SPHERE Annual Conference & Bologna Process Symposium

From October 1–3, 2025, the three-day SPHERE Annual Conference & Bologna Process Symposium took place in Bucharest, Romania, bringing together NEO representatives, HERE experts, policymakers, and higher education specialists.

During the meeting, participants reflected on the activities and achievements of 2025, discussed priorities for 2026, and received updates on EU higher education policy. Key themes included artificial intelligence, micro-credentials, sustainability, and STEM.

Representing Uzbekistan at this international event were our HEREs team members:

• Asiya Tureniyazova
• Khabibullo Nosirov
• Zumrad Usmonova

who actively contributed to the exchange of experiences and strengthened cooperation in higher education reform.

On October 2, Khabibullo Nosirov delivered a presentation on “Legislative changes in Uzbekistan's Higher Education Sector.”