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Creative Incubator programme
Westminster International University in Tashkent, in collaboration with the Art and Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and IT Park Uzbekistan, has successfully concluded its two-month Creative Incubator programme — launched in February to support emerging entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan’s creative industries.
The programme brought together talented individuals for an intensive journey of bootcamps, field visits to leading creative hubs, and expert-led workshops — including sessions by renowned international curator and the new Chief Curator of the Centre for Contemporary Art in Tashkent - Sara Raza.
The Final Demo Day, held in Tashkent, marked the culmination of the programme. Out of 79 applicants, 9 outstanding teams were selected to pitch their ventures to a panel of investors, cultural leaders, and creative economy stakeholders.
Congratulations to the top three teams:
• 1st Place – Almanac (30 million UZS): A digital platform for learning traditional calligraphy through structured content and community interaction.
• 2nd Place – Tezhip.uz (20 million UZS): A project focused on preserving and teaching Turkic-Islamic decorative arts.
• 3rd Place – Creatives.uz (10 million UZS): Online platform connecting creative professionals with businesses in need of branding, design and content development.
Over two months, participants explored topics ranging from product development and business model innovation, marketing and branding, to intellectual property, fundraising and technology integration— building real-world skills and networks to drive creative innovation.
My Erasmus+ Exchange Experience Storytelling Competition at WIUT
On December 10, 2024, Westminster International University in Tashkent hosted the “My Erasmus+ Exchange Experience” Storytelling Competition as part of Erasmus+ Day, celebrating 30 years of EU-Uzbekistan cooperation in higher education.
The competition gave students who participated in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) programme the chance to share their exchange experiences through creative storytelling. Two Jean Monnet projects, namely the Jean Monnet Module EUCAD and the Jean Monnet Chair CACETL, were presented by their respective project coordinators. The top three winners, selected by the audience, received certificates, gifts, and the opportunity to be featured in the upcoming International Credit Mobility - 2024 publication.
WIUT Contributing to the Teach for Uzbekistan Movement
Westminster International University in Tashkent, in partnership with the NGO "Teach for Uzbekistan," has successfully launched the "Comprehensive Educators' Pedagogical Training" course.
From July 8 to 20, 2024, WIUT professors conducted a 15-session training program focused on international educational standards. The course aimed to improve teaching methods and build leadership skills for educators preparing to work in rural schools in the Qashqadaryo region.
The Teach for Uzbekistan initiative attracted 750 applicants, with 60 selected for evaluation and assessment at WIUT in June 2024.
After rigorous training, 13 participants completed the course and are ready to teach in the region. Specialising in areas such as English, Informatics, Chemistry, Biology, and Economics, they were awarded two-year scholarships and will be placed in selected schools to enhance educational standards.
