The Iranian Embassy creates a solid academic bridge with VNU-USSH, deepening the Vietnam-Iran cooperative relationship

On the side of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, there was Prof.Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University; Assoc.Prof.Ph.D. Dao Thanh Truong - Vice Rector, along with representatives of the Department of Cooperation and Development and the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
On the side of the Iranian Embassy, there were Mr. Ali Akbar Nazari - Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam and Mr. Mohsen Rezaeipour - Commercial Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam.
Educational cooperation deepens the relationship between Vietnam and Iran
At the reception, Prof.Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, sent his most sincere thanks to the Iranian Embassy for accompanying the school in many cooperative activities, promoting academic exchange between Vietnam and Iran. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities always values and expands relationships with international partners and pays special attention to visiting professors who come and work at VNU-USSH. Rector Hoang Anh Tuan hopes to soon welcome Iranian professors to guest lecture and research at VNU-USSH in the near future.

Mr. Ali Akbar Nazari - Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran agreed with goodwill to become a visiting professor at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Ambassador Ali Akbar Nazari shared: The Iranian Embassy always considers the University of Social Sciences and Humanities an important partner in organizing cultural exchange programs between the two countries. Through the exchange, the Ambassador expressed his wish for the school to continue to reopen courses on Persian Language and culture, spreading the good values of the beautiful country of Iran to Vietnamese young people. In the coming school year, Ambassador Ali Akbar Nazari hopes that the two sides will coordinate to organize many conferences and publish joint research projects, not only limited to the fields of social sciences but also others.

It is known that the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities signed a cooperation agreement on education, training and development of Iranian studies in Vietnam in 2011. Accordingly, the two sides successfully organized 03 seminars on Vietnam-Iran relations (in 2011), a seminar on the great poet Sa'di (in 2015) and most recently a seminar on the influence of culture. Minh Persia in the world (in 2023). Within the framework of cooperation between the two sides, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has successfully organized many Persian language training courses with the direct teaching participation of Iranian professors and lecturers of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
A Warming Nowruz at VNU USSH

Students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies learn performing arts using Persian songs
In harmony with the jubilant atmosphere of the International Day of Happiness, the Iranian Embassy has trusted the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as the address to organize the Program "Welcoming the New Year Nowruz and opening the Master's Iranian Miniature Painting Exhibition - Mahmoud Farschian". The event attracted the attention of many lecturers and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities who came to share and celebrate with friends from Iran. The smiles and carefree conversations created a complete and warm ceremony to welcome the Nowruz New Year.
The ceremony was also an opportunity for the Iranian Embassy to extend gratitude and give souvenirs to Associate Professor, Dr. Do Thu Ha - lecturer of the Faculty of Oriental Studies for his contributions to spreading Persian culture and language to Vietnam, deepening the strong cooperative relationship between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the University of the Iranian embassy, as well as the close relationship between Vietnam and Iran.

Prof.Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan and Mr. Ali Akbar Nazari cut the ribbon to open the New Year's welcome program

The ceremony became even more exciting when VNU -USSH lecturers and students enjoyed culinary flavors from Iran.

 

The exhibition of miniature paintings by master painter Mahmoud Farschian also received special attention from participating students and lecturers.
Nowruz means "new day" in Persian, marking the beginning of spring and also the first day of the new year in Iran, where the solar calendar begins with the spring equinox. Nowruz usually lasts for 13 days. This is considered a time to look back on the past year and make plans for the future.
In 2009, UNESCO recognized Nowruz on the list of representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity. UNESCO assessed Nowruz as promoting the values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families, as well as reconciliation and neighborliness. In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as the International Day of Nowruz.

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