A New Academic Year – A New Stage at the Nordic Family!
September 12 , 2025
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At the Nordic International University, a meeting was held between the rector and the university community.
During the 2024–2025 academic year, achievements were reviewed and future tasks were set.
At Nordic, the 2024–2025 academic year went down in history as “The Year of Quality in Education and the Enhancement of Scientific Research.”
During this period, the quality of education improved. Scientific potential grew by 6.8%. More than 40 international delegations and ambassadors visited.
Nearly forty new books and manuals were published. Our students won prestigious international grants and scholarships.
The TasIMO-2025 Olympiad and many major projects were successfully held. In the new academic year, Nordic continues to expand and confidently moves toward new milestones.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, Rector Sherzod Mustafakulov declared it as “The Year of Moving Toward a Green University: Training Competitive Specialists Based on the Demands of the Global Labor Market.”
In the new academic year, the potential of the university community at Nordic will be united under this title, laying the foundation for the university’s unique path of advancement.
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The 12th Meeting of the NIU Council: Review of 2025 and Prospects for 2026
First, reports were presented by responsible officials on the agenda item “Review of scientific research activities carried out at the university in 2025 and approval of the 2026 plan.” The effectiveness of research activities, the quality of publications and studies, and the results achieved in priority scientific areas were analyzed. Goals and performance indicators for 2026 were defined.
The Council also reviewed and approved a number of important documents regulating the educational process, including regulations, a Roadmap, and guidelines.
In particular, the newly adopted guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence established procedures for the responsible, transparent, and effective use of modern technologies in education and scientific research.
During the meeting, several other issues were considered, such as the submission of documents for obtaining the academic title of professor; the results of surveys conducted among students and staff (including a problem bank, proposals, and conclusions); and recommendations for publishing educational materials developed by faculty members.
As a result of the meeting, important decisions were adopted aimed at strengthening the integration of scientific governance, academic quality, and innovative approaches at the university. Tasks were set for 2026 to increase the effectiveness of research activities and to elevate the quality of education to a new level.
At the meeting, faculty members who achieved notable scientific accomplishments and received recognition during the year were warmly honored and congratulated on their successes.
Uzbekistan–Sweden Educational Dialogue: New Opportunities within a Global Scholarship Program
This meeting became another important initiative aimed at connecting young people of Uzbekistan with prestigious educational and professional development opportunities in Europe.
Along with representatives of the Embassy, the dialogue was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the “El-yurt umidi” Foundation, Nordic International University, and the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.
As a result of the Embassy’s efforts, Uzbekistan was included in the GPS program list covering 34 countries. This program opens significant opportunities, particularly for talented young people completing their undergraduate studies, to pursue education and gain professional experience in Sweden.
During the dialogue, the leadership of Nordic International University delivered a presentation on the university’s activities and international academic initiatives. In addition, in order to further expand cooperation, a proposal was made to launch Swedish language courses, alongside Finnish, at Nordic International University. This initiative is intended to strengthen educational integration and enhance cultural exchange.
At the conclusion of the discussions, Nordic International University was recognized as playing an important role as an “intensive hub” in the development of academic, scientific, and cultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and the countries of Northern Europe.