Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development

Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) is the first international university in Uzbekistan. It was established in 2002, in partnership with the University of Westminster (London). WIUT`s mission is to provide International Standards of Education and Research Opportunities that contribute to the Intellectual, Social and Professional development of the Central Asian communities as well as Global Community.

WIUT students are taught by an academic team with significant international experience using a dynamic, student-centered teaching and learning philosophy. Classes are taught in English, with entry requirements and degree certificates meeting international standards. Undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at WIUT are designed and validated in partnership with the University of Westminster (London), and are subject to the same quality assurance and control regulations as those taught in the UK. Many WIUT faculty have international degrees and experience in international organizations. Faculty have earned doctoral degrees from leading universities in Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Iran, Korea, Spain and USA. From the first cohort of 120 students in 2002, WIUT now hosts more than 5,000 students. With a growing supervisory capacity, in 2020, WIUT established the Scientific Council in response to high demand in the labor market of Uzbekistan for qualified researchers and higher education professionals with PhD and DSc degrees.

WIUT faculty have published research in respected peer-reviewed international journals such as World Development, The Lancet Global Health, and others. WIUT scholars and students have engaged in research in Uzbekistan, Central Asia, and throughout the world. Ongoing, policy reforms in the region have multiplied the need to support government and private sector decision-making with evidence from solid research. With a strong independent voice, WIUT is the choice of many organizations when they need quality analysis and recommendations.

WIUT has previously participated in a number of research & education projects funded by Erasmus+ (The list of selected projects is listed in the "List of Previous Projects" section). WIUT has developed new programs in response to global environment, social, and economic challenges. University and regional capacity building in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development is in our agenda by applying to this grant opportunity in the consortium of regional and European universities. Our university recognizes the role that we have as an institution based at the heart of Central Asia in achieving sustainable development. Westminster International University in Tashkent is committed to using the SDGs as a mechanism to effectively report on our progress and achievements whilst embedding these goals across university activities which will benefit students, colleagues and other stakeholders.

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