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The national scientific conference From Indochina University to Hanoi National University: A 120-year tradition of elite training is an opportunity to systematically review the 120-year legacy of modern university education. From the roots of Indochina University, delegates frankly discussed to position the elite university model and find breakthrough solutions in the new era. On the afternoon of May 16, 2026, at 19 Le Thanh Tong building (Hanoi), Hanoi National University coordinated with the host unit, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to organize the National Scientific Conference From Indochina University to Hanoi National University: Traditions 120 years of elite training. The event gathered about 300 delegates, scientists, and managers at home and abroad to systematically review the legacy of modern higher education in Vietnam. Download Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan: The spirit of openness, academics and the core mission of serving the nation through the ages - Photo: VGP/Thu Trang Speaking at the forum, Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Hanoi National University) emphasized that this meeting is not simply to be proud of the past historical journey. The greatest significance of the conference is the strength and determination in positioning the development direction of Vietnamese higher education in general, which clarifies the mission and position of Hanoi National University in particular in that overall strategy. As a large university center assigned by the Party and State with the mission of training elites, the concept of Elite University alone covers all major contents of future orientation. Therefore, the presentations of managers from the Government level, ministries and branches to veteran scientists and young scientists at the conference must not only look at history but must be closely integrated with specific action plans of the Government, the Ministry of Education and Training, and the Ministry of Science and Technology to draw practical lessons. Originating from Indochina University founded in 1906, fundamental values such as the spirit of liberation, top academic character and the mission of serving the nation must continue to be nurtured to transform into concrete actions in the new period. Sharing deeply about this continuing journey, Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu - former Standing Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, former Rector of Hanoi University clearly pointed out, the period of University and Hanoi National University was clear. is the sublimation of tradition with new creative values. He recalled the democratic academic environment and freedom of thought of the former University - a gathering place of elite intellectuals ready to commit to the Fatherland. Fully inheriting that identity, Hanoi National University today is striving to become an innovative research university, while urgently accelerating the progress of building a green, smart and modern 5 in 1 university urban model in Hoa Lac. Download Associate Professor, Dr. Bui The Duy: Improving the quality of current training to reach the same level and be recognized by the world as at the time of Indochina University - Photo: VGP/Thu Trang Besides pride in the flow of history, the conference also frankly raised concerns of high self-questioning before the demands of the new era. Facing a historical turning point, Director of Hanoi National University Associate Professor, Dr. Bui The Duy raised big questions about substantive training capacity. He questioned whether all of the schools current training programs have truly reached the same level and are recognized by leading universities in the world as they did when Indochina University did. Along with that, the Director of Hanoi National University noted that the whole school needs to seriously re-evaluate the output capacity of learners, ensuring that students and graduates must truly possess leadership capacity, worthy of being the nations leading elite human resource. Looking from an international perspective, Professor Tieu Kien Trang - Director of Guangxi University (China) expressed his appreciation for the 120-year journey of Hanoi National University, considering this a brilliant chapter. outstanding in the process of developing Asian higher education. Facing the global technology trend, he expressed his expectation that the two sides will continue to tighten practical cooperation in key fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology, jointly create common laboratories and share online educational resources to build a high-quality education model. In particular, co-organizing the China International Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (CICSIC) 2026 - Vietnam Station this May will be a concrete step to create a new model to promote high-quality development of higher education. The frank discussions at this conference are the basis for Hanoi National University to take more substantive action. When the path is open and resources are ready, this is a necessary step for the school to not only maintain the tradition of training talented people, but also proactively solve major problems of the education sector in the new development period. 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