Innovative interaction: Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology exchanged experiences

On March 15, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted an online meeting with representatives of the Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology.

The meeting was attended by YKSUG residents – Vice-rector for Scientific Work Natalia Bashun, head of the Center for Internationalization of Education Elena Belokoz, head of the educational and methodological department Marina Kolotsi, head of the information and analytical center Evgeny Olizarovich, head of the Quality management Department Sergey Shcherbinin.

The meeting was initiated by partners from the Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, who shared their intention to undergo international program accreditation in a number of technical specialties and asked Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno to share their experience. It is worth mentioning the numerous and interested staff from the TCI: Vice-rector for Academic Affairs Mro Safarov, Vice-rector for Science and Innovation Khairilla Pulatov, Vice-rector for International Affairs Zebo Babakhanova, head of the Quality Control Department Tolib Turaev, head of the UMO Ulubek Kodirov, head of the International Relations Department Khurshijon Butaev, heads of departments of the TCI.

During the meeting, Natalia Bashun, Vice-Rector for Research at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, stressed the importance of purposeful, systematic activities of the university in all areas in preparation for international accreditation, and also noted the need for well-coordinated teamwork, which is ensured by a high level of corporate culture.

Marina Kolotsei, Head of the Educational and Methodological Department, presented the experience of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno: from choosing an accreditation agency, submitting an application, preparing and organizing the visit of an expert commission to the actual process of passing international accreditation.

It should be noted that even during the visit in the summer of 2023 to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, the partners from TCHTI expressed their interest in passing international accreditation. To date, the possibilities of continuing cooperation in this direction are being considered.