Charos Ahmedova Among Europe’s Stars!
March 12 , 2025
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The winners of the international online competition “European Stars” have been announced.
The competition was organized to showcase the creative talents of gifted individuals in the fields of music and the arts, promote the musical heritage of various countries on a global scale, and further develop the skills of young performers.
Charos Ahmedova, a music education instructor at Nordic International University, proudly represented our country in a competition organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Latvia, and reputable TV channels in our country.
Our talented teacher secured an honorable 1st place in the academic vocal category. This achievement is not only a significant contribution to the development of the arts in our nation but also one of the remarkable international successes of young talents.
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Nordic Talk: It’s Time to Speak
This innovative academic initiative was launched through the efforts of Senior Lecturer Durdona Azizova from the Department of Foreign Languages and Vice Dean Zafar Uralboyev.
Aligned with Nordik’s educational values, the project aims to foster creative thinking, enhance the impact of public speaking, and, most importantly, cultivate a new generation of confident young leaders capable of expressing their ideas freely and assertively.
Delivering speeches in English based on their personal experiences and perspectives, students not only inspired the audience but also encouraged them to reflect more deeply.
Meet the winners:
✨ Best Speaker — Elvira Abdumalikova “The Content We Support, The Community We Create”
✨ Most Inspiring Speech — O‘g‘iloy Kubayeva “Who Is Really Thinking: You or Your Mind?”
✨ Best Idea — Nodirabegim Xamidova “The Value of Boredom”
🎓 All participants were awarded certificates, while the winners received diplomas and commemorative gifts.
👏 The event was warmly received by the audience—and this is only the beginning.
Nordic Talk will continue to discover new ideas, new voices, and new leaders.
Scientific Council Meeting: очередные Dissertation Defenses Held
The meeting placed particular emphasis on strengthening the integration of higher education and science, as well as enhancing the effectiveness of research activities.
During the session, researcher Azizbek Ulugbekovich Nigmanov presented his dissertation entitled “Foreign Experience in Reducing Energy Consumption in the Industrial Sectors of Uzbekistan (Case Study of the People’s Republic of China)”.
The study provides a comprehensive analysis of advanced international approaches aimed at improving energy efficiency in industrial enterprises and offers scientifically grounded proposals and recommendations for their adaptation to national conditions. The theoretical and practical significance of the research was extensively discussed during the defense.
In addition, the dissertation of researcher Turgunbay Kochkarovich Khalmatov, titled “Improving Methodological Aspects of the Use of Digital Technologies in the Activities of Light Industry Enterprises”, was thoroughly reviewed by the chairperson and members of the Council.
The study is notable for its in-depth analysis of the implementation of digital transformation processes in the light industry sector, as well as for addressing issues related to increasing production efficiency and improving management mechanisms.
Following the discussions, both dissertation works were positively evaluated in terms of scientific novelty, practical relevance, and topicality, and were duly approved in accordance with the decision of the Scientific Council.
A Unique Celebration at Nordic — “The World of Elegance”
Throughout the celebration, traditional melodies filled the air, while the stage came alive with vibrant, meaningful, and artistically rich performances. Each presentation, distinguished by its unique spirit, refined taste, and remarkable talent, left a lasting impression on the audience.
The students’ creative approach, confidence, and enthusiasm on stage, along with their thoughtful, skillful, and aesthetically refined solutions to various challenges, were highly praised by the faculty members.
The winners were officially recognized:
🥇 Best Skilled Participant — Oydinoy Alimbayeva (1-MXT-25)
🥇 Most Agile Participant — Mo‘tabar Norqobilova (2-MXT-25)
🥇 Most Energetic Participant — Shahzoda Turg‘unova (3-MXT-25).
This unforgettable celebration brought hearts closer together, further strengthening the spirit of kindness, unity, and mutual respect. Warm smiles, a welcoming atmosphere, and delightful spring dishes added a special charm to the occasion.
A question worth reflecting on: Why didn’t Amir Temur remain just a military commander?
According to historical sources:
✓ Before every campaign, he convened strategic councils
✓ Assigned clear responsibilities to each commander
✓ And most importantly — established personal accountability for results.
🔰 “I governed state affairs through consultation and order.”
🔥 What set him apart the most:
He appointed individuals not based on lineage,
but on competence and loyalty.
📌 The outcome:
One of the most effective governance teams in history.
💭 Now, let’s look at today…
We often encounter the following challenges in modern institutions:
❌ Plans exist — but execution is weak
❌ Reports are produced — but results are lacking
❌ Positions are assigned — but accountability is unclear.
📌 What does the Temurian approach teach us?
✔️ Every role = clearly defined responsibility
✔️ Every responsibility = measurable outcome
✔️ Every outcome = personal accountability.
⚙️ Even his military structure (units of 10, 100, 1,000)
can be seen as an early model of today’s
organizational design and KPI systems.
💡 Key insight:
It was not Temur’s strength that made the state powerful.
👉 It was the strength of the system that made the state powerful.
🎓 A question for all of us:
Are we building systems…
or simply staying busy?