Education
Textbooks on Arabic language, journalism and digital technologies published in Turkmenistan
22.06.2025The Turkmen State Publishing Service has released a series of new textbooks for the education system. Among them is the textbook ‘Phonetics of the Arabic Language’ by G. Gurbannazarova, intended for students of linguistics. The publication contains modern phonetic norms, rules and exercises based on research by Turkmen and foreign scientists. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. A manual entitled ‘Creative School for Young Journalists’ has been prepared for future journalists, authored by the well-known Turkmen journalist Agamurat Mammedov. The book reveals the basics of the profession, from genre characteristics to the techniques of writing articles and editing materials. This is the author's fourth textbook on journalism. Twelfth-grade students will study from a new textbook entitled ‘Information, Communication and Innovative Technologies’. It provides a detailed overview of modern digital technologies, the principles of network operation and the basics of cybersecurity. Practical assignments will help students consolidate their knowledge.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with students of Brest State University
21.06.2025The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belarus, Nazaruly Shagulyev, visited the Brest State A.S. Pushkin University, where he met with the university's leadership and students to discuss prospects for expanding scientific and educational cooperation. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. As part of the visit, an information programme was organised for students dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality — these issues were the focus of the Ambassador's speech. N. Shagulyev also talked with Turkmen students and graduates, highlighting the importance of fostering patriotism and moral values. The visit showed Turkmenistan's desire to strengthen international cooperation in education and promote the principles of its neutral and peacekeeping policy.
Turkmen university hosts seminar on artificial intelligence
20.06.2025As part of a working visit to Turkmenistan, Melda Yildiz, Doctor of Education at the New York Institute of Technology (USA), visited the International University for the Humanities and Development. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The visit began with a meeting with university lecturers specialising in the digitalisation of the educational process, the introduction of artificial intelligence into teaching practice, and the development of digital platforms and modern educational technologies (EdTech). The discussion focused on current trends in education and their practical application in teaching and administrative activities. The next stage was a seminar conducted by Melda Yildiz for students and teachers on ‘Digitalisation, IT and Artificial Intelligence in higher education.’ The participants were representatives of STEM disciplines – engineering, technical, mathematical and natural sciences. The seminar was devoted to modern approaches to the integration of STEM methodologies into the educational environment and their significance for the digital transformation of higher education.
Turkmen student wins prize at Astrakhan Olympiad
19.06.2025Jemshit Hudaykulov, a student at the preparatory department of Astrakhan State Technical University from Turkmenistan, took third place in an inter-university mathematics competition. This was reported by the online publication ‘Big Asia’. The competition, which brought together foreign students from various universities in Astrakhan, was held as part of the events dedicated to the Days of Slavic Literature and Culture. In addition, the university hosted an Olympiad in Russian as a foreign language for first-year students. Participants demonstrated their command of vocabulary and grammar, as well as their ability to understand and analyse spoken and written language. J.Hudaykulov's success was the result of his perseverance and commitment to his studies. The Olympiad confirmed the high level of training of foreign students at Astrakhan universities.
In Turkmenistan, winners of the international competition of youth scientific projects were awarded
19.06.2025The ceremony was held as part of the celebrations for Turkmenistan Science Day, World Environment Day, and the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality. The event was jointly organised by the Turkmen Agricultural University, the Turkmenistan Ministry of Environmental Protection, and the Ministry of Education. This information was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. A total of 131 applications were submitted to the competition from universities in Turkmenistan, Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and other countries. After the preliminary round, 36 projects advanced to the final, and the jury selected the 18 best ones. The Grand Prix was awarded to students from Iran and Turkmenistan, representing their countries' leading universities. The awards were distributed among participants from Belarus, Russia, and Turkmenistan. The projects were evaluated based on criteria such as relevance, innovation, scientific validity, and practical applicability. As part of the award ceremony, exhibitions dedicated to scientific achievements and environmental protection activities were held at the university's Cultural Centre. The event continued with a concert programme featuring the participation of the university's creative communities. This competition, held for the third time, promotes the development of international scientific cooperation, support for talented youth and the promotion of sustainable development ideas.
Magtymguly Turkmen State University entered the Impact Rankings 2025
19.06.2025The Magtymguly Turkmen State University has been included in the authoritative global Impact Rankings 2025 compiled by Times Higher Education (THE). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. This ranking reflects the contribution of universities from around the world to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Turkmen university was assessed in four main areas: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for Sustainable Development.
Delegation of Kent State University visited IIR of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
19.06.2025On 18 June 2025, a meeting was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with a delegation from Kent State University (USA) led by Vice President Marcello Fantoni. The parties discussed the implementation of joint educational programmes within the framework of the previously signed Memorandum of Understanding, as well as the exchange of experience in developing curricula, according to the press service of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Kent State University has signed three Memoranda of Understanding with higher education institutions in Turkmenistan, including the International University for the Humanities and Development, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen State Architectural and Construction Institute, with the aim of developing academic and scientific projects and strengthening cultural ties. The guests visited the institute's educational and cultural facilities, including the Museum of Diplomacy, the UNESCO Club, and the German and Turkish language libraries. The visit was an important step in strengthening the partnership and promoting Turkmenistan in the international educational arena.
Austrian professor visits Turkmenistan's Telecommunications Institute
18.06.2025David Pommerenke, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Graz University of Technology (Austria), paid a working visit to the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan. The Austrian expert's visit was aimed at strengthening scientific and educational cooperation between universities in the two countries. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. During the visit, the professor gave a lecture to students on ‘Electrostatic damage’, where he shared his professional experience and answered questions from future specialists. Particular attention was paid to the protection of electronic components from static electricity. A significant part of the visit took place in the ‘Antenna and Feeder Devices’ laboratory, where an exchange of experience in the field of radio engineering systems took place. Teachers and students of the institute demonstrated to the Austrian guest their developments in the field of digital television, satellite broadcasting and radio communication systems, which were highly appreciated by the professor. The parties discussed prospects for further cooperation, emphasising their mutual interest in developing partnerships. Particular attention was paid to the importance of integrating advanced international experience into educational and scientific processes.
US expert introduced the STEM approach at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
18.06.2025The Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a seminar on ‘Digitalisation, IT and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education,’ dedicated to the introduction of the STEM approach into the educational process. The event was conducted by Melda Yildiz, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Fulbright Scholar and lecturer at the New York Institute of Technology. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The seminar was attended by students and teachers, as well as specialists responsible for the digitalisation of education, the development of digital platforms and the integration of AI into the educational environment. Participants were introduced to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concept as a model of interdisciplinary education aimed at developing critical thinking, technical literacy and teamwork skills necessary for a successful career in the context of digital transformation. After the event, the international guest was given a tour of the institute, including visits to the Museum of the History of Turkmen Diplomacy, the UNESCO Club ‘Culture of the World’, the Training Studio and the ‘White Yurt of Turkmen’ pavilion, created as part of the university project ‘Young Messengers of Peace’.
Japanese Ambassador to Turkmenistan presents books to Ashgabat school
18.06.2025Hiroshi Sasaki, Japan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan, visited Specialised School No. 140 in Ashgabat. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. As part of the international initiative READ JAPAN PROJECT, the diplomat donated books about Japan to the school. This project is being implemented with the support of the Japanese foundation ‘The Nippon Foundation’ and the ‘’Tokyo Foundation for Research Policy. Japanese is part of the curriculum at School No. 140 from the early grades. The READ JAPAN PROJECT, launched in 2008, aims to distribute English-language literature about Japan to universities and libraries around the world.
Turkmenistan participated in an international educational forum in Kazan
14.06.2025An official delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Minister of Education Alexander Amanov, took part in the Third International Forum of Ministers of Education ‘Shaping the Future,’ held on 11 June in Kazan. This was reported by the news resource Turkmenportal. According to the source, the event brought together representatives from more than 30 countries, including Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Laos, the UAE, Belarus, Afghanistan and other states. During the forum, participants discussed key challenges facing the global education system. The focus was on issues such as the formation of a value system, approaches to education, improving the quality of education and expanding its accessibility.
Turkmenistan and Russia continue to increase co-operation in key areas
14.06.2025Currently, more than 47,000 citizens of Turkmenistan are studying at Russian universities, of which about 7,000 are receiving education at the expense of the Russian Federation's state budget. This was reported by Ivan Volynkin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan, in an article for the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’, according to the news resource Turkmenportal. According to him, there is still a lot of interest in Russian culture in Turkmenistan. In the first half of 2025, performances by Albert Zhalilov, Honoured Artist of Tatarstan, İlya Kuzmin, soloist of the E.V.Kolobov ‘Novaya Opera’ Theatre of Moscow and the musical groups ‘Turk's Choir’ and SOPRANO were sold out in Ashgabat. Kolobov, and the musical groups ‘Turetsky Choir’ and SOPRANO. The Russian film festival held in March also received a positive response from the audience. The Ambassador noted that Russia remains one of Turkmenistan's leading trade and economic partners. Major Russian companies such as ‘Gazprom’, ‘Tatneft’, ‘Kamaz’, the ‘Vozrozhdenie’ group of companies and others operate in the country. Interregional ties remain an important area of cooperation. Among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tatarstan, St. Petersburg, Astrakhan and Chelyabinsk regions are the most active. According to the diplomat, Moscow and Ashgabat demonstrate similar positions on key issues of the global and regional agenda, including ensuring international security. He recalled that at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, a resolution initiated by Turkmenistan, ‘2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust,’ was adopted, with Russia as a co-author. ‘Our interests also coincide within other international platforms, such as the CIS, the Caspian Five and the OSCE,’ Volynkin emphasised. This year, Turkmenistan is co-chairing the highest bodies of the CIS and plans to assume the chairmanship in 2026. One example of strengthening cooperation was the 16th International Economic Forum ‘Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum,’ held in Kazan from 13 to 18 May. The Turkmenistan delegation was led by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
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