This morning, January 16, National Economics University (NEU) held its 2025 Conference of Public Employee and Worker Delegates.

Attending the conference were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU Trade Union; along with members of the Party Committee; the Chair of the Science and Training Council; the Chair of the Advisory Council; University Council members who are public employees; the boards of presidents of the three schools; the Executive Committee of the NEU Trade Union; the People’s Inspection Board; the Head of the Women’s Affairs Committee; the Standing Committee of the Youth Union; the Chair of the Veterans’ Association; heads of units under the University; chiefs of the schools’ offices; and delegates elected by the units.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, presents a report at the conference.

At the conference, delegates heard Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, present a summary report on the implementation of the Resolution of the 2024 Public Employee and Worker Conference and the directions and tasks for 2025.

On that basis, the conference set out directions for 2025 to implement Politburo Directive 35-CT/TW, under which Party Congresses at all levels will be completed before August 31, 2025, in preparation for the 14th National Party Congress in 2026. NEU has made the necessary preparations to successfully organize its 2025 Party Congress and achieve the objectives of the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress.

NEU is also focusing on strengthening governance capacity and advancing substantive university autonomy, linked to digital transformation and the application of information technology across all educational activities. Its goal for 2030 is to become a leading autonomous university that meets international standards, attracts talent, and pioneers research in economics, management, and business administration. Other priorities include reforming administrative procedures, innovating teaching and learning methods, improving the quality of education and its links to practice, developing interdisciplinary fields of study, and promoting research and international cooperation. At the same time, the University is making the necessary preparations for a successful generational leadership transition.

In 2025, NEU will continue to carry out key tasks, including refining its organizational structure; prioritizing resources to improve the capabilities and qualifications of lecturers and public employees; establishing working arrangements, evaluation systems, and remuneration policies for its personnel; and making effective use of talent. It will strengthen links between lecturers’ teaching, research, and practical activities.

Innovate and modernize curricula and modes of education; continue to refine and expand teaching under the lecture – seminar model through the application of information technology; strengthen activities linking education with practice; accelerate the development of digital learning materials; and continue to reform academic administration to make it systematic, smart, and effective, with learners at the center. Develop an admissions plan for 2025 that reflects practical circumstances. Research and develop proposals for new fields of study and academic programs in preparation for admissions in 2026. Develop curricula and assessment tools in preparation for reviewing, updating, and improving academic programs. Strengthen quality assurance conditions and improve the quality and effectiveness of quality management at the University. Build the University’s quality culture and continue to participate in international rankings. Improve the quality of science, technology, and innovation activities in connection with advanced education and capacity building for lecturers and researchers. Gradually link research with practice to create social impact. Strengthen digital transformation and the application of information technology in university governance, education, research, teaching, and learning. Complete the development of smart classrooms at the University. Fulfill all disclosure and accountability responsibilities. Continue to proactively develop and implement international cooperation programs in education, scientific research, and student and lecturer exchanges. Attract more international students to long-term and short-term study at the University, and seek out and implement international cooperation projects in education, research, and capacity building. Concentrate resources and collective expertise on successfully organizing the University’s 29th Party Congress. Strengthen political and ideological education, physical education, cultural and sports activities, and school health services. Raise awareness and responsibility among lecturers, administrators, and workers throughout the University in performing their assigned duties. Continue to build and develop the alumni network under the motto “Connect – Share – Cooperate – Succeed.” Continue to attract investment resources, improve facilities, and strengthen financial capacity. Strengthen inspection, examination, supervision, and internal auditing. Step up communications. Develop plans and key activities in preparation for the 70th anniversary of NEU…

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, reports on the University Council’s activities and the exercise of its responsibilities and powers.

Also at the conference, delegates heard Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, report on the University Council’s activities and the exercise of its responsibilities and powers, along with reports compiling feedback from public employee and worker conferences at units under the University and other reports on activity results…

Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU Trade Union, presents a report compiling feedback from public employee and worker conferences at units under the University.

MSc. Pham Thi Phuong Thuy, Deputy Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization and Head of the People’s Inspection Board, reports on the results of the Board’s activities in 2024 and its directions and key tasks for 2025.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Bich Chi, Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting, reports on the University’s financial affairs and plans for 2025.

With the aim of listening to and incorporating feedback and shared work experience to build and develop NEU, the conference received many contributions from participating delegates. In a spirit of solidarity, democracy, openness, and candor, members of the presidium and representatives of the relevant unit leadership directly addressed delegates’ questions. All comments expressed strong agreement with the reports presented, while offering many additional useful ideas and solutions to strengthen and develop the University’s activities in the coming period.

Delegates exchange views and contribute ideas at the conference

Also at the conference, NEU announced the Decision appointing one professor and five associate professors at the University in 2024.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization, announces the Decision on appointments to the titles of professor and associate professor in 2024.

University leaders present the Decision and flowers to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu.

University leaders present the Decisions and flowers to the newly appointed associate professors.

University leaders pose for a commemorative photo with the professors and associate professors appointed in 2024.

MSc. Bui Duc Dung, Head of the Department of General Affairs, announces the Decisions.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, present the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) Emulation Flag to the collective recognized for its exemplary, outstanding achievements and leading performance in the “Innovation and Creativity in Management, Teaching, and Learning” emulation movement in the 2022-2023 academic year.

University leaders confer the title of “Ministry-Level Emulation Fighter” on individuals.

University leaders present Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Education and Training to collectives that fulfilled their duties with distinction for two consecutive years.

MSc. Nguyen Duc Nhan, Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union, presents the draft conference Resolution for approval on behalf of the secretariat.

After more than four hours of intensive and serious work, the conference concluded in an enthusiastic atmosphere, with all participating delegates demonstrating strong determination and unanimously endorsing and adopting the contents of the draft Resolution of the 2025 Conference of Public Employee and Worker Delegates.

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