17.2.3. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION DATA GATHERING FOR SDG
17.2.3. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION DATA GATHERING FOR SDG
Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS) actively participates in international collaborations on gathering, analysing and sharing data related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university recognises that reliable and comparable data are essential for measuring progress toward the SDGs, identifying local challenges, and supporting evidence-based policy at national and regional levels.
Through a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with international universities, research centres and organizations, TSUOS engages in joint activities that strengthen global and regional data cooperation.
Scope of Cooperation
Each MoU signed by TSUOS includes a section on knowledge sharing and data collaboration, which provides for:
- Research collaboration in areas of mutual interest related to sustainable development, such as education quality, gender equality, youth employment, climate literacy, and cultural heritage preservation;
- The organization of joint academic and scientific activities, including courses, conferences, seminars, symposia, lectures, and data analysis workshops dedicated to the SDGs;
- Exchange and sharing of research data, academic materials, publications, and methodological references, in order to harmonize indicators and improve data quality across partner institutions.
These cooperative efforts are designed to enhance the scientific capacity of TSUOS and its partners in data-driven decision-making and policy evaluation related to the SDGs.
International Partnerships and Agreements
According to the Department of International Cooperation, TSUOS has signed cooperation documents, including Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements with higher education institutions, research organizations, and public agencies from 26 different countries around the world, such as:
- University of Pisa (Italy), Leiden University (the Netherlands), Eötvös Loránd University and Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary – collaboration on social science data and historical source analysis (Erasmus+ ICM framework);
- Liaoning Normal University (China), Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University (Türkiye) and Keimyung University (Republic of Korea) – partnership in cultural and linguistic data sharing, and regional research exchanges;
- University of Delhi (India) and Tehran University (Iran) – research collaboration in social and economic development of Central and South Asia.
In particular, TSUOS established cooperation with the 15 HEIs and organizations in terms of exchanging knowledge and data collaboration in the academic year 2025-2026. These are:
- Peshawar University
- Ala-Too International University
- Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań
- University of Malaya
- Kahramanmaraş University
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
- Shanghai International Studies University
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
- Lanzhou University
- Tsukuba University
- Yamagata University, Center for Entrepreneurship Education and Research, Center for Research and Knowledge, Japan Business Skills Development Center (JBSD)
- Japanese Language and Professional Skills Assessment Center
- and other institutions
These partnerships enable TSUOS to contribute actively to international data platforms, to co-develop localized indicators, and to strengthen the evidence base for global and national sustainability reporting.
During the 2025–2026 academic year, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies conducted international research collaboration with foreign university and research partners, resulting in the development of research papers addressing issues relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals. These publications demonstrate collaborative efforts to investigate sustainability challenges, analyse relevant data and explore evidence-based approaches to sustainable development.
The following research papers were prepared in collaboration with international partners:
- Analyzing the Role of Plant Science in Water Use Efficiency for Agriculture in Uzbekistan — SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
- Use of Virtual Reality for Inclusive Education: Assessing the Availability and Adaptation of Educational Materials — SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
- Real-Time Monitoring of the Educational Process in a Smart Campus Environment — SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
- Digital Technology-Driven Modeling of Water-Energy Resource Management in Central Asia — SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).
- Integration of Renewable Energy Sources and Modeling the Transition to Sustainable Energy Supply in Central Asia — SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action).
- Decarbonization of Central Asian Economies in the Context of Achieving Net Zero Targets — SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action).
- Innovative Aspects of Improving Energy Consumption and Resource Efficiency in Central Asian Countries — SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
- Circular Economy Models in Biotechnology: Waste-to-Resource Pathways for Biodiversity Enhancement — SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 15 (Life on Land).
- AI-Enhanced Cultural Data Analytics in EFL Education: Ethical and Societal Implications for Smart City and Rural Schools in Uzbekistan — SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
These research outputs illustrate the scope of TSUOS’s international academic collaboration on sustainability-related themes, including water and energy resource management, renewable energy, climate action, inclusive education, digital transformation and biodiversity conservation.
Commitment to Open Data and Research Transparency
TSUOS is committed to the principles of open science and open data.
All research outputs and data generated under these collaborations are managed in accordance with international ethical and methodological standards. The university aims to publish accessible datasets, metadata and reports to support the global effort toward transparent and evidence-based SDG monitoring.
Impact
By participating in international SDG data collaboration networks, TSUOS not only contributes to the measurement and evaluation of global progress, but also strengthens its role as a regional hub for sustainability research and education. These initiatives enhance the university’s visibility in global rankings.
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