Integrating Energy and Resource Efficiency into Kyrgyzstan's Tourism Education Curriculum
The "Promoting Energy and Resource Efficiency in the Tourism Industry of Kyrgyzstan" (PERETO) project is being implemented by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in consortium with partner organizations: UNISON Group (Kyrgyzstan), Technopolis Group (Belgium), and Collaborating Center on Sustainable Consumption and Production—СSCP (Germany).

  On June 7, 2024, AUCA President Timothy O’Connor and Library Director Jyldyz Bekbalaeva met with Leszek Czerwinski, Sales Regional Manager at Cambridge University Press. The discussion focused on potential collaboration to promote electronic resources and publishing opportunities for the academic community in the country.

I am delighted to welcome you to one of the most momentous events of this academic year. Today, we celebrate a special day! We are marking a significant milestone as together we turn the page on an important chapter in the lives of our graduating students and acknowledge the privilege that AUCA faculty and staff had in working with you.

On June 1st, the American University of Central Asia proudly hosted the highly anticipated Commencement Ceremony for the class of 2024. This monumental event, the culmination of their academic journey, is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
 

Integrating energy and resource efficiency into tourism education in Kyrgyzstan is crucial for sustainable development. With support from the EU funded SWITCH-Asia PERETO project, several universities have updated their curricula to foster a greener future.

The Study With US (SWU) program, a collaborative initiative between the Development Office and the New Generation Academy, recently concluded its academic journey with a grand graduation ceremony on May 20 at the AUCA

 

 
In a heartwarming celebration of academic achievements and community, the American University of Central Asia's (AUCA) Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Department recently commemorated its 10th anniversary.

 
On May 6 and 7, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted Pavel Kiparisov, a Ph.D. candidate at the Central European University (CEU), for an enlightening workshop on geospatial sciences.

 
 
On April 18, 2024, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted the C5+1 Youth Council (YC) meeting with representatives from the U.S. Embassy, including Molly Stephenson - Director of the Press and Public Diplomacy Office in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA).

Under the bright light of a softbox, a young man is bowing low toward the ground, his head almost parallel to his knees. He holds a massive-looking camera in his hands with multiple cords sticking out and various little devices attached to their ends.