“Rector and Youth” Meeting: A New Approach to Supporting Student Initiatives
On October 22, 2026, the university held a meeting entitled “Rector and Youth” to identify students’ concerns and support their proposals and initiatives. The event was attended by the university leadership, scholars, and active students.
The meeting was opened by the university rector, Professor Saodatkhon Nasirova. In her speech, she highlighted the priority objectives outlined in the “Youth of New Uzbekistan — 2030 Strategy”, as well as the wide range of opportunities the state is creating for students and young people. Professor S. A. Nasirova emphasized the following key areas of student life:
- Reading culture: Further promoting and strengthening a culture of reading among students.
- Youth employment: Expanding opportunities for students to earn an income and gain practical work experience during their free time.
- Crime prevention: Strengthening efforts to prevent offences among young people and fostering respect for the law.
- Foreign language proficiency: Acquiring proficiency in at least one foreign language at B2 level and obtaining international certificates in line with modern requirements.
Following the rector’s address, prominent intellectuals invited to the event shared their views. Professor Khayrulla Hamidov spoke to the students about the role of reading in personal development, the importance of translating masterpieces of Uzbek literature into Eastern and Western languages, and the significance of introducing Uzbekistan’s national heritage to the world.
Farog‘at Khudoqulova, a poet and member of the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan, encouraged students to preserve the purity of their mother tongue, enhance its value and prestige, and safeguard national traditions and cultural values.
The second part of the meeting continued in an open and sincere question-and-answer session. Students addressed the rector with questions, raised concerns related to the educational process and social issues, and presented their new projects and initiatives.
All concerns and requests were heard, and the relevant officials were given appropriate instructions to address the issues raised.
The event, held as part of Youth Day activities, took place in an atmosphere of open dialogue and left participants with many positive impressions
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