Tashkent hosts discussions on higher education cooperation between Uzbekistan and the UK

Westminster International University in Tashkent hosted a meeting focused on developing transnational education and strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom in higher education.

The event, organized jointly with the British Council in Uzbekistan, brought together British Council Chief Executive Scott McDonald, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Uzbekistan, partner universities involved in transnational education programs, academic leaders and university graduates.

The meeting focused on the role of partnerships in reforming the national education system, improving educational quality, and developing internationally competitive universities. A key highlight was the presentation of a research report on “Quality Assurance in UK – Uzbekistan Transnational Education”, commissioned by the British Council. The report examines mechanisms for ensuring educational quality and implementing British academic standards in Uzbekistan.

Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) Rector Dr. Komiljon Karimov and British Council Chief Executive Scott McDonald emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation and ensuring the sustainable development of international partnerships. The research findings were also complemented by practical insights from partner universities, including British Management University, TEAM University, UDEA, PTU and IAU.

Participants discussed the report’s recommendations, including ways to improve quality assurance mechanisms in education, strengthen cooperation between universities, and support the professional development of teaching staff. In addition, graduates of British universities and transnational education programs shared their experiences and best practices.

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Orash Akaboyev, photos by Uktam Hayitov, UzA