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Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan (NUUz) visited HIT for the first time, after an Israeli scientist delegation visited Uzbekistan for a scientific convention, last September.
 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT
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The delegation included: Prof. Marakhimov Avaz NUUz's rector, Prof. Sadulaev Azim from the faculty of mathematics in NUUzz, Mr. Sahibjonov Myzafar, director of International affairs, Dr. Levickaya Yulia, Head of the Biophysics and Biochemistry lab at NUUz and Mr. Agripov Aziz, Head of the IT department.
 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT
Photo:Tal Avigad
 
The guests were welcomed by Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT, Prof. Adir Pridor Chairman of the Executive Committee, Prof. David Shoikhet , Vice President for academic affairs, Mr. Samuel Goldberg, HIT's CEO,  Dr. Refael Barkan, head of R&D and External Relations Authority, Mr. Gal Steinhart Chief Technology and Systems Officer, Dr.Yakov Damatov, Uzbekistan projects coordinator and Mr. Mark Israel Faculty of Sciences, GIS LAB, HIT.
 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT
Photo:Tal Avigad
 
Prof. Marakhimov said in his opening speech that NUUz is celebrating its 100 anniversary now and continues an old tradition of scientific advancement and qualifying many generations of scientists. It has 8000 students, 957 academic staff members and 915 administrative staff in 12 faculties and 72 departments. 70% of NUUz graduates hold major positions in Uzbekistan.
 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT
Photo:Tal Avigad
 
"We cherish and appreciate the ongoing and deep ties with HIT and see this visit as an opportunity to gather all the intellectual potential and apply it to science.  We see HIT as a leading partner, with whom we are building the future infrastructure for an academic collaboration.
 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT
Photo:Tal Avigad
 
We intend to open a joint research center with HIT as well as a joint faculty, similar to the ones we have in Singapore and Korea that will qualify students with outstanding potential to be integrated into Uzbekistan's government institutions. This will be in addition to developing students and faculty exchange programs with HIT".
 
Prof. Eduard Yakubov said in his greeting speech that the deep ties between HIT and Uzbekistan's leading university are an example of technological and scientific collaboration that can be applied with other academic institutions as well and that HIT is looking forward to continuing the deep and fruitful collaboration between both institutions. He said that HIT expects to see the immediate results of this collaboration already in the next 2-3 years and that we are already engaged in advanced planning.
 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT
Photo:Tal Avigad
 
The last meeting of HIT's officials with NUUz's officials took place a few months ago, when a delegation of scientists from Israel's leading academic institutions led by Prof. Yakubov, visited Uzbekistan for a major scientific conference and thus made another step toward strengthening these sincere and deep ties that will help both institutions move forward t with their mutual plan. The conference was made possible due to the long-standing friendship and collaboration between Prof. Eduard Yakubov, president of HIT, and Prof. Azim Sadullaev of  NUUz  who said than "Israel is very close to our hearts. We are well aware of Israeli hi-tech and are interested in broadening cooperation with it."
 
Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT
Photo:Tal Avigad
 
 

The guests visited HIT's major research centers and labs and were given detailed explanations about the various academic and research activities that take place there.

 

Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

Photo:Sapir Yifrch
 


The delegation's members have spent one week in Israel during which they have also toured Jerusalem and have met with colleagues from tha Weizmann Institute, Bar Ilan University, Ariel University and the Technion.

 

Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

Photo:Sapir Yifrch


Upon their departure back to Uzbekistan, Prof. Marakhimov Avaz NUUz's Rector, said that the entire delegation had a wonderful experience in Israel and that the hospitality of HIT was outstanding. "I was amazed at the fast pace everything is going. It seems that it had been only a while ago when I've met Prof. Yakubov and already we're engaged in an ongoing collaboration and plans for the future. I'm glad to see that we both have the same interests and a great desire to work together. 

 

Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

Photo:Sapir Yifrch


My colleagues and I were deeply impressed by HIT in particular and Israel's higher education system in general. The Israeli people were warm and friendly to us and I immediately felt at home here. I have noticed that there are many resemblances between the Israeli and Uzbek nations. We share the same social and family values and I think that science is the right way to get our two nations close together. 

 

Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

Photo:Sapir Yifrch


At a certain moment, while visiting Jerusalem, we were in 3 different places –the western Wall, The Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and then we all got back together and felt close like brothers.
I encourage the academic collaboration between HIT and NUUz which will start with students and academic staff exchange programs and I feel that we were the bridge for this major step."

 

Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

Photo:Sapir Yifrch


Prof. Eduard Yakubov concluded the week-long visit by saying that 2018 was declared "The Year of Innovation Development" in Uzbekistan and NUUz is one of the institutions that can connect the academic world with the industry just like HIT.

 

Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

Photo:Sapir Yifrch

 

Among the things that were agreed upon between both institutions:

  • Developing students and academic staff exchange programs and lectures given by HIT staff in NUUz on 10 topics.
  • Developing On-Line courses with HIT's teachers in Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology and Physics..
  • Creating a joint study program in Applied Mathematics.
  • Submitting joint applications to international research funds such as Erasmus+.
  • Navigating MA and Doctorate students from Uzbekistan through HIT, to other higher education institutions such as the Weitzmann Institute, the Technicon, Bar Ilan University and Ariel University.

 

Delegation from the National University of Uzbekistan, (NUUz) visited HIT

Photo:Sapir Yifrch
 
 

 

Published: 14.2.18
Updated: 21.2.18
 
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