Prof. Dr. Hans van Ess, the Vice President for Research at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich of the Federal Republic of Germany, paid a visit to the Secretariat of IISNC under the auspices of UNESCO. Following the discussions held during the meeting, a mutual decision was reached to foster educational and scientific collaboration between the two entities.
Accompanied by their mentors, undergraduate students, specializing in Anthropology and Ecological Tourism, from J.F. Oberlin University, Rikkyo University, and Tokiwa University of Japan paid a visit to the Secretariat of IISNC under the auspices of UNESCO. The Director and the Secretariat staff warmly received the students and introduced them to the institute’s operation and research projects.
Our young researcher is taking an interview from young people in Kyrgyzstan. We will publish the findings from our research very soon!
The Post-Pandemic Inner Asia Project successfully organized a two-day summer school in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a team of teachers and researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, British Columbia, Meiji, and the National University of Mongolia. A researcher from our Institute, conducting research in Bishkek, participated in the summer school.
The annual Danshig Naadam festival will kick off in a blaze of color and excitement, drawing thousands of enthusiastic spectators and participants from across Mongolia. Please take a look at the interview about the Danshig Festival by N. Gerelt /Ph.D/, a researcher at the Institute. The IISNC is participating in the Danshig Festival as a co-organizer.
The research “Creative Industry of Central Asia” has commenced successfully in Bishkek. We appreciate local artists and researchers for supporting our young researcher in Bishkek.
The International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilizations under the auspices of UNESCO, has been sharing information about its activities, research, projects, and academic meetings, conferences on the Facebook page Нүүдлийн Соёл Иргэншлийг Судлах Олон Улсын Хүрээлэн – UNESCO and IISNC under the auspices of U N E S C O. Moving forward, all updates will be distributed exclusively in Mongolian and English on the Facebook page of the Нүүдлийн Соёл Иргэншлийг Судлах Олон Улсын Хүрээлэн – UNESCO. Like and Follow our Facebook page for the latest on our dynamic activities and groundbreaking research! To explore more, visit our website at https://unesco-iisnc.org/ for the most up-to-date news and information.
“Study of the Cultural Values of Mongolian and Inner Asian Nomads” has commenced and our young researchers are conducting it in Umnugovi and Orkhon province. The study aims to shed light on the intricate interplay between past traditions and contemporary practices in diverse regions, including Mongolia, as well as the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Turkey.
“Монголчуудын уламжлалт тайлга тахилга, баяр наадмын соёл” сэдэвт судалгааны ажил Төв аймгийн Мөнгөнморьт суманд амжилттай үргэлжилж байна.
Academic Council of the International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilizations under the auspices of UNESCO was convened on June 21, 2023. During the meeting, the institute’s activities for the years 2022 and 2023 were reviewed and discussed. The Director, Ch. Munkhtul presented the planned projects for the upcoming years, and the approval of the editorial board for the institute’s publications was also addressed.
The Academic Council Chair, D. Bum-Ochir, presided over the meeting, which was attended by esteemed members, including Honorary Professor Dawn Chatty from the University of Oxford, Professor David Sneat from the University of Cambridge, Professor Peter Finke from the University of Zurich, Professor Kurshat Yıldırım from Istanbul University, and Professor Gregory Delaplace from the École Pratique des Hautes Études.
During the meeting, the members of the academic council expressed high appreciation for the institute’s activities and provided valuable insights and advice on future research work and potential projects. The fruitful discussions emphasized the importance of advancing the understanding of nomadic civilizations and their impact on global history and culture. The Academic Council’s collaborative efforts and constructive suggestions are expected to further enhance the institute’s contributions to the field of nomadic civilization studies, fostering International cooperation and academic excellence.
