List of scientific seminars to be held at "Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage" in March 2024

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Seminar 6
Speaker: Dr. Sun Yehong. Professor, School of Tourism, Beijing Union University
Topic: Heritage Tourism: Frontier Theories and Best Practices
Moderator: Vice rector and Professor Tony Zou, “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.
Venue: Lecture Hall 229
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm, March 7, 2024 (Thursday)

On 29 February, Lazizbek Mukhtorov, Head Specialist of Bukhara Region Tourism Department, presented an online lecture at "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The seminar hosted by the Vice-Rector Prof. Tony Zou of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. More than 30 master's students, doctoral students and lecturers participated in the seminar, which was organised by Prof. Tony Zou of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

In his presentation, Mr Lazizbek Mukhtorov introduced the development of tourism in Bukhara with the concept of "unified tourist zone for the Old City", a theme of dramatic changes in tourism in Bukhara.

Lazizbek Mukhtorov's presentation, rich in analyses, made a great impression on the seminar participants. The participants addressed Lazizbek Mukhtorov with questions on the topic of the seminar. The Vice-Rector of our university, Prof Tony Zou and the speaker Lazizbek Mukhtorov exchanged views on the issue of further development of tourism in historical cities.

On 4 March, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bangladesh to Uzbekistan Dr Mohammad Monirul Islam visited "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage during his visit to Samarkand. Tony Zou, vice-rector for scientific affairs and innovations of the university, welcomed the guest. At the meeting, representatives of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage spoke about the work carried out in the field of education and co-operation. After that, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bangladesh to Uzbekistan Dr. Mohammad Monirul Islam visited the library of our university, got acquainted with scientific and artistic literature, opportunities created for students, and wrote his sincere wishes in the Book of Honorary Guests of the university. The guest also scrutinised the exhibition of paintings at the university and the National Costume Gallery.

Director-General of UNESCO Azoulay signed the agreement on launching the Chair of UNESCO "Sustainable Heritage Tourism along the Silk Road" at "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.  

Essentially, the rector of our university A.Abdukhakimov and the vice-rector Tongqian Tony Zou participated in all the application processes. This process was carried out with the efforts of our highly esteemed Rector. First vice-rector J.Eltazarov, head of the department M.Siddikova, head of departments A.Tukhtamishev, N.Mansurova’s active participation should be acknowledged as well. Our team members, F.Akramova, S.Jumaev, Lizhen Yang, Zhixin Lin, Shixin Guanin, Zaidong Li and Yuanlan Zhong also made contribution to this process.

The purpose of the establishment of this department is to strengthen the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural monuments in Central Asia, to improve its digitalization and wide usage of digitalization in the field of tourism. In Uzbekistan, attention will also be paid to the development of tourism villages and tourism, poverty reduction, women's empowerment and close cooperation with other UNESCO departments.

In carrying out the activities of the department and promoting UNESCO's priorities in the preservation, promotion and wide usage of cultural heritage in the field of tourism, the vice-rector of our university, prof. Tongqian Zou and associate professor Mаstura Siddikova will work together.

On 28 February of this year, together with the chair of the Women's Council of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage M. Abbasova and the tutor of the first year G. Khusainova, a round table was held on the topic "Marriages between relatives, early marriages, culture of attitude to women in the family and negative consequences".

During the round table, opinions were expressed on the negative consequences of early marriages between relatives, the reasons for the differences in the culture of attitudes towards women in the family today, the consequences, the impact on the psyche and upbringing of children being brought up and the prevention of such situations.

During the event, the students received necessary recommendations on how to read fiction books more attentively, maintain a culture of treatment and cleanliness. The event, which was held in the form of questions and answers, became much more interesting for the female students.

"Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage is looking for observers for the 93rd TOPIK exam, which will be held on 14 April 2024. All those interested are kindly requested to apply according to the following conditions.

1. Application deadline: from 1 March to 20 March

2. Method of application: send application and passport scan to @silkroadtopik.
Observer's statement

3. Selection conditions: in case of a large competition, preference is determined according to the following conditions:

 Persons having experience as TOPIK exam observer for the last 3 years

‚ Persons who have experience as a foreign language exam observer for the last 3 years.

for the last 3 years

ƒ Persons with work experience in an educational institution

5. Other:

- Fees are provided according to the terms of the arrangement

- On successful control of the examination, preference will be given for the next enrolment

Examination locations and number of observers to be selected