During 26 February to 15 March of this year, Maftuna Kobilova, a lecturer of "Tourism" department of our university, took part in training courses and seminars on "Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Wildlife and Environmental Tourism" in Noida, India.

The training courses and workshops were funded by the Government of India and its main objectives are to promote sustainable tourism based on environmental and cultural heritage protection, support local economy.

Furthermore, it aims to promote women's active participation in tourism and their presence and contribution at the centre of modern socio-economic development.

In conclusion, the development and sustainability of the tourism sector is an important issue, as in the case of Uzbekistan and India, and significant progress is being made in areas such as the protection of cultural heritage, environmental sustainability and increasing the participation of women in tourism.

On 14 March of this year, a seminar was held at the lecture hall of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. At the seminar, Dr. Su Mingming, Associate Professor of School of Environmental Sciences of Remin University, presented an online lecture on "Heritage Tourism and Community Development". The seminar, which was attended by tourism and cultural heritage professionals, teachers and students, was led by the university's Vice-Rector, Professor Tony Zou.

At the seminar, Dr. Su Mingming, Professor of School of Environmental Sciences of Remin University, made a presentation on "Heritage Tourism and Community Development - Examples from China".

In her presentation, Dr. Su Mingming discussed the definition and classification of cultural heritage, giving examples of UNESCO-listed cultural heritage sites around the world for the development of cultural heritage tourism. In particular, the active involvement of cultural heritage and the public in China was emphasised. Dr. Su Mingming's bright and detailed presentation made a great impression on the lecturers and students.

After the lecture, Dr. Su Mingming answered the questions of the lecturers and students.

In connection with this day, a national action was held in all state organisations of our country, according to which it was established to disconnect for an hour from electricity, computer equipment, refrigerating and heating equipment and other means of electricity use, to walk for an hour in the street for students studying in higher educational institutions.

Such an action was also held at "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. As part of the action, the university building was disconnected from the power grid from 14:00 to 15:00, and the university's faculty, staff and students were engaged in sports such as chess, badminton, table tennis and drawing, interesting conversations and walking for an hour.

Spiker:

Kristina SMORODINA, Cross Travel Agency Director, Hotel Inspector, Uzbekistan Hospitality Awards Jury Member.

Topic: «Each of You is the Primary Tool for the Promotion of Tourism in Uzbekistan»

Moderator: Head of the Tourism Department, Dr. Akmaljon Odilov.

Venue: Lecture Hall 229
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 pm, March 28, 2024 (Thursday)

These days, celebrating the Navruz holiday, on 19 March, "National Costume Day" action was held at "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

 From early morning, the teachers, administration and students of the university dressed in national costumes, which are an integral part of the culture of any nation. National costumes are an example of the values and customs of our people.

Over the years, unique national costumes of our people with a long history have been formed. Our national costumes showcase not only the splendour of our nation, but also our spiritual ideologies and the place we occupy in the world.

The purpose of this event is to preserve and widely popularise our national costumes, which today are experiencing a long history, telling about the ideology and worldview of our ancestors.

Navruz is a holiday of kindness, which reflects our national traditions. On the occasion of the holiday, fourth year students of our university visited elderly grandparents of one of the nursing homes!

-Our goal will be achieved if our event, which spreads love, has at least lifted the spirits of our grandparents a little," said the students of our university.

On 20 March 2024, "Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage" will host a painting competition on the theme of "Painting Works" among students.

If you have painting abilities and would like to participate in this competition with your artwork, samples of the best creations will be exhibited in the painting gallery in our university building.

Students who would like to participate can contact the tutor group!

Don't miss the time, take part in the competition!

The winners of the competition are awarded with souvenirs from the university.

Recently, during a visit to the UK, a delegation of students led by a lecturer of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, they learnt about the conditions and opportunities created for students at leading universities.

Firstly, the members of the delegation, consisting of teachers and students of our university, were met by Oxford Brookes PhD student Sanjar Djumanazarov. Sanjar organised a tour of the campus for them and introduced them to the education system, telling them about the activities of the university. This was followed by meaningful talks on further strengthening potential co-operation between "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage and Oxford Brookes University.

During the interview, he talked about future academic exchange programmes and joint research initiatives. In addition, representatives of our university visited the world-famous Oxford University and the Bodleian Library.

Such a hands-on visit is not only an introduction to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities, but also an important factor for significantly enhancing the educational experience of our students and further improving co-operation.

At this point, the members of the delegation expressed their gratitude to Sanjar Djumanazarov for his sincere hospitality and to the officials of Oxford Brookes and Oxford University for their warm welcome.