Thai Nguyen University Holds Meeting to Celebrate the 96th Anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union

On the afternoon of October 8, the Trade Union of Thai Nguyen University (TNU) held a commemorative meeting to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union (October 20, 1930–October 20, 2026), combined with a discussion forum on women’s affairs at TNU in 2026.

An overview of the event

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha, Deputy Secretary of the TNU Party Committee, Vice President of TNU and President of the TNU Trade Union, members of the Standing Committee and the Women’s Affairs Committee of the TNU Trade Union; and representatives of the Women’s Affairs Committees of affiliated grassroots trade unions attended the event.

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha delivers remarks at the event

In his remarks, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha extended his congratulations to female staff and employees across TNU on the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day. He also acknowledged their contributions to teaching, research, management and community service, emphasizing that their sense of responsibility, dedication and creativity play an important role in the university’s development.

Dr. Nong Hong Hanh, Head of the Women’s Affairs Committee of the TNU Trade Union, speaks at the event

At the meeting, Dr. Nong Hong Hanh reviewed the 96-year history and proud traditions of the Vietnam Women’s Union, highlighting the increasingly important role and status of women in national development, particularly in higher education.

In 2026, women’s affairs activities at TNU continued to be guided by three key values: “Responsibility – Sharing – Innovation” Female staff and employees actively pursued professional development, improved their foreign language proficiency and digital skills, and participated in scientific research, innovation and digital transformation. Meanwhile, affiliated trade unions continued to focus on improving staff welfare, supporting female union members facing difficulties, and protecting their legitimate rights and interests.

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha presents flowers to congratulate the Women’s Affairs Committee of the TNU Trade Union.

During the discussion forum, representatives of the Women’s Affairs Committees of TNU’s member universities exchanged views on promoting women’s contributions to teaching and research, improving the effectiveness of women’s affairs activities, supporting work–life balance and happy family life, advancing gender equality, and strengthening women’s leadership capacity in higher education institutions.

The meeting provided an opportunity to recognize the contributions of female staff and employees to TNU’s development. It also served as a platform for sharing experiences and proposing solutions to further enhance the quality and effectiveness of women’s affairs activities in the coming years.