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The festival of the student theater studio, organized at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, is aimed at ensuring the active participation of young people in the large-scale reforms carried out in our country, at the consistent implementation of the state policy towards youth aimed at preparing for adulthood a healthy and harmonious generation with high morale, independent and free-thinking, is to create and stimulate conditions for further improving the effectiveness of cultural and educational work, conducted in higher educational institutions, by educating students in the spirit of love for theatrical art and directing them to spiritual improvement, as well as to bring talented youth to the surface of their capabilities.

Last year, the university’s Department of History and Cultural Heritage initiated the Silk Road Culture and Arts Festival, which was traditionally scheduled to take place annually. On May 10 this year, the festival was organised for the second time for participants of a 3-day international conference on the theme “History of the Silk Road Peoples, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Opportunities (Past and Present)” which was initiated by the department.

The folklore and ethnographic spectacle “Samaria” was presented by a student theatre studio made up of talented students from our university. As well as performing songs and compositions of Silk Road countries, the traditions and customs of Uzbekistan’s regions were also presented by our students in beautiful compositions. The variety, vibrancy, skill and professionalism of the stage captivated the audience, especially the foreign guests’ admiration. The foreign guests also took selfies and photos with our students in national costumes for their websites. The exciting words of J.Eltazarov, the first vice-rector of our university, especially carried the positive energy that fell on our students. Plans were made to make this festival more attractive for the next academic year.

On the initiative of the Women’s Council of “Silk Road” International Tourism and Cultural Heritage University, an event was held on 15 May 2023, on the occasion of the “International Day of the Family”, on the topic “An exemplary family of the new Uzbekistan” under the slogan “Towards a prosperous family”. At the event, the chair of the University Women’s Advisory Council M.Abbasova, the head of the Department of Family and Women of the Samarkand region, the deputy governor of the region Z.Rahmonova, the women’s advisor of the “Vatanparvar” neighborhood N.Norkulova, the Head of the Department of working with youth in mahallas and events N.Abduvakhidova participated with their reports.

In it, experts in the field made a presentation about the family and its values, which are of great educational value for students, and “What is the family itself? When will it be strong?”, the “Family” code of the Republic of Uzbekistan spoke about the articles listed in it. Also, opinions were expressed about the fact that the family is a social group consisting of people connected by blood kinship, kinship through marriage or living together, and that in many societies the family serves as the main institution for children’s socialization.

On May 11-12 of this year, the international exhibition "World EDU 2023" was held at the exhibition complex "SOFEXPO Samarkand" in the Jomboy district of the Samarkand region. The responsible employees of our university took an active part in this international exhibition.

At the exhibition, graduates of lyceums, technical schools and secondary schools were provided with full information about the directions of admission to our university for 2023-2024, as well as about the order of admission to the university.

On 12 May, in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and the Family and Women’s Affairs Committee of Samarkand province, a women’s festival entitled “Woman of the 21st century” was held under the motto “Woman of science - mirror of society”. The event was attended by advisers to the Rector on women’s issues of the Republic of Uzbekistan, women from Samarkand region’s higher education institutions, including women scientists from the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage “Iraqi Way”.

At the festival, the Chair of the Senate of the Republic of Uzbekistan, T.K.Norbaeva, delivered her views and appeals to the festival participants online through a video message. The speakers detailed the reforms carried out in our country during the Third Renaissance, the opportunities created for women, the issues of increasing women’s activism in society and in the development of science, the expression of attitudes towards women in hadiths, the causes of harassment and violence against women and the mechanisms for preventing them.

The festival also included a national costume podium, a concert programme and a cycling sports competition among the participants.

10-12 May 2023, “Silk Road” International Tourism and Cultural Heritage University hosted the first international conference on the topic “History, cultural heritage and tourism opportunities of the Silk Road peoples (past and present)”.

First Vice Rector of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage J.Eltazarov opened the conference with an introductory speech. The conference featured presentations by scientists from leading national and foreign countries in the field of tourism. The aim of the conference was to share global achievements, academic knowledge and experience. The conference focuses on the global importance and history of the Silk Road, its continuity and role in sustaining regional social, economic and political interactions, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage.

More than 20 academic presentations and video clips were screened at this prestigious conference. The outcome document of the conference suggested that this international forum should become an annual event, with the proceedings published in a separate collection.

Within the project of German Cooperation (GIZ) “Promoting economic reforms and sustainable economic development in the regions of Uzbekistan”, on 13 May 2023 First Vice-Rector of “Silk Road” International Tourism and Cultural Heritage University J.Eltazorov and his team in Khiva participated in the opening ceremony of training laboratories on “Organization and management of hospitality business” at Khiva Tourism and Cultural Heritage Technical College. The event was attended by Ms. Beate Schoreit, Head of the project, a delegation from the German Tourist Association, Khorezm region Tourism and Cultural Heritage Authority, private sector representatives working in the field of tourism, college lecturers and master trainers. The event was reported on central television in Khorezm region.

On 12 May 2023, First vice-rector of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage J.Eltazarov, Head of Tourism Management Department A.Odilov, leading specialist of Department of Work and Professional Education J.Хolboev visited Khiva Technical College of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in accordance with the order №44 of the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Activities and Innovation of 6 March 2023 to provide training, research and spiritual-educational support and met with pedagogical and educational staff of the college.

A.Odilov organized a master class. The current problems were also studied and a “roadmap” for providing methodological and scientific assistance to the technical college was developed.

The UNESCO organization announced the 3rd international competition called “Silk Road Youth Research Grant - Strengthening the potential and contribution of young researchers through the Silk Road initiative” within the framework of the Silk Road program. This competition is financed by the National Commission for UNESCO Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.

The main goal of this competition is to mobilize young researchers to study the common heritage of the Silk Road, and it will award 12 grants to women and men aged 35 and under.

Candidates can apply for courses related to the shared heritage and identity developed through centuries of interaction along the Silk Road. Also, their research should be relevant and consistent with UNESCO’s mandate for creativity, communication, social cohesion, international and regional cooperation, sustainable peace and development, which is inherent in this heritage.

To participate in the competition, candidates are requested to fill the form online through the website (https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/youthgrant) by May 31, 2023. For more information about the competition, please contact UNESCO Silk Road Program Specialists Mehrdad Shabahang (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Ms. Tara Golkar (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) possible

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The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Kuala Lumpur held talks with the Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia Mohamed Khalid Nordin. During the meeting, it was announced that grants will be allocated under the “Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2023” program to citizens of Uzbekistan for master’s and doctoral studies in the 2023-2024 academic year.

The MIS 2023 program provides a tuition fee (paid directly to the university by the Malaysian government) and a stipend (a monthly approximately $350 USD) included. Applications will be accepted until May 18, 2023.

Requirements for contestants and contact information for additional information are provided in the appendix.

Link for more information:

https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/index.php

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On 8 May 2023, the delegation headed by Amir Muqam Khan, who is political and public affairs advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, visited “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The purpose of the visit was to get to better acquainted with the university and to establish further productive friendships.

It is worth noting that the university campus hospitably welcomed the guests and invited them to visit our university in the future through a cultural exchange programme for university students.