A Public Speaking Contest Was Held Among Students
On September 24-25, 2025, the International University for Humanities and Development hosted, for the first time, an inter-college public speaking contest on environmental and societal topics titled “Voices for Change: The 1st Environmental and Societal Inter-College Public Speaking Challenge.”
Students from various universities of our country participated in the competition, delivering speeches on pressing environmental and societal issues of today. They demonstrated a high level of preparation, critical thinking, and strong public speaking skills. Their presentations addressed topics considered vital for the well-being of present and future generations. The contest was held in a very impressive manner.
It is worth highlighting the results of the students of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. On September 24, students of the Faculty of International Law presented on the topic “Climate and Biodiversity: Combating Climate Change to Preserve Nature” and took the 3rd place. On September 25, students of the Faculty of International Journalism spoke on the topic “Building the Future with Water: From Drought Challenges to Smart Solutions” and took the 2nd place.
The competition became an important platform for academic exchange and for further strengthening cooperation among university students. It also greatly contributed to developing students’ public speaking skills and cultivating a culture of eloquence.
Nurana NURBERDIYEVA,
the 1st-year student of the Faculty of International Journalism
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan