The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Great Britain engaged in discussions with the leadership of Oxford University, a prestigious and longstanding educational and research institution, Dunyo reports. The negotiations focused on the establishment of academic collaboration between Oxford University and Uzbekistan's higher education institutions and scientific research institutes, with a particular emphasis on specialized training programs provided by "Wolfson College" at the British University.
Tim Hitchens, the president of "Wolfson College," underscored the significance of the comprehensive reforms taking place in Uzbekistan, expressing enthusiasm for expanding and reinforcing mutual cooperation in education, science, and personnel training. He highlighted substantial potential for collaboration in various fields such as history, archaeology, education, medicine, physics, mathematics, and engineering. Specifically, there is keen interest in broadening ties with the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, particularly in the realm of quantum physics.
In a subsequent meeting with Leyla Najafzada, the director of the "Birso`z" center at Oxford University, an agreement was reached to establish a project for teaching the Uzbek language at the institution. Scheduled to commence in January 2024, Uzbek language classes are expected to involve around 15 students. The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Great Britain will contribute by supplying essential literature and educational materials in the Uzbek language, enhancing the scientific resources of the center.
"Wolfson College" at Oxford University, founded in 1965, stands as one of the three leading higher education institutions within the university. Hosting over 700 students from diverse parts of the world, the college specializes in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Notably, it boasts three Nobel Prize laureates among its esteemed graduates.
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