As emphasized by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his programmatic statements: “One of the most important and pressing issues is to educate young people with high moral values, modern knowledge and professional skills, and independent thinking, in the spirit of national and universal values.” A prosperous and flourishing society can only be built through elevated spirituality and continuous moral education.
The First President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, in his book “High Spirituality is an Invincible Force”, stated: “Education cannot be separated from upbringing, and upbringing from education — this is an Eastern philosophy of life.”
The great thinker and educator Abdulla Avloni also emphasized: “For us, education is either life or death, salvation or disaster, destruction or the path to happiness.” Teaching is the duty of every educator, while upbringing is their moral responsibility.
The fulfillment of these responsibilities lies with us — professors and teaching staff. Since our faculty is engaged in training specialists in pharmaceutical sciences, special attention must be paid to spiritual and educational work.
At the beginning of the academic year, a plan for spiritual, moral, and ethical activities was discussed and approved.
In the 2024–2025 academic year, the Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Technology carried out spiritual and educational activities in alignment with the national reforms in spiritual, social, economic, and political spheres, based on the university’s approved plan. Stajyor assistant M.U. Quyliyeva was appointed as the responsible coordinator for spiritual and educational work at the department.
The department regularly discusses Presidential decrees, Cabinet of Ministers resolutions, and ministerial orders related to spiritual development.
Currently, the department employs 10 staff members, including 1 PhD, 2 assistants, and 7 stajyor assistants.
Key Activities Conducted:
A comprehensive spiritual and educational work plan was developed and approved on time.
Every Thursday, “Enlightenment Hour” sessions are held with pharmacy students, based on materials from mass media, national and regional newspapers, and the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education’s “Enlightenment Hour” resources.
On the first day of classes, each student group receives a detailed orientation from the department head regarding academic procedures, internal regulations, dress code, and other matters.
The department organized screenings of thematic video clips, including those dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence and the adoption of the national flag.
Every Friday, “Information and Mentorship Hour” sessions are conducted according to the model schedule developed by the university’s spiritual and educational division.
Throughout the academic year, professors carried out numerous activities in the fields of spirituality, morality, and ethical education.
To ensure meaningful use of students’ free time, excursions were organized to historical monuments, pilgrimage sites, theaters, and concerts in the city. Students actively participated in the conference and concert titled “Uzbekistan is Our Common Home”, held at the Samarkand College of Arts.
During weekly “Information Hours,” discussions were held on topics such as high moral standards, spiritual development, and religious tolerance. A seminar titled “We Are Children of One Land and One Time” was conducted to promote interethnic harmony and religious tolerance.
In winter months, academic group leaders visited students living in rented accommodations to assess their living conditions. A faculty-wide photo album was compiled, with special attention given to fire safety and overall living standards.
The department regularly holds reading sessions and discussions of works by great thinkers, poets, and scholars.
Faculty members — N.D. Kodirov, O.J. Meliqulov, and S.M. Olimov — actively participate in night duty at Dormitory No. 1 every two months. During these sessions, they engage students in discussions on spirituality, healthy lifestyles, patriotism, religious tolerance, reading culture, sports, music, and the arts.
Department staff actively participate in national celebrations such as International Women’s Day (March 8), Navruz, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. These events provide an opportunity to honor our rich cultural heritage and national traditions.
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