On 30 May of this year, a delegation led by Professor Dr Ursula Renold, Head of the Department of Educational Systems at the Switzerland Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, visited "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

During the meeting, Dr. Ursula Renold presented information about the programmes implemented and planned to be implemented within the framework of the agreement signed by the Government of the Switzerland Confederation and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan to strengthen relations, development of secondary special, vocational and higher education and other areas. During the meeting it was also noted participation in projects (1) financed by the Government of Switzerland, (2) training of teachers and staff, (3) participation in the grant project planned to be implemented by the Department of Tourism to increase the tourism potential of Uzbekistan and joint application of Switzerland experience, (4) discussions were held on the organisation of short-term and long-term practice of teachers and students in hotels and tourist facilities in Switzerland, (5) establishment of student exchange and a number of other topics.

On 29 May 2024, the Women’s Council of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage held a spiritual-educational event with students on the topic “Grandmother’s upbringing and advice” within the framework of the project ‘Enlightenment Connects’.

The regular event, organised under the plan of the Women’s Council of the university, was attended by Zamirakhan Saidova, a beautiful mother from an educated family living on the street of Intelligents in Nurafshan mahalla of Samarkand region, Elinurahanim Khalilova, an experienced specialist of the department of education quality assurance and accreditation of the university, head of the department of youth work and events, tutors and students.

At the spiritual and educational event, the students received advice and guidance on the life of a grandmother, on national values and oriental etiquette in the family, on raising girls, mutual respect and patience, and on the secrets of a strong family. During the meeting, the veterans spoke about their life path, work done for the development of the industry, overcoming difficulties and problems they faced on their way, to the younger members of the generation.

Also, a video on this topic was shown at the event, where the students got answers to their questions.

In order to ensure the implementation of the decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan ‘On measures to further improve the organisation and conduct of mass events’ and ‘On additional measures to ensure the safety of holidaymakers in beach areas of water areas of the Republic of Uzbekistan’, a propaganda event aimed at preventing unpleasant situations was held for teachers, staff and students of the university in the swimming pool of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

The chief specialist and coach of the sports training department of the university strictly warned that the temperature of water in outdoor pools should be above 17 and below 30 degrees, and swimmers should not immediately dive into cold water, otherwise the vessels may retract, which may lead to drowning.

On 30 May of this year, at 11:00 a.m., a literary and artistic meeting with the national writer, literary scholar, professor, translator, poet and public figure of Uzbekistan will be held in the hall of activists of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

Today many historical works of Muhammad Ali are loved and read by our people. We invite to this meeting all professors and teachers of our university, students who wish to communicate with this great figure. Do not miss the opportunity to be a part of the creative evening.

In order to ensure the implementation of the plan-schedule of the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation "to organise activities in the existing parks and alleys of the city and district where the republican universities are located", on 10 May 2024, students of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, accompanied by a tutor, visited the University Boulevard.

The students were given detailed instructions by the tutors on Uzbek national folk games such as dancing, laparas, proverbs including wrestling, horse games passed down from generation to generation, horse racing, stone lifting, tug of war, wrist strength test. Also our students exchanged opinions about the games "shoulder wrestling", "cock dust", "chilik" and other national games, and from the national dances our students performed the dance "Andijan polka".

It is important that such events are held to ensure that our national dances and folk games reach our younger generation.

On the initiative of the Sports Club of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, “Silk Road Open Badminton Championship” was organised on 24 May of this year. In the open badminton championship students from five universities of our region, as well as masters students of our university competed with each other. The sports event was characterised by richness and interesting competitions. At the event, young students competed among themselves, divided into teams.

According to the results of the competitions,

Badminton among boys;

1st place Mohammed Khubaib, SamSTU

2nd place Dilshod Shodiev, Uzfin

3rd place Jumakulov Kubanchbek, Uzfin.

Badbinton among girls;

1st place Sanzharova Amina, SamSTU

2 place Yokubova Mokhina, "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage

3rd place Dzhurakulova Sarvinoz, Uzfin.

Between boys and girls;

1st place Kasimova Lobar Lobar Arch 123 - Lapasov Shukhrat Tour 223.

2nd place Rakhimova Leila Tour 223 - Abdurakhmanov Mukhammadlaziz Man tour 223.

3rd place Rozikov Amirjon Tour 120 - Yakupbaeva Iroda Man tour 123.