Dear professors and teachers, staff and students of our university, we sincerely congratulate you on the Day of Adoption of the National Flag, which is one of the important symbols of our country.

The sacred symbol of our Motherland for all of us is the national flag, which is the most important symbol of our freedom. May our flag, which embodies the age-old aspirations, enthusiasm and courage of Uzbeks, the inherent hospitality of our people, the memory of our ancestors and the pride of our nation, never stop reflecting the day of our Motherland, its strength and power!

Sincerely, “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage

The national flag of the country is considered a symbol of state sovereignty, it signifies that within these borders of the Earth there exists an independent state of Uzbekistan, and epitomises our national and cultural traditions.

In connection with the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which winds in the height and is a beacon of success, students and tutors of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage took part in a flash mob under the slogan “My flag winds”.

Also tutors of the university G.Hasanova, S.Abbasova, M.Raupova, P.Islamov and the department of work with youth and organisation of events held an essay competition dedicated to the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the law of the state flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Students expressed their opinion on the theme “My flag is my pride”, that the national flag is the pride of the nation.

The flash mob and events organised with the participation of students serve to strengthen respect and reverence for the symbols of the state in them.

On 15 November of this year, an event entitled “Uzbekistan - a country where tolerance, respect, communication and interaction between different cultures, civilisations and peoples are developed” held at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism. Vice-rector of our university, Professor J.Hoffmann, and talented students of the university took part in it. On holding the “Week of Tolerance”, J.Hoffmann spoke about the practical steps taken today in Uzbekistan to preserve universal values and strengthen sincere friendship between peoples. It is worth noting that tolerance, strengthening ties of mutual consent between peoples are included in the laws of our country. Today not only teachers of most countries of the world are studying, but also students at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. They are provided with all conditions and opportunities for free pastime in our country.
It was also stated at the event that the Day of Tolerance is a special expression of mutual respect between many peoples living in our country.

On 15 November of this year, a rector’s hour was held at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The rector of the university A.Abdukhakimov held it in English. University vice-rectors, heads of university departments, heads of departments, professors and teachers attended the meeting. As it is known, today tourism industry in our country has reached a new level. In training qualified specialists in this field, our university is entrusted with a huge number of duties and tasks. In this regard, the rector of our university A.Abdukhakimov said that our professors and teachers should carry out activities using their high pedagogical skills in teaching students. It was also said that the activity of the Academy of Tourism should be raised to a new level. On this occasion, the lecturer of Department of “Tourism Management” of our university Artem Klikov made a presentation. In the past presentation in English language were expressed analytical opinions about the activities of the Academy of Tourism, laboratories, libraries on gastronomic tourism, created for its students, the process of classes, gave detailed answers to questions.  Also, Vice-Rector of our university J.Hoffman and other lecturers expressed their opinions on the results of the rector’s hour.

On 15 November of this year the delegation headed by Du Zhanyuan, Head of Foreign Language Publishing and Distribution Department of the People’s Republic of China, visited our university. Rector of our university A.Abdukhakimov welcomed the guests. It was noted that today co-operation between Uzbekistan and China is strengthening day by day. In this regard, our university has also established cooperation with a number of higher education institutions in China. Also during the dialogue, Du Zhanyuan, head of the Publishing Department of the People’s Republic of China, expressed warm feelings about “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage and educational processes in it, noting that both sides are interested in further strengthening cooperation. During the visit, the guests presented a collection of books to the library of the university, as well as had a closer look at the activities of the National Costume Gallery and the tourism laboratory set up for students.

rTo the attention of researchers who have applied to study at higher education institutes at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage for the 2024 academic year. On November 23 of this year at 02:30 p.m, entrance exams will be conducted for independent researchers, doctorate (PhD) applicants as well as postdoctoral (PhD) applicants.

Examinations for admission to basic doctorate studies (PhD) and interviews for admission to independent researchers are conducted by “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

EXAMS SCHEDULE

*The entrance examinations for applicants who have submitted documents for admission to postgraduate programs at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage are conducted based on the examination programs of specialized subjects (examination programs are provided for each specialization).

Candidates are asked to come to the exam venue half an hour before starting the exam and interview with their passports.

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Sanjar Jumanazarov, a researcher of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage based on the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) project on the basis of a grant in PhD programme “Eastern Cooperation” for 2 months did his scientific research in the German University of Applied Sciences Konstanz. During the period of research Sanjar Jumanazarov took part on October 6 in online in international scientific-practical conference, organised jointly by the University of Applied Sciences of Konstanz and Tashkent State Economic University. During the conference, scientists of Uzbekistan and German institutes exchanged views and discussed the prospects of tourism development between the two countries.

In addition, a researcher of our university, who was invited as a guest lecturer to Professor Timm’s class of the University of Applied Sciences of Konstanz, delivered a lecture “On mobility in Uzbekistan”. During his lecture Sanjar Jumanazarov told foreign students about the state of transport and mobility in Uzbekistan, problems in its development, innovations introduced in this sphere and prospects for the future.

We believe that SanJar Jumanazarov’s research will provide results in increasing the potential of scientific personnel in the development of the tourism industry of our country in the future! May the success continue for a long time!

On 15 November of this year, Rector of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage A. Abdukhakimov introduced to the staff Inoyatov Jurakul Bahriddinovich, appointed to the post of Director of Samarkand Technical College of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. While introducing the new director to the staff, the rector of our university mentioned the tasks to be solved today in the system of professional education in training a specialist in the field of tourism and cultural heritage. As it is known, this year the technical equipment of Samarkand Institute of Tourism and Cultural Heritage was completely overhauled, which received a new look, as well as strengthened the material and technical base in training qualified specialists in this system. Now it will be necessary to maximise the use of the created conditions and opportunities. Also, the rector of our university familiarised with the dormitory for students under construction on the territory of the technical school.

On November of this year, Mohammad Shahparan, a lecturer of the Department of “Tourism Management” of our university, and the students of group 122 of the second year of the subject “Air Transport Management” visited Samarkand International Airport in order to familiarise with the marketing strategy of the airline, passenger rest areas, duty free shop, customs, immigration and other such practical processes of observation. The intended aim is to familiarise our student youth with the practice of hospitality in tourism, providing high level services and also to enhance their skills.