The first edition of Journal of Silk Road Tourism Studies was launched at the International Conference “History - Art - Technology - Protection and Utilisation of the Cultural Heritage of the Great Silk Road”.

The journal serves as a research platform focusing on the development of research and knowledge in the field of tourism studies. The scholarly journal focuses on high-quality, original research covering various aspects of tourism and emphasises the scientific study of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Silk Road.

Prof Dilmurod Nasimov, First Vice-Rector of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Heritage, Chen Fulin, Vice-President of Northwestern University, Prof Ahmadali Askarov, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and more than 60 famous scientists from Central Asia, China and Europe spoke at the presentation ceremony.

During the event, Prof Tongqian Zou, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, talked about the development of the Journal of Tourism Research through many scientific topics. Prof Tongqian Zou also highlighted the importance of integrating history, art and technology and promoting sustainable tourism in the scientific study of Silk Road cultural heritage. The initiative reflects the broad spectrum of the journal, covering full-length research articles, short research notes, conference conclusions and analytical content of book reviews.

The first edition of the journal was edited by our university professors Husen Ibragimov and Muhammad Shahparan. It was established that a scientific publication follows strict ethical standards, and each published article should be analytical and carry valuable information for the tourism industry. The departments of Translation and Interpretation Studies, History and Cultural Heritage and Information Technology worked closely together to produce the first edition of the journal. The journal is published quarterly and serves as a sustainable platform for scholars around the world to share their research.  Overall, the introduction ofJournal of Silk Road Tourism Studies is an important step in connecting academic research with tourism, cultural heritage preservation and technological advancement, and has been established to prove itself as a major resource in the field of tourism and cultural heritage studies.

Today, October 9, on the occasion of “October 11 - International Day of the Girl” at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, a meeting was held with female students studying at the university, organised by the Women’s Council of our university.

Z. Rakhmanova, Head of the Family and Women’s Department, B. Turdiboeva, a member of the Union of Writers and Journalists of Uzbekistan, and chairpersons of the Women's Advisory Council and a group of scientists working in prestigious higher education institutions and research institutes in our region took part in the event under the slogan “Your initiative is your future”. At first, on the occasion of the date, the chairwoman of the women’s council of the university M.Abbasova and others congratulated everyone on this holiday.

On the occasion of the holiday, Z. Rakhmanova, Head of the Regional Department of Family and Women’s Affairs, Deputy Regional Hakimyat, presented a group of talented female students of the club “Girls and Leaders” under the Women’s Council of the university, as well as a group of women conducting scientific research, with a certificate of appreciation from the Regional Department of Family and Women’s Affairs.

On 8 October 2024 the action “National Costume Day” was held at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, based on the protocol of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan to celebrate 11 October - International Day of the Girl in our country.

On this day, all teachers and staff of our university started their work activities in national costumes, promoting our nationality in a good mood.

The purpose of this action is to preserve and promote the high spiritual values and heritage of our people, which have been formed over the centuries.

During the action, foreign professors working at our university did not hide their delight when they saw our national costumes.

“Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage has started accepting documents for applicants taking qualifying examinations in the speciality 08.00.17- “Tourism and hotel activity”. The applicants need to submit the following documents to the department of scientific research of the university This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and should be sent to the e-mail.

• Cover letter
• Copy of passport (2 pcs)
• Brief CV
• Application form
• Copy of the journal ‘OAK Bulletin’ (date, journal number) in which the doctoral thesis was published
• Certificate of passing the qualifying examination (sample table attached).

Documents are accepted till 31 October of the current year.

Qualification examination on specialty 08.00.17 – “Tourism and hotel activity” is held in accordance with the regulation “On the order of qualification examinations”, approved by the decision of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan № 220/2 of 17 February 2016, as well as 08.00.17-specialty “Tourism and hotel activity” on the program of qualification examination (the program is attached).

Additionally, the date and time of qualification examinations will be announced.

Project coordinator Mr. Sardorbek Samariddinov presented a presentation explaining the content and essence of the ERASMUS+ program's QUARTZ – "Quality Assurance for Reform and Transformation of HEIs in Uzbekistan" project to the Senate members at the next Senate meeting of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

The presentation covered the tasks of the project, its partners, as well as the project's website and social media links. Mr. Sardorbek Samariddinov requested that Senate members encourage the staff of the departments they manage, as well as professors, teachers, and staff from the university's affiliated organizations, to join the project's social media platforms and support the university team participating in the project. He also urged Senate members to actively participate in the research activities to be conducted during the project’s implementation period.

The QUARTZ project generated significant interest among the Senate members. As a result, Senate Speaker also took the floor, calling on the Senate members to support the project, help to promote it, and participate actively in all events, which will be held during the project's implementation.

On October 3 of this year the tutor of the university, Pirnazar Islamov visited the student dormitory and held a round table on the topic of organization and increasing the effectiveness of spiritual and moral, educational work among students and youth, as well as “healthy lifestyle”. In the course of the conversation the questions concerning suggestions and feedback were studied, such tasks as healthy eating and keeping the dormitory clean were explained.