Vice-rectors of Uzbekistani universities received short-term training at Kazan University

The course lasted from 25 May to 6 June and was titled ‘Commercialization of Results of Intellectual Labor’.

Vice-Rector of KFU for External Affairs Timirkhan Alishev comments, “Since last year, employees of Uzbekistani universities have regularly received advanced training here. However, there is a first such instance when a delegation of vice-rectors, the people making decisions about research and innovation, are here. We are implementing this initiative together with the Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan. On 9 June, a second group will arrive.”

Vice-Rector of KFU for Digital Transformation and Innovation Dmitry Pashin mentions that there is a plan to provide courses to vice-rectors of 175 Uzbekistani universities, “The Ministry had long researched the experience of various Russian universities in entrepreneurship and infrastructure for innovation. The audit resulted in choosing us.”

“During the studies, we learned about commercialization of research projects, about creating and planning them,” shares Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation of Bukhara Institute of Engineering and Technology Mirzo Sharipov. “I will definitely use this knowledge in my work.”

The same sentiment was expressed by Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation of Navoi University of Mining Technology Tulkin Nurmurodov, “Honestly, I didn’t expect to see such a university in Kazan. I’ve studied in the United Kingdom, I’ve often visited universities in the West, so I have a framework for comparison. You have a great infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories. I sincerely hope for a fruitful cooperation with your university.”

Another contract is in development with the Ministry of Innovative Development of Uzbekistan. It will include provisions for research internships for Uzbekistani scientists.