Items filtered by date: February 2021

On February 26, 2021 year, was held an “International Education Forum” at Inha University in Tashkent, dedicated to topical issues of introducing foreign experience into the educational process in Uzbekistan.

The forum was attended by heads of ministries and departments of our country, rectors of international and local universities, as well as the founder of the Research Support Center, advisor to the rector of the "Silk Road" International University of Tourism - Ospanova Aliya.

Aliya Ospanova noted that the holding of this forum is a strategically important, relevant and necessary timely decision. In the concept of the President of July 11, 2019, RP-4391 "On measures to introduce new management principles into the system of higher and secondary specialized education" of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030, the need for transformation in the higher education system, as well as the gradual transition of higher educational institutions to credit -modular system.

Today, the introduction of information technologies is an important conceptual point in order for the credit-modular system to start working, it is necessary to introduce new educational and technical methods for the convenience of each student.

It should be noted that the International Educational Forum was organized within the framework of the implementation of the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures to introduce new management principles in higher and secondary specialized education" dated July 11, 2019 PD-5763.

On February 24, 2021 was held an online training seminar on the theme: "Learning and Teaching Uzbek Through Deep Approach" at the "Silk Road" International University of Tourism for the teaching staff of the Department of "Uzbek Language and Literature and Social Sciences". The coordinator of this project is PhD Dilnoza Khasilova from the English Language Center of the University of Wyoming (USA).

At the seminar, Dilnoza Khasilova shared her knowledge and experience in teaching the Uzbek language to citizens of foreign countries. Then, on the basis of a modular context dedicated to the customs, history, culture, and traditions of the Uzbek people, she presented the results of her methodological experience in popularizing the Uzbek language in the world, teaching foreign students the language based on the IAPI model created as a result of pedagogical research. She noted that it is possible to further increase their love for the Uzbek language with the help of such methods as attracting students to educational projects on topical topics, demonstrating the results of the project in various audio and video tutorials.

In addition, the “Friends of the Uzbek Language” club has been established at the University of Wyoming. The main goal of the club is to provide additional information about the language, culture and history of our country to all participants who want to learn Uzbek culture.

As a result of the seminar, were made specific proposals for the implementation of projects for the development of the Uzbek language in cooperation with the University of Wyoming.

In order to implement the Memorandum about the Relationship between the United States and Uzbekistan “On Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education and Academic Research”, signed in May 2018 in Washington and Presidential Decree No. 2909 of April 20, 2017 “On measures for the further development of the higher education system” and other educational regulations, a delegation from the US Embassy in Uzbekistan visited the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism.

During the visit, the head of representative office of American Councils for International Education William O’Roark and the coordinators Muzaffar Najimhodjaev and Malika Muidinova familiarized in detail with the main educational and scientific areas, as well as with a number of educational exchange programs. These programs are designed for both students and candidates for higher academic degrees, as well as for university teaching staff.

Mardonov Diyor, a second-year student of the group “Mantour-119” of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism, is working on a “Self-driving tourist electric car with Artificial Intelligence” project of his own invention.

It should be noted that this invention has no analogues in Uzbekistan yet. It is expected that this project will bring positive results for the sustainable development of tourism in our country.

We wish good luck and success to our young student-inventor!

Dear students!
In order to better represent national values and increase the prestige and status of the historical heritage of Uzbekistan, as well as to ensure the implementation of the tasks set out in the Presidential Message to the Oliy Majlis dated December 29, 2020, we invite you to participate in the competition “Honoring National Values”, which will be held in the state language.
How well do you know our panhuman and national values? How important do you think it is to honor national values in the modern world of information technology?

Challenge yourself!
Prizes are waiting for the winners!

The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – cash fee in the amount of 2 minimum wage;
2nd place – cash fee in the amount of 1.5 minimum wage;
3rd place – cash fee in the amount of 1 minimum wage.

The works will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
1) relevance of the selected topic;
2) concise, clear and effective expression of independent analytical views;
3) creative demonstration of verbal or non-verbal communication skills;
4) present the performance as a video clip for 4-6 minutes.

To register as a contest participant, please send your details (Full name and phone number) by April 20, 2021 to the following e-mails:
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The award ceremony will take place on April 23, 2021 at the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism.

Dear students!
In order to enhance the prestige and status of the Uzbek language as the state language, as well as ensuring the implementation of the tasks set in the Presidential Message to Oliy Majlis (December 29, 2020), we invite you to take part in the competition for the most beautiful speech in Uzbek language.
Try yourself as a master of public speaking!

The winners will be awarded with the following prizes and certificates:
1st place – cash fee in the amount of 2 minimum wage;
2nd place – cash fee in the amount of 1.5 minimum wage;
3rd place – cash fee in the amount of 1 minimum wage.

Performances at the competition will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
1) relevance of the selected topic;
2) concise, clear and effective expression of independent analytical views;
3) creative demonstration of verbal or non-verbal communication skills;
4) performance in the form of a video clip for 4-6 minutes.

To register as a participant, you can send your information (full name and phone number) and your video by March 15, 2021 to the following address: +998915446204 (Telegram).

The award ceremony will take place on March 30, 2021 at the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism.

On February 16, this year, Alexis L. Sullivan, an Public Relations Adviser to the Ambassador at the Embassy of the United States of America in Uzbekistan, visited the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism.

During the visit, the parties discussed a number of issues related to the implementation of joint projects in the field of tourism. Thus, the Embassy expressed its readiness to organize partnership relations with various American universities and major world-class travel companies for the Silk Road University. During the visit, Alexis L. was introduced to the unique smart campus of the university.

The administration of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and the representative of the US Embassy in Uzbekistan came to a decision to intensify joint activities in the field of tourism and education.

We are pleased to announce that the International Online Conference at the ‘Silk Road’ International University of Tourism on the topic of “Prospects for the development of niche tourism in Uzbekistan”. The conference will be held on March 25-26, 2021.
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On February 4th of this year, the first competition for the best presentations and public performances was held within the framework of PechaKucha. It is worth noting that more than 30 applicants took part in the competition, who presented their presentations according to the stated rules: 20 slides of 20 seconds each.

The competition was held in a competitive atmosphere, which once again proves the high level of training of the contestants. As the panel of judges noted, it was difficult to choose the best contestants.

According to the results of the competition, the winners were:
- Jiyanova Gulnoza (1st place);
- Shamuratov Bekzod (2nd place);
- Shokhrukhbek Khayitboyev (3rd place);
Tolibova Madina and Ergashev Ramziddin took 4 places.

Today, on February 11th, the winners of the first ever university competition for the best presentations and public performances within the framework of PechaKucha were awarded. The winners were awarded a tablet (for the 1st place), a smartphone (for the 2nd place) and wireless headphones (for the 3rd & 4th places).

It is planned to hold a number of such competitions, as the first contest proved that our university has an incredible base of talented and promising students.