NUU Representative Participates in the “Kick-off Meeting” Organized by the University of Chieti–Pescara, Italy
Alijon Oripov, Head of the Department of International Rankings at the National University of Uzbekistan, took part in the “Kick-off Meeting” organized by the University of Chieti–Pescara in Italy.
As previously reported, cooperation between the National University of Uzbekistan and the University of Chieti–Pescara has been established within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 (Central Asia – Region 6) project, which was successfully awarded. Alongside NUU, Bukhara State University and Karshi State University were also selected as project participants. This partnership opens new opportunities for Uzbekistan’s higher education institutions in the international arena — including academic exchanges, joint research, and scientific collaboration.
On the first day of the visit, a formal meeting was held with Maria Rita Carota, Deputy Mayor of Pescara, to discuss prospects for cooperation in education and urban development. Both sides shared ideas on potential collaboration areas in the coming years.
On the second day, the delegation visited the Pescara campus of the University of Chieti–Pescara. During the visit, future cooperation opportunities in engineering, geology, and chemistry were discussed, and the guests were introduced to the university’s laboratories and scientific infrastructure. The sides also agreed to share SDG-related expertise and integrate sustainability principles into research and education — particularly in fields addressing environmental protection, green technology, and sustainable land use.
In a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from partner universities, Alijon Oripov presented the scientific capacity, international activities, and future cooperation prospects of NUU. The discussions covered key project areas, technical coordination, and practical recommendations for effective implementation.
The meeting was attended by Glauco Conte, Head of the International and Erasmus Office of the University of Chieti–Pescara, and office representative Ana Bargan, who emphasized the importance of experience sharing, academic mobility, and joint laboratory development.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward for NUUz and other Uzbek universities, strengthening international partnerships, expanding research networks, and creating new educational and practical opportunities for students and scholars
