2024, October 8
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NU will participate in the first Central Asia Universities Forum
2024, October 8
Share this articleThe First Central Asia Universities Forum, organised by Times Higher Education (THE) with the support of New Uzbekistan University (NUU), will be held in Tashkent from 12 to 17 October 2024
This landmark event will be held in Central Asia for the first time and will bring together leading experts from higher education, public policy and industry to discuss key issues in the development of higher education in the region.
NUU President Professor Wolfgang Herrmann: “The Central Asian Universities Forum is a significant step that reflects our shared commitment to advancing education in the region. Observing the dedication and passion of the participants, I believe that our collective efforts to raise academic standards and drive innovation will undoubtedly contribute to a broader dialogue on educational excellence and global practices.”
The forum will bring together over 200 delegates, including representatives from Central Asia and international experts. The central theme of the event will be “Shaping the Future: Advancing Higher Education in Central Asia.”
NU Provost Ilesanmi Adesida will speak at a panel discussion titled “Central Asian universities – stepping out from the shadows,” where participants will discuss how Central Asian universities are moving towards establishing themselves as reputable institutions and creating unique identities as centres of excellence. During the discussion, university leaders from the region will consider the challenges they face and how they can maintain their uniqueness in the face of competition from older and global institutions.
In addition, one session will be moderated by Aliya Kaimoldinova, Director of NU Internationalization. The session, titled "New partnership models for new models of institution", will focus on how young universities in Central Asia can form partnerships that create stronger alliances with a common goal.
The forum will also discuss critical topics such as curriculum renewal, strengthening the status of young universities, meeting labour market requirements, and forming new models of international partnership. Participants will seek solutions for sustainable development and improving the quality of education in Central Asia.
Phil Baty, Chief International Officer at Times Higher Education (THE), said: “This is a truly exciting time for higher education in Central Asia: the region is attracting ever more international students, its research base is rapidly developing, and its universities are ambitious and reform-minded to meet high international standards. The region is becoming an important geographical bridge between East and West.”
More information about the event can be found here.
