Today, on 21 October, in connection with the 35th anniversary of giving the Uzbek language the status of the state language, a spiritual and educational event dedicated to the celebration of the Uzbek language was held in the Central Park of Samarkand. A group of teachers and heads of departments of Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage took part in the event. During the celebratory event, Deputy Governor R. Kabilov and others made a presentation on the growing authority of the Uzbek language in the world.

Also at the event, poems from the works of Alisher Navoi were recited and songs were sung by artists. Flowers were laid at the Navoi monument and tribute was paid.

In a peaceful and tranquil land, festivities are taking place. Today 18 October is the day of the city of Samarkand. In this regard, Samarkand is covered with special freshness and beauty since early morning today. A festive mood reigns in Samarkand today. Folk festivities, concert programs and fairs have started in all regions of the city on the occasion of the holiday. Independence Square in Samarkand is also festively decorated, and all higher educational institutions, enterprises and organisations are actively participating in the event.

A team of teachers and staff of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage also made special preparations for this holiday. Local and international students of our university were active at the celebration event, performing their national songs and dances.

We congratulate all the faculty, staff and students of our university on today's celebration.

These days, sport competitions within the framework of the Five Initiatives and the Student League are being organised at Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The competitions organised in the sports hall on the university campus were intense for our students.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the (TOT) program on October 16, 2024 at the International Tourism Academy of Samarkand Campus under the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, in cooperation with the UN Tourism, organizing a 6-month training program for 20 trainers in the field of Hospitality Management aimed at improving their skills and knowledge.

This program is led by leading international hospitality experts and faculty members from Switzerland, UK, Australia, UAE and Georgia that enables participants to acquire the latest knowledge and skills in the industry.

Through seminars, webinars, and interactive sessions, trainers will have the opportunity to interact with leading tourism experts and faculty members of top universities, with whom share their experiences, and develop practical strategies to improve teaching and curriculum development.

“Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage announces the opening of competition for observers for the 97th International Korean Language Examination (TOPIK) to be held at the university on 10 November 2024. Those who wish to participate in the exam as an observer should apply for participation according to the following conditions:

1. Deadline for submission of the application form: 20 October 2024.

To apply for the examination, the application form should be filled in and scanned along with passport and sent by telegram to @silkroadtopic with signature.

2. Conditions for selection: if the number of applications exceeds the number of observers required for the examination, the following candidates will have precedence:

     Experienced observers with experience as a subject exam supervisor for the last 3 years

     Persons with experience as a foreign language exam observer for the last 3 years

     Persons with work experience in an educational institution

3. Additional terms and conditions:

- Payment is made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

- Observers who successfully pass the exam will have the opportunity to participate in the following exams.

Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation of our university, Prof. Tongqian Zou was awarded the Order of the Chinese Cultural Centre for his contribution to friendly cooperation between China and Uzbekistan!

This award was given for the work of T.Zou has played an important role in strengthening cultural and economic ties between our countries.

The staff of our university congratulates Professor Tongqian Zou on this award!

In order to promote healthy lifestyles and increase interest in sports among students, “Five Initiatives” and “Student League” sports competitions are also held at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. As part of the competitions, the students of our university competed with each other in such a sport as volleyball.

On the occasion of 11 October, the “International Day of the Girl”, activities and competitions are held every year to attract attention to the social problems of girls around the world.

On the occasion of this date, on 14 October of this year, in cooperation with the Women's Council and the Department of Languages and Global Studies, an essay competition was held among students on the theme 2There is no place for violence in our society2 under the slogan “I am against violence”.

In the contest, at the first stage, our university was distinguished by the activity of female students.  According to the results of the contest;

1st place student of group 124 Nilufar Oymamatova 

2nd place student of 124 group Komila Ergasheva

On 14 October of this year, Marat Akhmedjanov, Deputy Chairman of Silk Road Media Holding, visited our university. D. Nasimov, the first vice-rector for administrative affairs of our university, welcomed the guests.

Today this media holding actively participates in a number of projects in many countries of the world. During the dialogue there was an exchange of views on the possibilities to further enhance the international image of our university.  Silk Road Media Group has been publishing OCA Magazine in English in London since 2009. The magazine popularises national cultures and is known for its coverage of events.