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“Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage announces the opening of competition for observers for the 97th International Korean Language Examination (TOPIK) to be held at the university on 10 November 2024. Those who wish to participate in the exam as an observer should apply for participation according to the following conditions:

1. Deadline for submission of the application form: 20 October 2024.

To apply for the examination, the application form should be filled in and scanned along with passport and sent by telegram to @silkroadtopic with signature.

2. Conditions for selection: if the number of applications exceeds the number of observers required for the examination, the following candidates will have precedence:

     Experienced observers with experience as a subject exam supervisor for the last 3 years

     Persons with experience as a foreign language exam observer for the last 3 years

     Persons with work experience in an educational institution

3. Additional terms and conditions:

- Payment is made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

- Observers who successfully pass the exam will have the opportunity to participate in the following exams.

Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation of our university, Prof. Tongqian Zou was awarded the Order of the Chinese Cultural Centre for his contribution to friendly cooperation between China and Uzbekistan!

This award was given for the work of T.Zou has played an important role in strengthening cultural and economic ties between our countries.

The staff of our university congratulates Professor Tongqian Zou on this award!

To protect and inherit the precious cultural heritage along the Silk Road, and to exchange and explore new concepts, methods, and technologies for cultural heritage protection and utilization, the "History · Art · Technology - International Symposium on the Protection and Utilization of Silk Road Cultural Heritage" was held in Samarkand Uzbekistan, from October 3 to October 6. The symposium was co-organized by the School of Cultural Heritage at Northwesr University of China, Silk Road Archaeological Cooperation Research Center, the China-Central Asia Joint Laboratory for Human and Environment on the Belt and Road (C-CHEL), the International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST) under UNESCO, the Xi’an International Conservation Center of ICOMOS (IICC-X), the Cultural Heritage Education Professional Committee of the China Cultural Relics Conservation Technology Association, the Dunhuang Academy, “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan, the Yakhyo Gulomov Institute of Archaeology under the Cultural Heritage Agency of Uzbekistan, the National Archaeological Center of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the National History Museum of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, and Termez State University, and the Termez Archaeological Museum.

A total of 56 representatives from eight countries, including China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Russia, and France, attended the symposium. The opening ceremony was held at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Samarkand, hosted by Professor Zou Tongqian, Vice Rector of the university.

During the opening ceremony, Dilmurod Nasimov, First Vice Rector of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan, extended his welcome and gratitude to the scholars and guests from various countries. He emphasized that the symposium would significantly promote the cooperation and research on Silk Road cultural heritage among universities and academic institutions from different countries.

In his online speech, Sun Qingwei, President of Northwest University of China, noted that the university has achieved significant accomplishments in the fields of Silk Road archaeology and cultural heritage protection, including scientific research, personnel training, and platform creation."

At the symposium, Rustam Kobylov, Deputy Governor of Samarkand Region, Uzbekistan; Guo Huadong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Wang Jianxin, Chief Scientist of the China Silk Road Archaeological Cooperation Research Center; Feng Jian, Executive Deputy Director of IICC-X; and Evren Rutbil, Director of the International Institute for Central Asian Studies (IICAS) under UNESCO, delivered online and offline speeches successively.

During the symposium, 30 experts and scholars exchanged speeches on topics such as "Concepts, Methods, and Practices of Silk Road Cultural Heritage Protection", "Research on Technologies for Protecting Silk Road Sites," and "Research on the Conservation and Restoration of Silk Road Artifacts."

In order to promote healthy lifestyles and increase interest in sports among students, “Five Initiatives” and “Student League” sports competitions are also held at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. As part of the competitions, the students of our university competed with each other in such a sport as volleyball.

On the occasion of 11 October, the “International Day of the Girl”, activities and competitions are held every year to attract attention to the social problems of girls around the world.

On the occasion of this date, on 14 October of this year, in cooperation with the Women's Council and the Department of Languages and Global Studies, an essay competition was held among students on the theme 2There is no place for violence in our society2 under the slogan “I am against violence”.

In the contest, at the first stage, our university was distinguished by the activity of female students.  According to the results of the contest;

1st place student of group 124 Nilufar Oymamatova 

2nd place student of 124 group Komila Ergasheva

On 14 October of this year, Marat Akhmedjanov, Deputy Chairman of Silk Road Media Holding, visited our university. D. Nasimov, the first vice-rector for administrative affairs of our university, welcomed the guests.

Today this media holding actively participates in a number of projects in many countries of the world. During the dialogue there was an exchange of views on the possibilities to further enhance the international image of our university.  Silk Road Media Group has been publishing OCA Magazine in English in London since 2009. The magazine popularises national cultures and is known for its coverage of events.

Today, on 14 October, our university hosted the 26th International Educational and Professional Exhibition. At the educational exhibition higher educational institutions of Russia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and our country demonstrated their educational directions. Samarkand high school graduates, applicants took an active part in this exhibition and got answers to all their questions. It is important that the specialists of marketing and admission department of our university also took an active part in this exhibition and told the participants of the event in detail about the activities of our university and types of directions.

On 14 October of the current year, in order to ensure the implementation of the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan PD-60, professors and teachers of the Department of Tourism of Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage organised a 7-hour special training seminar on ‘Services and products in tourism’ in accordance with the developed training program.

The seminar was attended by 20 participants, including chairmen of mahallas located in the tourism and recreation zone, assistant governors and entrepreneurs, as well as specialists working in the recreation zone.

The seminars are conducted by highly qualified professors and teachers of the Tourism Department of the university.

A competition will be announced till 29 October of this year on the theme “Youth Say No to Corruption!” and in the nominations “Best essays”, “Best videos”, “Best photos”. The competition is open to students studying in all courses of the university.

The winners of the competition will be awarded by the organisers. Please submit the creative works that the candidates have prepared for the competition to the Compliance Department, which is located in room 238 of the university.

Show your abilities in the competition and win with your creative work!

On October 11, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl, the administration and women's council of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage from early morning met all women of the university in a festive mood and in the courtyard of the university were organized competitions in chess and table tennis under the slogan “I am for a healthy lifestyle!”.
Female students and our women working at the university took an active part in the event.