Toward the 50th anniversary milestone, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is executing the UEH History Artbook 2026 – a special publication that recreates the half-century journey with historical depth, emotion, and heritage value. As part of this initiative, UEH officially launches the competition “UEH 50 Years: Frames of Knowledge, People, Future,” inviting staff and employees across generations to reflect on their journey with UEH by sharing stories, images, and personal keepsakes, each carrying unique imprints of memory, contribution, and pride.
When memories become the material of heritage
The UEH History Artbook is developed under the concept “Frames of Time”, recreating the 50-year journey as a continuous flow connecting generations through knowledge, people, and aspirations for the future.
Beyond recording milestones and achievements, the Artbook seeks to distill the stories, moments, and emotions that have shaped UEH’s identity over time. In this process, memories from the UEHer community itself are an important source material, contributing depth and intergenerational connection to the publication.
The Competition “UEH 50 Years: Frames of Knowledge – People – Future”
For nearly 50 years, UEH has been a shared home preserving the memories and imprints of many generations. Every story, image, and keepsake is a piece that helps recreate UEH’s journey of development from the early days to the present and toward the future.
Through the competition, diverse memories and perspectives will be connected to form a vivid body of material for UEH’s 50-year portrait.
Participants may choose one or more of the following formats:
*Stories and recollections about UEH
- Share memories, milestones, and emotions associated with UEH throughout your years of working, teaching, or serving at the University.
- Format: short article (300-800 words), memoir, essay, or poem (images encouraged).
*Historical photos of UEH
- Photos reflecting UEH’s development journey: classrooms, academic activities, student life, campuses across different periods, etc.
- Format: photo with caption (time, location, people involved if applicable).
*Keepsakes, textbooks, and personal documents
- Items associated with your journey at UEH, such as textbooks, documents, student cards, handwritten letters, uniforms, etc.
- Format: photo/scan or physical item for archival purposes, accompanied by a brief description of its origin and context.
*Short quotes about UEH
- Concise reflections (1-3 sentences) expressing affection, philosophy, or wishes for UEH’s 50-year journey and the future ahead.
Submission methods
Participants may submit entries to UEH in two ways:
- Online via the website:
https://congdoan.ueh.edu.vn/chien-dich-ueh-50-nam-nhung-khung-hinh-cua-tri-thuc-con-nguoi-tuong-lai/
- In person at the Office for the Communist Party and Organizations:
Room A302, 59C Nguyen Dinh Chieu Campus, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Submission period: April 13 to May 17, 2026
Contact information: Ms. Pham Nguyen Trang Anh, Trade Union Division, the Office for the Communist Party and Organizations (Email: anhpnt@ueh.edu.vn, Phone No.: 0703808258)
Benefits:
– All participants who submit materials, articles, or related content will be credited as authors and receive a commemorative gift for UEH’s 50th anniversary.
– For submissions of outstanding value and quality, the Organizing Committee will award First, Second, and Third prizes in each category, consisting of the UEH 50th Anniversary publication collection.
View the detailed competition information and benefits here.
Join UEH in completing the “50-Year Portrait”
At the 50-year milestone, UEH hopes to continue listening to, preserving, and spreading more authentic stories from those who have been and continue to be part of the journey. Each memory is a mark, each contribution is a value, and every UEHer is part of this development journey. Let’s continue writing the UEH’s heritage story together through the very “frames” of knowledge, people, and future.
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Half a century has passed. From a book of knowledge with a nation-building mission in 1976 to today, UEH has grown into one of the leading universities in Asia. This is the journey of 8 heritage values that form UEH’s internal strength, preserved and transformed across generations of UEHers. From Unity – Compassion, which laid the foundation in the early years; Dedication – Community – Pioneering, which shaped today’s identity and standing; to Creation – Sustainability – Internationalization, which opens up the vision for the future. These 8 values crystallize into a heritage of internal strength, connecting the past, present, and aspirations, and continuing to guide UEH in co-creating the future. UEH Grand Anniversary “Embracing Future Together” Explore the journey celebrating UEH’s 50-year milestone:
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News, photos: Department of Communications and Partnerships, UEH Trade Union