Cooperation Agreement Signed Between the Network Center for Retraining and Advanced Training of Pedagogical Staff under UzSWLU and Saint Petersburg State University

On May 22–23 of this year, within the framework of the Uzbekistan–Russia Interregional Rectors’ Conference held at Namangan State University, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Network Center for Retraining and Advanced Training of Pedagogical Staff under Uzbekistan State World Languages University (UzSWLU) and Saint Petersburg State University of Russia.

The agreement aims to enhance teacher qualifications in higher education, promote scientific and methodological collaboration, facilitate experience exchange, and implement joint professional development courses.

According to the agreement:

• A 144-hour advanced training course will be organized for academic staff (72 hours conducted by Saint Petersburg State University and 72 hours by the UzSWLU Network Center);

• Seminars will be held on the integration of modern pedagogical and digital technologies into the educational process;

• Joint methodological developments and scientific-practical conferences will be organized.

This cooperation marks a significant step in strengthening human capacity in higher education, applying advanced international experience, and reinforcing academic relations on a global level.