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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.
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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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Kazakhstan and EU begin talks on visa facilitation agreement
SOCIETY | 14:54
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Uzbekistan Airways prepares for IPO and adopts international accounting standards
SOCIETY | 14:53
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Kyrgyzstan proposes new approach to redirect Siberian rivers for Central Asia's water needs
SOCIETY | 14:37
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Former 'Toshshahartransxizmat' chief and 20 others sentenced in corruption case
SOCIETY | 14:35
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New law proposes lower penalties for vehicle tinting violations
SOCIETY | 13:41
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Uzbekistan to reward international Olympiad winners with nearly 1 billion UZS
SOCIETY | 13:17
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev pardons 488 convicts
SOCIETY | 13:16
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Rising labor migration: Where are Uzbeks finding work?
SOCIETY | 13:15
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Uzbekistan's car production shows modest growth, with Cobalt and Onix leading
SOCIETY | 17:00 / 28.03.2025
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Gold price hits record high in Uzbekistan, surpassing 1.3 million UZS per gram
SOCIETY | 16:30 / 28.03.2025
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Uzbekistan aims to increase green energy share to 50% by 2030
POLITICS | 16:00 / 28.03.2025
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New customs system to speed up vehicle inspections with "Green" and "Red" corridors
SOCIETY | 15:52 / 28.03.2025

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
