action was held on the morning of May 22 at Dai Nam University, focusing on discussing the construction of happy universities in Vietnam. Building a happy university model in Vietnam. An online survey conducted in April 2026 with more than 9,200 students at 10 universities showed that more than 33% of participants were hesitant or wanted to change their major if they could choose again; Nearly 20% are not really proud of the school they are attending. These numbers show that the story of happy college is not just an inspirational concept, but is directly tied to the learning experience, maturity and confidence of learners in the higher education environment. Download Dr. Le Dac Son: Happy university is not synonymous with a low-pressure environment. Pressure creates the courage to live. Dr. Le Dac Son, Chairman of the Council of Dai Nam University, frankly acknowledged that a happy university does not mean a low-pressure environment or only creates short-term comfort, but is a place that helps learners become more mature, stronger and competent to enter life. Happiness in higher education does not lie in facilities, movement activities or an immediate feeling of satisfaction, but must be associated with the formation of real capacity, the courage to live, the spirit of self-study, responsibility towards self and society. To realize this, the school needs to ensure harmonious development for all subjects, in which lecturers are respected and have the opportunity to contribute, students are supported to overcome pressure, develop capacity and mature. Educational activities, according to him, must aim at forming capable and responsible people for themselves and society. Three pillars in the age of artificial intelligence Associate Professor Dr. Tran Thanh Nam, Vice Principal of the University of Education under Hanoi National University, and Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Psychological and Educational Sciences, said that building a happy school in the age of artificial intelligence cannot only be measured by academic achievement, but must aim at comprehensive human development. presence, personal internal strength and strong mental health in the face of changes. According to him, this model needs to be built on three pillars: people, system and environment. In which, learners play a central role; The governance system needs to be more flexible, reduce unnecessary pressure and respect differences; The learning environment must be safe, positive, have psychological support mechanisms and create trust for students to develop. At the university level, those orientations do not just stop at slogans, but need to be expressed by specific policies and actions such as supporting mental health, increasing career connections and helping students see the meaning of the learning process. According to him, it is also the foundation for learners to become more attached to the school and develop more comprehensively. Download Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thanh Nam emphasized that happiness in higher education does not end in grades, but in the internal strength and adaptability of the learner. Untying procedures to liberate creativity At a deeper level, this problem does not only stop at the learning environment but is also associated with management thinking and academic freedom in universities. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Noi, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Testing Laboratories, former Rector of the University of Natural Sciences under Hanoi National University, emphasized that this value starts from empathy and the ability to liberate creativity. According to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Noi, happiness in university lies not only in training results but also in an open academic environment, where lecturers are respected and students have the opportunity to develop creative capacity. To achieve that goal, school management thinking needs to shift from monitoring and imposing to accompanying and serving. Schools need to simplify procedures, apply technology in administration, invest in young staff and promote substantive dialogue to promptly support learners. It is the people-centered approach, along with an environment of academic freedom, that creates a sustainable foundation for a happy university. Seen from many angles, the story of happy university ultimately returns to the core value of education: not only giving knowledge, but helping learners have the capacity, courage and confidence to enter life. In a context of many changes, it is also a long-term challenge for Vietnamese higher education.Thu Trang
