Professors and researchers from Fergana State Technical University of Uzbekistan will be sent to Lund University of Sweden and other leading European higher education institutions for scientific internships
Fergana, Uzbekistan
Fergana State Technical University (FSTU) of Uzbekistan and MAX IV Laboratory of the Sweden’s Lund University have signed an agreement for expanding international scientific cooperation and exchanging advanced experiences.
Within the project, it is planned to send professors and researchers from FSTU to Lund University and other leading European higher education institutions for scientific internships. The first group of researchers is scheduled to begin their internship at Lund University in January 2026.
This agreement marks an important milestone for FSTU in expanding international scientific cooperation, exchanging advanced experiences, and strengthening the university’s research potential.
The agreement was signed by Professor U. R. Salomov, Rector of FSTU, who visited the MAX IV Laboratory, established under Sweden’s prestigious Lund University.
MAX IV is one of Europe’s most advanced synchrotron radiation facilities, where cutting-edge research is carried out in physics, chemistry, biology, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and materials science. Commissioned in 2016, the laboratory serves as an international hub of science and innovation, uniting leading scientists and researchers from around the world.
During the visit, the FSTU Rector familiarized himself with the laboratory’s scientific infrastructure and research directions. The discussions focused on opportunities for joint projects, academic exchange programs, and collaborative research initiatives.
As part of the visit, the parties reached an agreement on the official participation of FSTU in project.
During the visit, the Rector of FSTU also visited Lund University’s research centers and central library. He became acquainted with the university’s digital infrastructure, scientific information systems, and modern library services.
The meeting addressed the development of FSTU’s Information and Resource Center in accordance with international standards, ensuring open access to high-quality global scientific databases for the university’s academic staff and students.
The main objective of the visit was to study foreign experience and introduce a “state-of-the-art” information-resource system at FSTU, enhance research efficiency, and further develop innovative approaches in the educational process.
As part of the visit, a seminar-training was organized under the ERASMUS MSCA Action – MOCCA project. Participants of the project, including FSTU researchers currently undergoing internships, presented their research topics and preliminary results.
The seminar was also attended by representatives of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Tashkent State University of Economics. The event aimed to outline the academic and practical requirements for upcoming FSTU researchers participating in the project.
Each intern is expected to publish an article in a Scopus-indexed journal and contribute to strengthening FSTU’s scientific capacity and international visibility.
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Sherzod Artikov, Press Secretary of FSTU
