On November 6, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) organized the 2025 Conference on Teaching and Learning Using the Lecture – Seminar Method to review the implementation of the Lecture – Seminar method to date, discuss and assess its effectiveness, and propose improvements aimed at further enhancing the quality of education at the University.

An overview of the conference

Attending the conference were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Dr. Le Anh Duc, Head of the Department of Academic Affairs; representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and lecturers teaching using the Lecture – Seminar method.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, affirmed the particular importance of the conference as the University consistently places improving the quality of education at the center of its ongoing mission. Teaching methods directly affect educational quality, making the transition from traditional methods to Lecture – Seminar a carefully considered, strategic step.

“Over the years, the University has gradually transitioned from traditional teaching methods to the Lecture – Seminar method through multiple stages of piloting and adjustment. Today is the time for us to review and reflect on that process candidly, objectively, and scientifically.”

Alongside its renewal of teaching methods, the University is gradually developing and refining a smart classroom model tailored to the respective Lecture and Seminar formats, with the aim of creating a modern, highly interactive learning environment that provides maximum support for teaching and learning.

The President expressed his hope that the conference would serve as a forum for open, substantive exchanges where lecturers could share experiences and propose practical solutions to help the University further refine its teaching methods, thereby affirming NEU’s pioneering position in educational innovation and improving the quality of university education.

MSc. Nguyen Nghia Hoang, Department of Academic Affairs, presents a report on teaching and learning using the Lecture – Seminar method at NEU

The Lecture – Seminar method has been implemented at NEU since 2018. Following a pilot phase in selected courses and divisions, the method was expanded and officially adopted in the 2019-2020 academic year. To date, the University has implemented 32 courses using the Lecture – Seminar model, with 314 Lecture classes and 722 Seminar classes. Survey results show that more than 97% of lecturers and students rated the method positively, affirming that it enhances interaction and fosters learners’ initiative and critical thinking.

Delegates present papers at the conference

Delegates exchange views and hold discussions at the conference

Dr. Bui Kien Trung, Deputy Head of the Department of General Affairs, announces the Decision on commendations

University leaders present certificates of merit to individuals with outstanding achievements in Lecture – Seminar teaching

The conference took place in an open and constructive atmosphere. Contributions at the conference will provide an important basis for NEU to refine the Lecture – Seminar model to make it more modern, flexible, and effective, contributing to the goal of developing NEU into a leading research-oriented university in the region and a pioneer of innovation in Vietnamese higher education.

Additional images from the conference:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

Papers presented at the conference:

Report Presented at the 2025 Lecture – Seminar Conference.pdf

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thu – The Lecture-Seminar Model at Griffith University.pdf

Dr. Dinh Thien Duc – Feedback on the Lecture-Seminar Format.pdf

Dr. Le Viet Thuy – Lecture-Tutorials – A Model Combining Instruction and Interaction.pdf

Dr. Nguyen Bich Ngoc – Lecture – Seminar Conference.pdf

Dr. Vu Thi Bich Ngoc – Method: Lecture – Seminar.pdf

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