On September 23, 2026, the Department of Tourism and Service held an international methodological seminar on the topic “Organization of Dual Education and Effective Cooperation between the Department and Business Structures.”
The event was attended by international scholars, representatives of employer organizations, faculty members, and students. During the seminar, participants discussed modern approaches to organizing dual education, issues related to practice-oriented training of specialists, and prospects for strengthening cooperation between the university and the business community.
The seminar featured insightful presentations by:
Tansel Terjan, Ph.D., Professor, Chief Operating Officer of the Dedeman Hospitality hotel chain (Türkiye);
Yunus Topsakal, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Turgut Özal University of Malatya (Türkiye);
Rey I.Yu., Ph.D., President of the Association of Tour Operators of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Nurfer Terjan, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Tourism and Service (Türkiye);
Flerko T.G., Ph.D. in Geography, Associate Professor, Gomel State University (Belarus);
Zhakylykova S.U., representative of the Zhumbaktas Hotel Complex.
The Department of Tourism and Service expresses its special gratitude to the international scholars and representatives of employer organizations for their active participation, insightful presentations, valuable recommendations, and contribution to the development of professional education.
Following the seminar, promising areas for further academic and professional
cooperation were identified.
