Kenneth Richter, a professor at the University of Guanajuato (Mexico), led a two-week professional development programme for lecturers at higher education institutions in Turkmenistan. During his visit, he worked in Ashgabat and Turkmenabat, according to the news agency Orient.

The 20-hour course was organised for lecturers from the Oguz Han University of Engineering and Technology and the Seyitnazar Seydi State Pedagogical Institute. The programme focused on modern methods of teaching English and communicative practices.

Professor K. Richter also held open meetings with students and members of the public. Participants discussed academic and institutional practices in Latin and North America.

The visit marked the first instance of direct academic cooperation between the University of Guanajuato and higher education institutions in Turkmenistan.