On April 4, 2022 at “TIIAME” National Research University there was organized an international event, which was aimed at strengthening the existing cooperation. Michael Caruana, Strategic Partnerships Director, EMEA CIS (United Kindom, London) made a visit to our University, where from our side participated vice-rector on International Cooperation Prof. Abdukhakim Salokhiddinov, vice-rector on Innovation and Research Prof. Tokhir Sultonov, vice-rector on Educational Affairs Prof. Bakhtiyar Khudayrov , Head of Educational and Methodical department Dadakhon Khodjaev, Head of International Relations Department PhD Sherzod Rakhmonov and Acting Docent of “English language” Guzal Eshchanova. During the discussions different the sides agreed on strengthening the existing international cooperation in the field of education and research.

Let us remind that Michael Caruana worked for many years as a Strategic Solutions Director, Times Higher Education (THE). We know that THE, the trusted global data partner for higher education. Drawing on five decades of expertise in the sector, millions of individual data points and with thousands of unique institutions participating in THE flagship university rankings, which offers deeper and richer insight into university performance than anyone else. From powerful data-driven insights and strategic consultancy support to agenda-setting events and hiring solutions, our products and services enable everyone in higher education to make smarter, more informed decisions.

Partners talked about “TIIAME” National Research University’s achievement in 2021, where the strengths and weaknesses in the activities were discussed. Besides that the guest also shared his experiences about Minerva Project, which is the professional arm of Minerva University, specialized in curriculum design and teaching excellence through effective online educational programmes that are uniquely tailored towards better student engagement and outcomes. Minerva Project was formed 10 years ago with the sole purpose of designing a new university from scratch based upon the book by Dr. Stephen Kosslyn and Ben Nelson ‘Building the Intentional University: Minerva and the Future of Higher Education’. The foundation of which would be built upon expertise in applying the science of learning within curricula, developing full degree programmes, and delivering engaging, high quality programmes with outstanding results, having seen the outcomes from our own students at Minerva University over three graduating classes to date, and through the results from establishing selective partnerships globally.

Within Minerva Project there was created a comprehensive model that integrates leading educational science with advanced technology to prepare the next generations of lifelong learners, global leaders, and pragmatic innovators to make an impact in the modern workplace and society at large. The guest also informed that they work with partners who want to innovate and change the higher education landscape by updating their own curriculums.

The approach includes three educational pillars-interdisciplinary curricula, fully active learning, and outcomes-based assessment. It would be a pleasure to discuss how Minerva managed to revolutionize its university and also for its partners, and how their team can help apply similar methods at “TIIAME” National Research University.The discussion was full of questions and answers, which was beneficial to both sides.