On June 2, 2023 at the “Open Doors Day” events, Samarkand Technical College of Tourism and Cultural Heritage was visited by J.Kholboev, head of the professional education department of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, teachers of the “Tourism Management” department B.Oblokulov, Z.Mahmudova, “History and Cultural Heritage” department S.Zohidov, as well as doctoral student of the university Sh.Toyirov. During the visit, university professors-teachers and technical college teachers held a discussion on teaching methodology and research work.

Everyone knows that Samarkand women’s lacrosse team appeared at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage thanks to “Fullbright” program of American assistant Chanel Nasir. It is worth noting that this is the first time that lacrosse classes have been held at our university.

Together with the University Sports Club and Chanel Nasir on the 27th of May at the playground “Madaniyat” which located in Taylak region, a game was held between our university’s team and American faculty members working in Uzbekistan. The women athletes of our university won the game.

After the game, all participants were awarded gifts and a banquet was held. We wish further success to our sportswomen.

As part of the signed Memorandum of Cooperation, representatives of Beijing International Studies University visited “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. This significant step represents a new landmark in the development of academic exchange and scientific cooperation between the two prestigious educational institutions.

During the visit, the delegation of Beijing, consisting of professors, researchers and students, was warmly welcomed by the administration of “Silk Road” University. An important purpose of the meeting was to exchange experiences and ideas on tourism, cultural heritage and global cooperation.

During the productive discussions, representatives of both universities discovered many common interests and opportunities for cooperation. Such areas as conducting joint research, organizing seminars and conferences, exchanging students and teachers, as well as developing educational programs that meet modern requirements and challenges in the field of tourism and cultural heritage were highlighted.

The representative of Beijing International Studies University, thanked for the warm welcome and pointed out the importance of such meetings for the development of inter-university cooperation. He also said that he was confident that the partnership would develop successfully and that both sides would succeed in achieving their common goals.

Tony Zou, Vice Rector of Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation of “Silk Road” University, expressed his pleasure about the visit and emphasised that cooperation with Beijing International Studies University is of strategic importance for the development of “Silk Road” University and its academic programs. He noted that such a partnership opens up new opportunities for students and faculty of both universities, allowing them to share knowledge, experiences and cutting-edge research.

In addition, Prof. D.Hoffmann hoped to further expand cooperation and deepen mutual understanding between the two universities. He underlined that Silk Road University was ready to implement joint initiatives and projects that would help students expand their horizons and gain unique international experience.

“Silk Road” University looks forward to future joint projects and initiatives with Beijing International Studies University that will promote knowledge sharing, cultural enrichment and academic community development in the field of tourism and cultural heritage.

On February 25, 2023, at 10:00 am (university building room number 124) at the Scientific Seminar in the presence of Scientific Council numbered under DSc.33/01.02.2022.I.145.01 the defence of dissertations work will take place and proceed as follows:

1. The dissertation work of Beknazarov Behzod Baxtiyor o‘g‘li, doctorate (PhD) student of “Silk Road” tourism and cultural heritage international university on the topic “Improving the economic mechanism of effective use of cultural heritage resources in the sustainable development of the tourism sector” in the speciality of 08.00.17-Tourism and hotel activities;

2. The dissertation work of Xolbayev Shaxriyor Abdullayevich, researcher at Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov on the topic “Increasing the effectiveness of the use of economic potential in the field of tourism” in the speciality 08.00.17-“Tourism and Hotel activities”

Students of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage visited the regional inter-sectorial industrial trade fair and forum of Uzbekistan manufacturers at “Sof Expo Samarkand” international exhibition complex on 30-31 May and became acquainted with

- representatives of the food industry; 

- carpet producers;

- furniture producers;

- manufacturers of electrical appliances;

- manufacturers of car parts;

- representatives of domestic and foreign tourism;

- manufacturers of construction materials and equipment.

At a meeting at the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) head office in Madrid on 16-20 October, an agreement was signed between the Government of Uzbekistan and the organisation to hold the anniversary session of the organisation’s General Assembly in Samarkand, as well as discussions on the organisation of the high-level event.

At the meeting, UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili, First Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Ulugbek Ashamov and Rector of the Silk Road International Tourism University Aziz Abdukhakimov signed a memorandum on the establishment of the UNWTO International Tourism Academy in Samarkand.

It should be said that for the first time in the history of our country, an international organization, a member of the UN family, is taking another important step to the adoption of the General Assembly. The General Assembly is not only a broad demonstration of Uzbekistan's rich culture, tourism potential and investment appeal to the international community, but also an event that ushers in a new era for the international tourism industry.

In fact, this initiative was put forward at a meeting between the head of state and the organisation’s secretary-general, and was supported by the country's leader.

In turn, the establishment of the International Academy of Tourism in Samarkand will further strengthen the 30-year collaboration between UNWTO and Uzbekistan by making it possible to train international tourism professionals.

Above all, an international space will be created for in-depth study, enrichment and practical application of foreign experience.

According to the given instructions about installing solar panels to social sphere buildings by our President at the video meeting organised on 22 May, “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage has been taking some actions for implementing and installing alternative energy sources to the building of the university.

         Nowadays university has a solar energy station with a total generating power of 70kW/h. By the end of the 3rd quarter, another station is planned to be built with a total capacity of 234 kW/h.

         Furthermore, specialists from Tashkent State Technical University have visited our university to inspect the actions that have been operated for implementing green energy sources at the university.