President Shavkat Mirziyoyev walked into the new research labs at New Uzbekistan University. The visit happened just before Teachers and Mentors Day. This was not just a photo op. He came to see the country’s most advanced education facilities up close. Here, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and engineering are not distant dreams. Students and teachers use them every day.
Mirziyoyev got a full rundown of the reforms happening across Uzbekistan’s education system. The exhibition inside the university laid out the government’s plan for every stage, from preschool to higher education. Each step had its own pavilion. This was not a static display. The government wants to link early learning with the needs of a modern, research-driven economy. That’s spelled out in an official report by UzDaily.
During the visit, President Mirziyoyev was shown specialized laboratories in biotechnology, bioinformatics, materials science, laser and nanotechnology, as well as the ADM mechanical engineering lab, highlighting the university's multidisciplinary research capabilities.
The president focused on the university’s science core. He saw the Future Engineers area, Bloomberg Laboratory, physics teaching lab, engineering study hall, and Apple Training Center. These are places where theory meets hands-on work. The Idrock AI cluster and labs in biotechnology, bioinformatics, materials science, laser and nanotechnology, and ADM mechanical engineering drive student research and innovation. That’s according to a detailed account by Zamin.
Mirziyoyev didn’t just look at buildings. He talked with professors, students, and foreign partners. He asked about international education programs and how reforms are working in practice. Uzbekistan is not settling for slow change. The country is training a new wave of scientists and engineers in top-tier labs. The goal is clear. Students should turn what they learn into real solutions. The president’s press service said these talks included people from international programs. The university’s mission is global.
The visit ended with a group photo. Teachers and mentors who showed initiative and dedication stood with the president. As Uzbekistan celebrates Teachers and Mentors Day, this tour sends a strong message. The country’s education overhaul is built on real investments in labs and a push to connect theory with practice. This is a big step. Uzbekistan wants to compete in the global knowledge economy. The real test will be whether these labs spark real discoveries or just look impressive on paper.
The official agenda of the visit extended beyond the university, encompassing a review of reforms across the entire educational chain—from preschool to vocational and higher education—with a focus on aligning early learning with the needs of the modern economy.
