From June 16 to 19, 2024, the prestigious Global Sustainable Development Congress, organized by Times Higher Education (THE), is being held in Istanbul. The congress features panel sessions, seminars, and open discussions on crucial topics such as climate change, inclusivity, the role of education in sustainable development, digital transformation, science, and social welfare.

Participating in the event, Laziz Niyazov, Vice-Rector of the Abu Ali ibn Sino Bukhara State Medical Institute, held productive talks with representatives of several leading Turkish universities. Notably, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ).

🤝 BSMI and MAKÜ will cooperate in the following areas:

• Exchange of academic and administrative staff;
• Student exchange and placement programs;
• Joint dissertation supervision;
• Implementation of collaborative research projects;
• Organization of lectures, symposia, congresses, and conferences;
• Exchange of academic data and materials;
• Continuous collaboration in scientific and cultural fields.

📌 Note: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) is a public higher education institution located in Burdur, southwestern Turkey. Established in 2006, it has around 30,000 students and over 1,000 faculty members.

In the 2025 Times Higher Education ranking, it holds a position in the 1501+ category. The university specializes in education, health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering, and social sciences. MAKÜ collaborates with over 40 countries through programs such as Erasmus+, Mevlana, and others.