Seminar-Training Held as Part of the Professional Development Course

A Symbol of Recognition and Trust: A Letter of High Esteem from the Omani Ambassador

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman to Uzbekistan, Wafa Jabr Al-Busaidi, addressed an official letter of high regard to the Rector of the university.

In his letter, the Ambassador particularly commended the university’s leading position in the academic and scientific sphere, its active role in promoting enlightenment, and its significant contribution to supporting research initiatives.

In addition, the Ambassador presented the University with a book entitled “A Reformer on the Throne.” This gesture goes beyond a symbolic gift—it represents a profound expression of trust and a commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The book is dedicated to the life and reform-oriented governance of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, offering insightful perspectives at the intersection of history and politics. Now housed in the university’s library, this distinguished work serves as a valuable academic resource for students and researchers alike.

This meaningful contribution marks another important step toward deepening scientific and educational collaboration.

Creative Challenge: Students Move Toward New Tourism Experiences

Students from O‘zbekiston Xalqaro Islom akademiyasi participated as special guests.

Throughout the event, student teams from both institutions showcased the academic and practical capacities of their universities through engaging presentations. The competition served as a platform for proposing innovative ideas aimed at advancing the tourism sector.

One of the most compelling aspects of the event was the dramatization of real-life, tourism-related scenarios through short stage performances, bringing professional situations vividly to life. Dynamic discussions, new connections, and creative solutions highlighted the participants’ readiness for their future careers and earned them well-deserved recognition.

At the same time, key areas for further development were clearly identified, providing valuable direction for their academic and professional growth.

🤝 In the end, the greatest victory was friendship. All participants were awarded diplomas and memorable gifts, yet the most meaningful reward was undoubtedly the acquisition of new experiences.

Encouragingly, the future of tourism lies in the hands of such passionate and dedicated young professionals.

The Finnish Model and Uzbek Education: Toward Integration

The cohort of participants is notably distinguished: alongside 14 professors and lecturers from higher education institutions across the country, the group also includes physics and mathematics teachers selected based on the Tashkent experience, who were awarded educational vouchers as winners of the Toshkent hokimi sovrini olimpiadasi. This unique composition ensures a productive synergy of academic expertise and practical teaching experience.

Currently, the participants are based in Jyväskylä, where they are undergoing training within the advanced educational environments of Finlandiya and Shvetsiya. The program offers in-depth exposure to a continuous education system spanning from early childhood to higher education, alongside teacher training models, contemporary pedagogical methodologies, and mechanisms for educational digitalization.

The Finnish education model continues to stand out globally for its effectiveness and sustainability. Its core strengths lie in a learner-centered approach, the high professional status of teachers, the extensive integration of innovative and digital solutions, and an assessment system that prioritizes motivation over pressure.

Importantly, this program goes beyond conventional experience exchange by incorporating a transfer mechanism—aimed at adapting acquired knowledge and practices to the Uzbek education system and implementing them in practice. Upon completion, participants are expected to apply advanced methodologies, expand digital learning environments, and contribute to elevating the overall quality of education to a new level.

In today’s global educational landscape, competitiveness is defined not only by knowledge, but also by systemic thinking and innovation. This initiative, led by the “Nordic Training” Center, effectively integrates these key dimensions—knowledge, experience, and transformation—thereby laying a solid foundation for the sustainable development of national education.

Islamic Civilization: A Journey into Living History

During this experience, participants gained in-depth insight into Uzbekistan’s rich historical and cultural heritage, as well as the profound contributions of our great ancestors to science, culture, and global civilization—presented through modern interpretive approaches.

The Center’s advanced exhibitions, rare historical sources, and interactive displays left a lasting impression on the students. Through virtual environments, multimedia solutions, “time capsules,” and thematic installations, they were able to vividly explore and comprehend the stages of formation and development of Islamic civilization in Uzbekistan.

This visit became a meaningful step toward a deeper understanding of knowledge, historical memory, and spiritual values.

Organized under the guidance of professors from the Departments of Economics and Business Management and Industrial Management and Digital Technologies, the экскурсия further strengthened students’ skills in scientific observation, analytical thinking, and critical reflection.