On April 28, 2025, a meeting of the university administration with students was organized in the student dormitory of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. As part of the event, representatives of the management directly communicated with students, got acquainted with their living conditions, participation in the educational process and the general state of affairs. During the meeting, students freely expressed their current problems, opinions and suggestions. The university administration carefully listened to each question and suggestion, noting that appropriate measures will be taken to eliminate the existing problems as soon as possible and further improve the living and learning conditions of students. Also during the meeting, students pleased the university administration and their peers with creative performances. The presented artistic performances gave the event additional warmth.
On April 26 of this year, an academic simulation of the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) model was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. The event was dedicated to the topic: “Turkic Solidarity: New Steps to a Sustainable Future”. Its goal is to popularize the ideas of regional integration and solidarity between the Turkic states among young people, as well as to familiarize them with the principles of political dialogue and international diplomacy. The event was opened by the representative of Uzbekistan Murodjon Mustofayev from the OTG headquarters in Istanbul via Zoom. The participants of the event at UWED, getting used to the role of diplomats, played the roles of delegates from various countries and discussed issues facing the Organization of Turkic States (OTG), learned to conduct discussions on regional and global issues. During the simulation, student participants, acting as leaders of the Turkic states, held negotiations on key areas such as politics, economics, security and energy. The participants in the role-playing game tried their best to prove themselves, demonstrating the position of "their" country, a reasoned approach and strategic vision. During the summit, the "delegations" of the UTC countries focused on regional problems, developing proposals for their solution and reaching agreements at the international level. Following the negotiations in a real diplomatic format, the "Tashkent Declaration - 2025" was adopted. Despite the fact that the document was developed by students, it still contained elements of a real political dialogue. According to the organizers, the UTC Model plays an important role in developing leadership potential, a culture of diplomatic communication and a systemic approach to international issues among young people. Participation in this unique experience is an important step for every young diplomat, inspiring them to improve their knowledge and skills in the field of big politics. The organization of Turkic states occupies an important place in the new world order and system of international institutions that are emerging today.
Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Mehmet University Akif Ersoy visited Burdur (Turkey), Dursun Köse, within the framework of the signed agreement on cooperation and student exchange. The visit was an important step in strengthening ties between the two educational institutions and contributed to the exchange of experience and knowledge. During the visit, a meeting was organized to discuss key aspects of cooperation, including student exchanges, joint research projects and teacher development programs. The participants of the meeting noted the importance of international exchange for expanding the horizons of students and improving the quality of education. Professor Dursun Köse also conducted an introductory tour for UWED students and students of the Academic High School of Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ), introduced the teaching and research laboratories, as well as the infrastructure that supports the learning and development of students. During the visit, plans were discussed to organize joint events, such as seminars, conferences and cultural exchanges, in the direction of sustainable development and joint application for ERASMUS+ projects.
On April 25 this year, a meeting was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to Uzbekistan Roberto Manolo. During the meeting, the university leadership, headed by the First Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of the UWED Akram Umarov, presented the ambassador with a presentation of the university. The high-ranking diplomat expressed his desire to establish cooperation between the universities of the Philippines and the UWED. He also said that the Philippines has a diplomatic training institute that offers special courses, but does not have bachelor's and master's programs. Based on this, the ambassador put forward an initiative to organize student exchange programs and trainings, as well as to send Uzbek diplomats to the Philippines for lectures. In addition, the Philippine side expressed its readiness to provide experts in the field of shipping law. Mr. Manolo noted that due to its geographical location, the Philippines has highly qualified specialists in this field and expressed readiness to support Uzbekistan in training personnel in this area. The Philippine side also expressed its intention to share ASEAN's scientific articles and research with the Institute for Advanced International Studies at UWED, noting that the experience of their economic development may be of interest to Uzbek scientists. At the end of the meeting, an agreement was reached to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Diplomatic Academy under the UWED and The Foreign Service Institute of the Republic of the Philippines to establish cooperation.
On April 26 of this year, a group of students of secondary school No 281 in Tashkent and young people of mahalla "Sharaf" visited the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. The excursion was organized in order to introduce the younger generation to the higher educational institution and awaken their interest in future professional directions. During the event, schoolchildren got acquainted with the modern classrooms of the university, the information resource center, the sports complex and other infrastructure facilities. The responsible employee of the university provided detailed explanations on educational areas, and students received answers to questions related to international relations, economics, law and other areas. Also, young people were given comprehensive information about the blocks of disciplines required for entrance exams in each direction, deadlines and examination documentation, subjects taught at the university, as well as employment opportunities after graduation. This tour was an important step in supporting the desire of the younger generation for knowledge and the development of their intellectual potential.
On April 25, 2025, at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, as part of the course “Principles of Management” (Department of Systems Analysis and Mathematical Modeling), an online meeting was held between second-year students of the Faculty of International Economics and Management and the Managing Director of Amazon Web Services (AWS) EMEA Shokhrukh Dzhuraev on the topic “Manager's Practice: Sh. Dzhuraev's Experience at Amazon Web Services”. The meeting was held online, during which the principles of Sh. Dzhuraev's work as a manager, as well as the specifics of the decision-making process at AWS, were discussed. The guest shared his experience of working in an international company, talking about the tasks of financial control, project management in the field of data centers and sustainable development. He noted the importance of mathematical disciplines, statistics, international economics and international management, which develop analytical thinking and management skills. The lecture was held in the format of an open dialogue and aroused keen interest among the students. The event provided the participants with valuable practical knowledge and motivation for development in the field of international management. For information. Shokhrukh Dzhuraev, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) EMEA. He began his career at Amazon in 2011 as a financial analyst, and in 2015 he moved to AWS. In 2022, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer of AWS for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and is currently also the Managing Director of the company in Germany. He is responsible for financial control over the design, planning, construction, commissioning and operation of the AWS data center network in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in International Economic Relations from UWED, and a second master's degree in International Business and Finance from the Berlin Institute of Technology and Economics.
On April 24, 2024, a meeting was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Ufuk Ulutaş. The main purpose of the event was to discuss the current state and prospects for the development of cooperation between UWED and leading higher education institutions, as well as analytical centers in Turkey. During the meeting, the positive dynamics of Uzbek-Turkish relations was noted, especially in the field of education and scientific exchanges. The participants expressed their gratitude to the Embassy of Turkey for supporting UWED initiatives, including the organization of academic and cultural exchange programs with the participation of Turkish volunteers. Particular emphasis was placed on the growing interest in the Turkish language and culture: currently, 120 UWED students are studying Turkish as a second foreign language. At the meeting, the achievements of cooperation with such Turkish universities as the following were presented: - Ibn Khaldun University, - Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, - Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, and a new agreement was signed with Marmara University. In addition, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation, including academic exchanges, joint research and the development of educational programs. Ambassador Ufuk Ulutaş emphasized Turkey's interest in further strengthening the partnership and expressed readiness to contribute to the establishment of ties between universities and think tanks of the two countries. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their intention to deepen cooperation in the field of education and diplomatic training, noting the significant potential for the implementation of new joint projects.
The foreign policy decisions of the US President D. Trump and its dynamics have a significant transformative effect (with a high share of strategic risks for international actors) on structural international/global economic and political processes. In this context, an appeal to the policy of the US Presidential Administration through the prism of international projection, its assessment and forecast are relevant and well-timed. In this regard, on April 24, 2025 University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted academic seminar with focus on “The USA: government, society, and economics in the era of changes/times of change”. As a key speaker Head of Center for American Studies at the Institute for Advanced International Studies, Associate Professor at the Department of International relations, UWED, Ishankhodjaev U.M. shared his views on the announced issue with the UWED leaders, professors, researchers, MA, BA students, and the IAIS experts. The lecturer’s report and presentation covered the following issue-areas: "Trump’s 100 Days. Achievements in domestic and foreign policy” (migration policy; economy and taxes; cultural policy and security; energy and ecology); “Trump’s 100 Days. Problems/Disadvantages in domestic and foreign policy”; “Political entropy”; “The great cycle of leadership”, “Institutional cycles of/in the U.S. development”, “Socioeconomic cycles and historical phases of/in the United States development”. The concluding part of the academic discussion was followed by the Q&A session with an emphasis on the role of the US Congress and strengthening of Presidential powers; the leadership style of the US President; US trade policy and tariff disputes “settlement” within the WTO; prospects and approaches of US foreign policy.
