Recognitions from Oxford Scholars
As you may know, on October 14 of this year, the University of Oxford hosted the official presentation of the Uzbek Studies Program. This initiative marks a historic milestone toward promoting the study of the Uzbek language, literature, and culture on an international scale, as well as expanding academic research in the field of Uzbek studies.
During the event, Leyla Najafzoda, Head of Oxford’s “Birso’z Initiative,” and the renowned Turkologist Professor Nicholas Kontovas shared their insights and reflections.
Expressing her deep appreciation for this significant occasion, Leyla Najafzoda emphasized that the launch of a dedicated program on the Uzbek language and culture at Oxford brings her great joy. She highlighted that the Uzbek language is gaining growing recognition within the global academic community — a development that contributes to strengthening cultural ties between nations.
Meanwhile, Professor Nicholas Kontovas, a distinguished Turkologist at the University of Oxford, spoke about the promising prospects of cooperation between Oxford University and the Alisher Navo’i Tashkent State University of the Uzbek Language and Literature. He discussed forthcoming joint research projects, faculty and student exchange programs, and other initiatives aimed at advancing Uzbek studies. Professor Kontovas expressed his confidence that these collaborative efforts would bring new momentum to the study of the Uzbek language at Oxford.