We are pleased to invite you to Seminar 4 of the 2025 Lecture Hall for Tourism and Culture Leaders, featuring Mr. Tazabay Uteuliev, CEO of Aral Sea Discovery, as the guest speaker. He will share insights on Tourism Development in the Aral Sea and the development story of Aral Sea Discovery, offering valuable perspectives on sustainable tourism in the region. The session will be moderated by Vice Rector and Professor Tony Zou from the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

Venue: Lecture Hall 229
 Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM, February 3rd, 2025 (Monday)

We look forward to your participation in this insightful discussion!

On February 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the defense of the dissertation by Khashimova Madina Muradkhanovna, a doctoral candidate of Silk Road international University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, will take place at the UNWTO thematic office. The dissertation, titled "Ways to Effectively Use the Ecotourism Potential of Regions," is written in the specialty 08.00.17 – "Tourism and Hotel Management" for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics. The defense will be held at the Scientific Council (DSc.33/01.02.2022.I.145.01) under the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

Applications are now open for the "Window of Shandong Scholarships" at Qingdao University for the international academic exchange program. A total of 10 fully-funded scholarships are available, sponsored by "Window of Shandong."

7 scholarships are allocated for Tourism majors.

3 scholarships are allocated for Cultural Heritage-related majors.

Selection Criteria for the Window of Shandong Scholarships:

✔️ English language proficiency certificate (IELTS 6.5 required).

✔️ Chinese language proficiency certificate (HSK) is an advantage.

✔️ High academic performance with an excellent transcript.

✔️ Must be a second-year university student.

Additionally, these scholarships fall under the Shandong Provincial Government’s "Friendly City Scholarship", which covers:

✅ Tuition fees

✅ Accommodation

✅ Insurance

✅ Living allowance – RMB 1,800 per month for 10 months per year.

Apply now and take advantage of this incredible opportunity!Applicants are requested to submit their documents via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Deadline: February 20, 2025.

Today, on 30 January, the chairman of the Women’s Advisory Council of the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage “Silk Road” M.Abbasova, Rector’s Advisor S.Kulmuratov, Head of the Department “History and Cultural Heritage“ M.Sidikova held a meeting on the theme “Enlightenment against ignorance“ among female freshmen students of the 124th group.

During the meeting, the responsible persons paid special attention to the education of the younger generation in the spirit of healthy beliefs based on the principle of “Enlightenment against ignorance“. Especially in the process of globalisation of the 21st century, our young people receive various information through such means as radio, television, internet, which has a harmful ideological influence. It is known that to prevent any disease in the human body first of all immunity is created. The speakers drew attention to the fact that the fight against thought against thought, idea against idea, enlightenment against ignorance is more important than ever.

Video clips were also shown to the participants on the theme “Protecting youth from fanatical currents through education against ignorance“. The event was of great interest to all the participants. Such events will continue.

On February 21-22, 2025, the Scientific Research Institute for Tourism Development under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan will organize the VIII International Guides Forum on the topic: "Tourism and Excursion Activities: New Challenges and Development Paths."

The forum aims to discuss pressing issues in the tourism and excursion sector, exchange experiences, and improve the guide training system.

The leadership and professors of the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage are invited to participate in this important event.

You can get more detailed information through the following attachment

Today, on January 29, at the "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, an open dialogue was organized with the Tourism Committee under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, the Tourism Department of Samarkand region, and tourism entities operating in the region, alongside media representatives. 

In the open dialogue, Umid Shadiev, the chairman of the Tourism Committee under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, participated online and discussed the work done in the sector and the tasks ahead. The Deputy Governor of Samarkand region, R. Qobilov, also provided detailed information about the number of foreign tourists who visited Samarkand last year, the work done in the service sector for guests, and future plans. Importantly, in the open dialogue, the issues and suggestions of entrepreneurs working in the tourism field were also heard. Proposals and questions raised were answered by the relevant authorities.

Attention all students! In order to promote a healthy lifestyle among students and youth, and  increase interest in sports, the regional stage of the "Student-Run" mass running competition will be held on February 16-18, 2025. 

We ask all of our students actively participate in this project! Students who wish to take part need to register. 

For inquiries, contact: 

Tel: 90 224-02-22, 

90 227-28-08 

University Sports Club

This program offers opportunities to study at Chinese universities in the following categories: one-year researcher, senior researcher, master's, and doctoral courses.

Expenses (airfare and tuition) are covered by UNESCO and the Chinese Government. Candidates must have English proficiency, meet the age requirements, and be in good health. Documents must be submitted by February 21, 2025.

More information: Great Wall Fellowship Program

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From January 20 to 25, Dildora Turdieva, a psychologist from the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, offered psychological assistance to citizens in 15 mahallas with high levels of unemployment and poverty in the Pastdargom district of the Samarkand region.

To support the community, motivational training sessions were conducted, along with individual discussions with women facing mental health challenges. As a result, psycho-correctional work was carried out, utilizing psychological methods designed to enhance individuals' confidence in their strengths and capabilities.

An essay contest was organized among the students and youth of the "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage on the topic of the state of Indonesia. It was announced that the best essay authors would be awarded a two-week trip to Indonesia. About 30 essays in English, Russian, and Uzbek languages were submitted to the commission members by the university students on this topic. 

On January 24, the members of the commission who were responsible for the essay contest held individual interviews with the applicants. The essays were first evaluated based on their content, and the students' knowledge in their field of study was also tested. Based on the commission's conclusion, 10 winners were selected for the trip to Indonesia.