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Uzbekistan’s doctoral system: Western standards on paper, Soviet legacy in practice
The doctoral education system in Uzbekistan is overly complicated for researchers, and scientific works, dissertations, and articles are losing their value. Scientific advisors lack sufficient knowledge… These were the main theses of a recently published article in a reputable international journal. Kun.uz revisited this pressing issue and discussed it with education experts.
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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation
In Surkhandarya, during the investigation into a murder involving a family of three, many local men were taken to the Uzun District Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for questioning.
SOCIETY
Water crisis in Central Asia: Is Uzbekistan at risk due to Taliban's Kushtepa canal?
In the 20th century, states and corporations fiercely competed for oil — the main strategic resource of the industrial age. In the 21st century, however, another, even more valuable resource has taken the forefront: water.
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Uzbekistan introduces cash rewards for voluntary surrender of weapons
SOCIETY | 15:07
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Bukhara oil refinery fined for market manipulation, Competition Committee keeps figures secret
SOCIETY | 15:06
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Authorities take action to contain hydrogen sulfide emissions at M-25 field
SOCIETY | 14:49
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Private universities facing licensing hurdles for law programs, Education Ministry invites them for talks
SOCIETY | 14:38
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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
SOCIETY | 14:27
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Energy tariff increase pushed back to May
SOCIETY | 14:16
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Muslim Board announces prayer timings for Ramadan Eid
SOCIETY | 12:19
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kaja Kallas discuss strengthening Uzbekistan-EU relations
SOCIETY | 11:42
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Artificial demand or system failure? The truth behind Uzbekistan’s car testing nightmare
SOCIETY | 18:31 / 27.03.2025
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Uzbekistan’s foreign trade hits $10.84 billion in two months as gold exports surge
BUSINESS | 18:28 / 27.03.2025
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Poverty aid, renewable energy, and more: What’s changing in Uzbekistan’s legislation from April 1?
SOCIETY | 18:26 / 27.03.2025
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Uzbekistan to reduce list of activities for self-employed individuals starting 2026
SOCIETY | 18:22 / 27.03.2025

12:40 / 28.02.2025
Senator sends inquiry to Preschool and School Education Ministry on child abuse cases in kindergartens
SOCIETY | 12:10 / 28.02.2025
POLITICS | 18:42 / 27.02.2025

From a football fan’s dream to reality: The story of a Fergana man who built his own Eiffel Tower
SOCIETY | 12:47 / 25.03.2025


“Drivers’ interests should come last” – Speed tolerance hike faces public backlash
SOCIETY | 15:44 / 22.03.2025


From anthem to exile: Family recalls Abdulla Oripov’s struggles and legacy
SOCIETY | 13:24 / 22.03.2025


"Open Budget" scandal: Pakhtachi medical chief forces employees to collect votes, insulting those who refuse
SOCIETY | 13:31 / 19.03.2025


Cancer, desperation, and a hospice that never opens: Why Uzbekistan’s terminally ill patients face a painful end
SOCIETY | 19:37 / 17.03.2025


A passion for English: Young Uzbek girl aims high with her language skills
SOCIETY | 16:54 / 15.03.2025


From Mercedes to Malibu: Uzbekistan’s top officials swap luxury cars for locally made vehicles
POLITICS | 14:15 / 13.03.2025


Who are Uzbekistan’s allies, and who could join in the future?
POLITICS | 16:23 / 06.03.2025
