The rector reviewed modern digital equipment, innovative projects, and held an open dialogue with students

Today, the rector of Kokand State University, Dilnoza Khodjayeva, visited the Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering, where she examined the modern facilities created there, the practical processes carried out within various disciplines, and the students’ learning environment.

While reviewing the faculty’s material and technical base, the rector closely studied modern engineering machines based on digital technologies delivered by the Islamic Development Bank. In particular, she observed computerized lathes and milling machines for processing internal and external metal surfaces, horizontal and vertical drilling devices, as well as laser-based metal-cutting systems.

Currently, laboratory sessions and practical training of students are regularly conducted on this high-precision equipment under the supervision of qualified instructors. This provides students not only with theoretical knowledge but also with practical experience aligned with real industrial requirements.

It should be especially noted that the equipment available at the faculty can now be used not only for educational purposes but also for repairing machine and mechanism parts, as well as producing various technical products based on orders from city enterprises, the free economic zone, and the general public. This contributes to developing service activities at the university, expanding cooperation, and helping students gain exposure to real industrial environments.

During the visit, Rector Dilnoza Khodjayeva gave several instructions and recommendations aimed at further improving the quality of education in new areas, enhancing practical training, and supporting innovative developments.

An open dialogue was also organized with first-year students admitted to the newly launched Artificial Intelligence program.

During the meeting, the rector spoke with the students, asking about their initial impressions of the learning process, their goals and aspirations when choosing the program, and their plans for developing themselves in the field of artificial intelligence.

The students shared their views on the prospects of their field, opportunities to work with innovative technologies, and the conditions provided in the laboratories. They also expressed their opinions on the applications of artificial intelligence in medicine, economics, education, industry, and daily life.

Rector Dilnoza Khodjayeva provided detailed information about the future significance of this field, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is one of the key forces in digital transformation, innovation, and global competition. She also recommended that students study foreign languages deeply, participate actively in international online courses, conduct scientific research, and take part in practical projects.

The meeting continued in a sincere question-and-answer format, with suggestions and discussions. Students had the opportunity to receive direct answers from university leadership to questions of interest to them.