In the period from May 13 to May 23, 2026, as part of the implementation of the scientific project IRN AR23488786 "Transdisciplinary research in the art education system: cultural memory and the phenomenon of national values in modern content" a research group consisting of project manager Laura Kakimova and project member Akmaral Smanova carried out a foreign scientific business trip to Akdeniz University (Akdeniz University, Antalya, Republic of Turkey). During the visit, special attention was paid to the integration of modern scientific and educational approaches, the expansion of partnerships and the development of intercultural academic dialogue. Representatives of the parties exchanged scientific and methodological materials, and also discussed the possibilities of organizing joint research events, relevant areas of scientific research, issues of academic mobility, publication activity and further interaction between universities.

During the visit, the participants of the trip got acquainted with the scientific infrastructure of Akdeniz University, the activities of the Faculty of Fine Arts and research centers, as well as together with the scientific consultant of the project, Dr. Öğr.Üyesi Assist. Prof. Mariyam Yeziyeva, took part in a number of academic meetings and consultations. For example, a meeting was held with the director of the Institute of Fine Arts, associate professor, Dr. Bekir Kirishzhan Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bekir Kirişcan, with the Director of the Center for Aviation Application and Research Assoc. Professor, Dr. Ahmet Zhoshkun Doç.Dr. Ahmet Çosgun and others.

During the mission, special attention was paid to updating the dual-degree master's programs in music education and fashion design, harmonizing the curricula, and aligning the educational content with the academic requirements of the Turkish partner university. The purpose of the working discussions was the further development and improvement of two-degree educational programs of the magistracy, taking into account the recommendations and requirements of the Turkish side, as well as the coordination of academic, educational, methodological and organizational aspects of the program.

As part of the foreign trip, the project participants also took part in a three-day International Scientific Congress held in Bucak (Turkish Republic). During the congress on May 15-17, 2026, "II International Science, Health and Art Congress (ISEHAC-2026)," the results of scientific research were presented, topical issues of modern education, science and international academic interaction, as well as issues of international integration in the academic environment were discussed. The research team took an active part in the plenary and section sessions of the congress under the leadership and organization of this scientific event,  (Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki Yıldırım). Participation in the international scientific platform facilitated the expansion of professional contacts, the exchange of experience with foreign scientists, and the strengthening of international cooperation within the framework of the project.

The trip was an important stage in strengthening international cooperation, sharing experience, as well as discussing the prospects for joint research and academic initiatives within the framework of the project in the further expansion of scientific contacts and the implementation of the tasks of the scientific project at the international level.