Global Goals 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

The university prepares students for the labor market and contributes to sustainable economic growth.

SDG 8

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A seminar was organized for students on turning startup ideas into projects
Apr 10, 2026
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A seminar was organized for students on turning startup ideas into projects

On April 9, 2026, a seminar was organized on the topic “Opportunities for students through the Hackonnect and Techstars ecosystem” in cooperation with the Department of Scientific Research and Youth Work, Spirituality and Education. At the event, a representative of TechStars, an international startup expert, Madina Zakirova, and her team provided information to university students about turning startup ideas into projects. A question-and-answer session was organized between students and guests.

A seminar-training was organized for students studying in the Malay language course
Apr 08, 2026
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A seminar-training was organized for students studying in the Malay language course

During this seminar-training, issues of developing pilgrimage tourism, in particular, modern approaches to providing quality services to tourists from Malaysia and Indonesia, were discussed. Practical recommendations were also given on the processes of providing services to foreign tourists at the Imam al-Bukhari memorial complex, as well as on developing effective and meaningful tourist routes for them.

Our university team won first place in the competition on the topic of "Development of Tourism"
Jul 24, 2025
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Our university team won first place in the competition on the topic of "Development of Tourism"

As part of the festival under the slogan "Let's unite, young people of New Uzbekistan!" held on June 23 of this year, a competition on the topic "Development of Tourism" was organized among teams of higher educational institutions in our region. The goal of the competition, held at the Tourism Technical School under the Silk Road University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, is to make Samarkand the gateway to tourism for the new Uzbekistan and to identify potential specialists who can consistently provide exemplary service to guests. The participants of the competition competed in four areas: tourism startup projects, cooking, waiter service, and guide service. Qualified experts evaluated the work of the participants of the competition according to the conditions. According to the overall result, the team with the highest score was declared the winner of the competition. 1st place: Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage 2nd place: Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service 3rd place: University of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry and Biotechnology The winners were awarded certificates and souvenirs on behalf of the regional governor.

"Cultural Encounters" Event at Qingdao University
Apr 03, 2025
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"Cultural Encounters" Event at Qingdao University

As part of the student exchange program, students of the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, studying at Qingdao University, one of the prestigious higher educational institutions of the People's Republic of China, took part in a major cultural event called "Cultural Encounters". ➡️ This event was held in an atmosphere of friendship, mutual respect and cultural diversity, where students from different countries demonstrated their national cultural heritage, traditions, art and talents. Students of our university also presented our rich cultural heritage to the general public through Uzbek national costumes, dances, songs and national dishes. This event, organized by Qingdao University, played an important role in strengthening cultural ties between peoples, further strengthening friendship between students and developing international cooperation.

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Tourism towards healthy lives and well-being for older adults and senior citizens: Tourism Agenda 2030

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Prospects of Agrotourism Development in the Region

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Does Tourism Development Improve the Quality of Life in Kazakhstan?

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Circular Economy and Triple Bottom Line: A Case for India

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Research on the spatial correlation network and its driving factors for synergistic development of pollution reduction, carbon reduction, greening, and growth in China's tourism industry

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TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS IN UZBEKISTAN: ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOURISM AT SHAH-I-ZINDA AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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STAGES OF THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PILGRIMAGE TOURISM IN THE SOUTH OF UZBEKISTAN

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Analysis of Factors Influencing the Development of Health and Wellness Tourism in the Context of Sustainable Urban and Regional Development in Uzbekistan

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Forecasting Tourism Services Exports for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Uzbekistan

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Exploring the Dynamics of Human Capital and Economic Growth in Central Asian Countries: An Empirical Analysis Using Panel Data

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High-resolution mapping of tourism carbon footprint and its driving factors

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Heritage interpretation effectiveness in Samarkand: bridging institutional narratives and visitor experience

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Polygenic Risk Factors for Psychological Resilience in Seasonal Tourism Communities and Insights from Epigenome-Wide Association Studies

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Structure-instrument-efficacy: A three-dimensional perspective of ecological restoration policies in China's arid and semi-arid regions

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Management and planning of population sustainability in rural settlements based on geographical-economic variables (tourism, agriculture and handicrafts)

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Workforce Planning and Optimization with Digital Twin: Insights from Social Media Campaigns for Sustainable Development Goals

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Addressing the economic impacts of climate change in Uzbekistan: Challenges and strategies

This study by Dilmurod Nasimov, a researcher at the university, contributes to SDGs 2, 6, 8, and 10.

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Agritourism as an Emerging Sustainable Tourism Industry in Uzbekistan

This study by Ian Patterson, a researcher at the university, contributes to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

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