The Vietnam Women’s Academy organized a warm and meaningful gathering with retired staff on January 30, 2026, in the joyful atmosphere of the early Spring. This annual event reflects the Academy’s long-standing tradition of gratitude, respect, and connection between generations. It also serves as a special New Year occasion to honor those who devoted many years of service to the development of the Academy and the advancement of women’s education and social progress.

The event was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Quang Tiến, President of the Academy; MA Hà Thị Thanh Vân, Vice President; current staff and employees; and a large number of retired officials who previously held important roles within the institution. The gathering took place in a friendly and heartfelt setting, creating an opportunity for participants to reconnect, share memories, and strengthen the sense of unity that continues to bind past and present generations of the Academy.

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Quang Tiến extended warm New Year wishes to all retired staff members and their families, wishing them good health, happiness, and prosperity. He expressed sincere appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and contributions of earlier generations, emphasizing that their efforts laid the solid foundation upon which the Academy continues to grow and innovate today.

A key highlight of the program was a presentation summarizing the Academy’s achievements in 2025, a year marked by comprehensive progress across multiple areas. The Academy continued to strengthen its position within Vietnam’s higher education system through effective training and capacity-building programs for officials of the Vietnam Women’s Union and the Lao Women’s Union, women entrepreneurs, students, and internal staff. These activities aimed to enhance professional expertise, leadership skills, and practical competencies.

In terms of formal education, the Academy recorded impressive enrollment results, admitting more than 2,300 new undergraduates, master’s, and doctoral students. Rising admission benchmarks in several programs reflected the increasing attractiveness and credibility of the Academy’s academic offerings. Overall, more than 7,000 learners studied at the Academy during the year, with a high on-time graduation rate, demonstrating sustained training quality. Early childhood education activities also continued stably, contributing to the Academy’s comprehensive educational mission.

Quality assurance and scientific research remained major priorities. The Academy successfully completed its second cycle of institutional quality assessment and achieved a notable position in the VNUR university rankings. Research activities flourished, with over 100 projects, numerous academic conferences, and a growing number of domestic and international publications, further strengthening the Academy’s academic reputation.

International cooperation expanded through new partnerships, exchanges, scholarships, and overseas internship opportunities for students, supporting deeper global integration. Student affairs received comprehensive attention, including soft-skills training, academic support, and student well-being initiatives. Community service activities also stood out, with strong student participation and meaningful contributions to society.

Representing the retired staff, Ms. Trần Thị Tám – former Deputy Director of the Central Women’s Cadre School – expressed her profound emotion and pleasure at the significant accomplishments achieved by the Vietnam Women’s Academy in recent years, particularly in 2025. She underscored her pride in witnessing the younger generation of the Academy steadfastly uphold its institutional traditions while demonstrating dynamism, creativity, and resilience in their continued pursuit of excellence and sustainable development.

With their extensive professional experience, the retired officials offered not only valuable reflections drawn from years of service but also thoughtful and constructive recommendations to the current leadership and staff. Their insights embodied a harmonious convergence of tradition and modernity, contributing to strategic orientations that foster sustainable development for the Vietnam Women’s Academy in the forthcoming period.

On behalf of the Academy’s officials and employees, Associate Professor Dr. Trần Quang Tiến conveyed his sincere gratitude for the continued care and support extended by the retired staff. He affirmed that the Academy would earnestly receive their recommendations and remain committed to strengthening solidarity, enhancing institutional capacity, and successfully accomplishing its assigned missions and strategic goals in accordance with their expectations.

During the program, the Board of Directors also presented meaningful tokens of appreciation to retired officials celebrating their 70th and 80th birthdays, accompanied by heartfelt wishes for good health, longevity, and well-being.

Revisiting cherished memories, singing songs that have accompanied them through the years, sharing warm smiles, and capturing meaningful moments together, the retired staff of the Vietnam Women’s Academy expressed a renewed sense of youthfulness and belonging upon returning to the institution that had long been an integral part of their professional lives.

The gathering of retired staff on 30 January 2026 represented not only a meaningful occasion for reconnection and appreciation but also a moment to reflect on the sustainable development trajectory of a distinctive higher education institution closely associated with the advancement of gender equality and women’s comprehensive development. Reflections shared by former officials provided valuable historical perspective and strategic inspiration, reinforcing the institutional mission of the Vietnam Women’s Academy to become a modern university with a clear identity and pioneering role in training high-quality female human resources. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the Academy extended its heartfelt wishes for continued health and well-being to its retired staff, expressing hope for future reunions at significant events throughout 2026.