Dr. Dilnoza Kamalova, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture of Mirzo Ulugbek Samarkand State Technical University, is taking part, on the instruction of rector Dr. Chidem Turkyilmaz, in a teacher-development programme at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), one of the leading universities in the USA.
SCAD actively cooperates with universities and organisations around the world to broaden student opportunities, conduct research and exchange experience. During the visit, Dr. Geoffrey Taylor, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, said the university was open to cooperation with SDTU. The deans agreed on specific directions for cooperation.
Dr. Dilnoza Kamalova, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, and Meg Graham, SCAD's Dean of Student Affairs, shared their views on developing international programmes, summer schools, seminars and cooperation agreements during the visit.
The cooperation covers the following areas:
— Student exchange and education programmes — SCAD takes part in developing international exchange programmes, giving students the chance to study art and design in different cultural contexts.
— Joint projects and studios — the two universities will cooperate on design and architecture projects.
— Conferences and seminars — academic gatherings will be organised for students and teachers to exchange knowledge and experience.
— Research cooperation — joint research projects on modern design, art and technology will be carried out.
— Guest lectures — international lectures and seminars will be organised by professors and specialists.
