Turkmen Students Shine at International Student Leadership Meeting on Sustainable Development
The University of Szeged in Hungary recently hosted the 3rd International Student Leadership Meeting on Sustainable Development (ISLMS 2025) in partnership with the international organization UI GreenMetric. The event took place from April 10 to 12, 2025, and brought together 64 exceptional student leaders from 57 universities across 27 countries. The aim of the meeting was to facilitate the exchange of experiences and discussions on global challenges related to sustainable development.
Turkmenistan was well represented at the event by three active students. Killed Mamutniyazova, a 4th-year student from the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology at Oguzkhan University of Engineering and Technological Sciences, served as the Chairperson of the Student Council. Seli Atayeva, also a 4th-year student from the same university’s Faculty of Biotechnology and Ecology, held the position of UN SDG Youth Ambassador for Goal 12. Davud Dovletov, a 2nd-year student from the Faculty of Agricultural Processing at S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, shared his experience in sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly food production.
During the three-day event, participants engaged in conferences, field group discussions, environmental campaigns, and cultural events centered around the theme “Challenges and Pathways to a Sustainable Future.” The Turkmen delegation made valuable contributions to the dialogue on sustainable development, sharing insights on sustainable initiatives and experiences in various fields.
A highlight of the event was a visit to the exhibition honoring Katalin Karikó, a University of Szeged graduate who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for her groundbreaking mRNA vaccine research. The exhibition served as an inspirational example of how scientific achievements can make a significant impact on the world.
The meeting concluded with the signing of the International Youth Declaration on Sustainable Development, symbolizing the collective commitment of students worldwide to creating a sustainable future. The participation of Turkmen students underscored the country’s active engagement in global sustainability efforts and highlighted the crucial role of youth in building a more environmentally sustainable world.
Overall, the ISLMS 2025 event in Szeged, Hungary, was a platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and collaborations among student leaders dedicated to advancing sustainable development on a global scale.
Source: ORIENT News
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