New criteria on the agenda for social sciences and arts evaluations
It was emphasized that international publications should not be the sole criterion in evaluating studies in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and arts.
Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan stated that international publications cannot be the sole criterion in evaluating research results in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and arts, and that practical contributions provided to society must also be taken as a basis.
Proposal for reform in evaluation methods
Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan proposed a reform in the way research results in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and arts are evaluated.
Officials expressed the view that greater importance should be given to contributions made to policy, culture, and social life.
Meeting held with Hue University
Minister Vu Hai Quan met with Hue University on the afternoon of September 6, 2026, to evaluate work and assessment criteria.
Comprehensive information regarding the academic studies and scientific activities conducted by the university was shared during the meeting.
Importance and value of practical contributions
Contributions in the fields of consultancy, criticism, policy planning, cultural preservation, or artistic creation hold great value even if they are not reflected in the number of international publications.
Even if they do not stand out in terms of the number of international publications, many works play a critical role in policy-making and enriching spiritual life.
New pilot program and professional board proposal
It was proposed to research, develop, and pilot a new program nationwide in the fields of social sciences and arts.
The establishment of a special professional board to evaluate projects based on their practical impacts and values was brought to the agenda.
Hue University's academic activity report
Associate Professor Dr. Do Thi Xuan Dung, Vice President of Hue University, provided information on the university's research, development, and innovation activities.
It was announced that the university will implement 35 national-level science and technology projects during the 2021-2025 period.
Upward trend in international publications
The report stated that Hue University's number of international publications rose from 522 in 2021 to 895 in 2025.