Season’s Greetings from AUT Leadership: A Message of Reflection and Renewal

Dear AUT students, colleagues, and valued partners,

As the year comes to a close, we send our heartfelt wishes to you and your families. For those celebrating, may this Christmas bring moments of peace and kindness — and for all, may the New Year offer a gentle pause for reflection and renewed purpose. This season reminds us of what truly matters: compassion, connection, and the simple joy of being part of a caring community.

Looking back on the past months, we feel deeply grateful and inspired by what AUT has already become. From our launch in October 2024 to welcoming more than 500 students and developing meaningful partnerships, the speed and sincerity with which our university has taken shape is truly humbling. Thank you to our students for your trust and courage, to our faculty and staff for your dedication, and to our partners in Uzbekistan and around the world for believing in this shared journey. AUT is growing not only in numbers but in spirit — shaped every day by your energy, hope, and commitment.

As we step into a new year, we do so with optimism and a renewed sense of purpose. We remain committed to building a university where tradition and modernity meet, where innovation is guided by responsibility, and where education becomes a force for personal and societal progress. May this season bring you warmth, rest, and inspiration — and may the coming year unite us in our shared ambition to build something meaningful, lasting, and good for AUT, for Uzbekistan, and for the wider world.

Warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a hopeful New Year,

Philippe Mondada – President & CEO ​

Said Irandoust – Founding Rector