Items filtered by date: April 2024

On 18 April of this year, a table tennis competition among students was organised jointly with the Council of the University of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan and the sports training department of our university.

The organised competitions were full of interesting competitions and the winning participants were awarded by the organisers.

Alimardonova Zebuniso Mamarajabovna - defends PhD dissertation on “IMPROVEMENT OF MECHANISMS OF EFFECTIVE USE OF TOURISM RESOURCES OF SURKHANDARYA REGION” in the direction 08.00.17 – “Tourism and hotel activities” at the scientific council DSc.33/01.02.2022.I.145.01 under “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage on April 27 at 12.00 am.

Today, on 18 April, the delegation headed by Kim Young Hwan, Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do Province of the Republic of Korea, who is on a visit to our country, visited "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The first vice-rector of our university D. Nasimov met and told about the activity of the university, work carried out in the sphere of education, successes. It is known that to date our university has established co-operation relations with a number of universities of the Republic of Korea. At the meeting, the head of the delegation, the governor of Chungcheongbuk-do province Kim Young Hwan, provided full information about the opportunities for students, about the higher educational institutions of the region, about their activities. Notably, the delegation included Ms Lee Young Eun, Special Advisor of Chungcheongbuk-do Province for Educational Cooperation, Mr Hwang Yun Won, Rector of Chungwon University, representatives of Seomyong University, Chungbuk Provincial University and Chungbuk University of Health and Sciences.

"I am very happy to come to Samarkand, in particular to the university that educates specialists in the field of tourism. The functioning of a modern university in Uzbekistan shows great success in the field of higher education, we are also happy to cooperate with your university in the future," said Mr Hwang Yun Won, Rector of Joongwon University.

 At the end of the dialogue between Mr. Hwang Yun Won, Rector of Jungwon University and Korean universities, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between "Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage" and Semen University.

On 18 April, an exhibition of archaeological finds of Sharjah Emirate opened at the Art Residence at "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Samarkand.

Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Ol Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Sharjah Emirate Government, Aziz Abduhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Eisa Yusuf, Director General of the Sharjah Archaeological Department, representatives of the UAE delegation and local experts took part in the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the event, Environment Minister Aziz Abduhakimov said the opening of the exhibition will serve to further develop cultural ties between the two states.

"Sharjah has an ancient history. Many exhibits have been found in the area. "It is noteworthy that 80 per cent of these finds have been exhibited in Uzbekistan for the first time," the minister said. - The exhibition features more than 170 archaeological finds from the history of Arabia-Central Asia relations, as well as the Neolithic and Islamic period of the Emirate of Sharjah."

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Ol Qasimi, however, noted that the history, culture of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates are very close to each other.

"It is especially important that the exhibition of archaeological finds of the Sharjah Emirate was opened exactly in Uzbekistan. After all, the culture, history and faith of the two states are common," Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Ol Qasimiy said.

For information, a palace, fortifications, houses and graves of people and animals were found on the territory of the archaeological site of Mleiha in Sharjah. The total area of the finds reaches 3 kilometres. And in an area near Mleiha, archaeologists have also found decorated objects made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, ivory, alabaster, glass, etc. Traces of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Parthian, Central Asian and Indian cultures can be seen on these objects. The exhibition will be open till 22 May.

On April 22, 2024, "International Earth Day" is celebrated in our republic. In this regard, on April 18 of the current year, the department of work with youth and organization of events at "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage organized a meeting with students on the theme "Preservation of Planet Earth".

During the event, N. Abduvahidova, Head of the Department of work with youth and organization of events of the university, told the students about the fact that World Earth Day is recognized as the largest world holiday, about the importance of this date, about the fact that every day the interest in protecting clean environment is growing in the world. She also encouraged the students to plant trees on World Earth Day and make their contribution to the preservation of our Nature, as well as not to throw away various wastes in different unspecified places.

On 15 April of this year, the second forum of rectors of higher education institutions of the Republics of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan was organised in Tashkent. As part of participation in the forum, a delegation consisting of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan headed by the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, responsible officers of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, rectors and pro-rectors of 18 Tajik higher education institutions visited Uzbekistan.

Within the framework of the forum, "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tajik National University of the Republic of Tajikistan, the State Commercial University of Tajikistan and the State Institute of Culture and Arts of Tajikistan named after Mirzo Tursunzoda. The main objective of the memorandums is to increase the share of foreign students through more exchanges from the partner universities, to increase the practice of professors between the universities through participation in international grants, and to further enrich co-operation between the two state universities.

Associate Professor Kamal Turonovich Mustaev of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage was awarded the academic title of Professor by the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan. We congratulate the loyal and committed colleague of our university, Professor Kamal Turonovich, with this grandiose success and wish him good luck in his further scientific and creative work. Kamal Turonovich the university is proud of you.

“Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage announces an admission for independent research (PhD, DSc) institution in the following specialities:

• 08.00.05- Economy of service industries
• 08.00.11- Marketing
• 08.00.13- Management
• 08.00.17- Tourism and hotel activities
• 10.00.06 - Comparative Literature, Crosslinguistics and Translation Studies

Applicants to study for the degree of Philosophy (PhD) as a and independent researcher should submit the following documents to the Scientific research department of the university and register online via the website http://phd.mininnovation.uz

1) Application;

2) Brief biographical information (CV);

3) A certified copy of the labor record book (for working applicants);

4) A master's degree of a higher educational institution, a copy of a diploma of higher education together with applications;

5) List of published scientific works, as well as their copies (pdf);

6) Copy of passport;

7) 3x4 picture, 2 pcs;

8) Preliminary dissertation topic and theses;

9) Certificate from the place of work;

10) Copy of the State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (if available)

All documents are prepared in PDF format and sent with registration through the unified electronic system coordinating post-higher education http://phd.mininnovation.uz.

Admission: from 15 April to 15 May 2024

       For candidates who have applied to the Institute of Higher Education (PhD Independent Studies) at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage", the interview is in the major subject. The days of the examination will be announced additionally.

Our address: Samarkand city, University Avenue 17, Scientific research department of “Silk Road” Tourism international university

Phone for inquiries: +998 90 603 55 23; +998 66 240 67 85

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Call for Papers! International Conference 

Theme: PROSPECTS FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF UZBEKISTAN: DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SPHERE

Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future for Uzbekistan? Join us at the International Scientific and Practical Conference, where we explore the avenues for inclusive growth and sustainable development in Uzbekistan.

Date: May 3, 2024 Location: The Urgench branch of the Tashkent University of Information Technologies and online via the Zoom platform

Deadline: April 20, 2024

About the Conference: The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders interested in advancing the socio-economic landscape of Uzbekistan. By delving into the theme of inclusive growth and sustainable development, we seek to identify strategies, policies, and practices that can propel Uzbekistan towards a more equitable and prosperous future.

Topics of Interest Include:

•  the enhancement of human dignity and the development of a free civil society;
•  ensuring justice and legality in our country;
•  dynamic development of the economy of the national economy and regions;
•  carrying out a fair social policy;
•  ensuring spiritual development;
•  global problems of national interest;
•  ensuring national security;
•  active foreign policy;
•  improving the system of inclusive education;
• further development of digital infrastructure;
• development of innovative activity and support of the medical sphere;
• use of world standards to improve the quality of education in New Uzbekistan.

Submission Guidelines:

1) surname, name and patronymic of the author or authors (in full);

2) academic degree and title, place of work or study, city;

3) email addresses of the author or authors;

4) the title of the article, using a 17-point font;

5) abstract (150-200 words);

6) keywords (7-10 words);

7) entrance part;

8) object and methods of research;

9) results and discussion of the study;

10) summary;

11) list of references.

Join Us: Be part of the conversation driving sustainable development in Uzbekistan. Register now to secure your spot at the conference and contribute to shaping a brighter future for the nation.

For inquiries and more information, please contact via E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (+998 91 423 09 90).

Let’s chart the course towards inclusive growth and sustainable development together!

"Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage establishes cooperation ties with prestigious universities from all countries of the world, international organisations in the field of science, education, tourism.

Today, on 16 April, members of the delegation led by Mr.Niels Schmid, Speaker of the Social Democratic Party of the Federal Republic of Germany on Foreign Policy visited the university.  D.Nasimov, First Vice-Rector for Administrative Affairs of the university, welcomed the guests. At first, the guests were told about the history, present and future of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, as well as the work carried out within the educational process, the tasks of training specialists in the field of tourism and cultural heritage. It is worth noting that the head of the delegation, Mr Nils Schmid, asked with great interest about the news in the field of tourism along with the activities of the university, about visits of foreign guests to tourist villages. Mr S. Samariddinov, Head of the International Department of our University, spoke in detail about the practical work in this field, about the interest of tourists to such tourist villages as Sintop, Tersak.

The guests also got acquainted with the activities of the National Costume Gallery and the library of our university, and  Mr.Nils Schmid gave an interview about his impressions for the website of our university.