A delegation of the Republic of Korea led by the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr Kim Hee-Sang, visited “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

First Vice Rector J.Eltazarov warmly welcomed the distinguished guests. During the meeting, various projects such as increasing the pace of educational cooperation between Korean and Uzbek higher education institutions and working on joint educational programmes and research were promoted. During his speech, Mr Kim Hee-Sang said the areas of cooperation between the two nations are mainly focused on healthcare and education, and that tourism and cultural heritage should be established in line with the times. He noted that Korea and Uzbekistan are mainly aimed at developing cooperation in three directions:

• Planned 900 units of educational literature on Korean culture and language to be provided to the university library.
• Organising lectures by archaeologists and professors on the subject of restoration for students at our university and providing joint internships for university students at researched sites within the framework of this agency is carried out by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foudation (KCHF).
• Student exchanges have been an important aspect in the development of educational cooperation, as well as in the conclusion of agreements on joint study and research.

“Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage has partnered with the five-star “Silk Road by Minyoun Hotel”. This partnership aims to provide our graduate students with a good opportunity to intern with hospitality professionals and gain experience that will benefit them in their future professions.

On 18 April 2023, Ass.Prof. of History and Cultural Heritage Andjese Fusaro, together with MA students of the Archaeology Department, visited several tepes (artificial mounds) in Jomboy district (north-east of Samarkand), led by Professor Khikmatullah Khoshimov of the Institute of Archaeology, who is a native of the area.

This event was part of the “Research Methodology in Archaeological Sciences” course. The trip was a practical lesson on the activities that should be carried out during research in the field.

In addition, it was an important opportunity to show students how to behave when archaeological materials are discovered and how to preserve cultural heritage and archaeological contexts intact for future generations and future research work.

On 17 April this year, Agnese Fusaro, Ass.Prof. of History and Cultural Heritage, and MA students of the Archaeology visited a pottery workshop in the tourist village of Konigil in Samarkand, within the course entitled “Pottery Techniques and Archaeometric Analysis”. The MA students were introduced to the traditional production process of pottery making by master potter Mehroj.

This practical session was very useful and helped the students to thoroughly understand the ceramic production process, including the processing of raw materials, forming techniques, decors and coatings used, and workplace requirements.

Master’s students were able to learn about the art of craftsmanship, the selfless labour of the artisan, which continues in its traditional form in Samarkand.

On May 1, 2023, an international youth tourism conference will be held on the topic "Tourism. Science Innovation". We invite you to participate in the scientific-practical conference.

We are all responsible for students living in rented accommodation.
M. Abbasova, the head of the Council on Women's Issues, tutors D. Khusanova, G. Khusainova organized the next visit to the residences of the students staying in the rental in order to get acquainted with the living conditions of female students organized by the University Women's Advisory Council on the basis of a plan, to determine the extent to which the environment has been formed, and to assist in concluding a lease agreement with the landlords.
For example, Sarvinoz Khudoyberdiyeva and Maftuna Uskanbayeva, students of the 1st year "Theory of Guide and Interpreting" direction, group 222, who live in rented apartments in Bostonsaray street No. 4, Samarkand city (tenant Amal Gulomzoda) , condition, compliance with fire and other technical safety requirements was fully studied. During the conversation, they paid attention to the national values, customs and subtleties of oriental upbringing of future housewives.
In fact, our values are particularly important because they are aimed at improving the spirituality of our women. Every student was instructed to always remember that they are a university student, to observe cleanliness and tidiness in the rented apartment, and sufficient explanations were given on primary fire and other technical safety issues.
Visits to the addresses of students living in rented accommodation continue.