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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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Hidden passages and robust design: Unveiling Tashkent Metro’s secrets and safety as a potential shelter
SOCIETY | 20:33 / 21.04.2025
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MPs defend AI regulation bill, stress soft approach over harsh punishments
SOCIETY | 19:05 / 21.04.2025
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President Mirziyoyev awards Uzbekistan U-17 team for historic victory in Asian Cup
SPORT | 17:27 / 21.04.2025
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Millions of views and counting: How a young Uzbek engineer’s YouTube videos went viral
SOCIETY | 17:25 / 21.04.2025
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Elyorbek Karimov named mayor of Andijan city following leadership shakeup
POLITICS | 17:25 / 21.04.2025
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to visit Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 15:10 / 21.04.2025
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Tashkent judge allegedly stole car while drunk: Investigation launched
SOCIETY | 15:09 / 21.04.2025
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“We did it for you!” says Tax Committee while making life harder for ordinary people by slashing duty-free limits
SOCIETY | 13:41 / 21.04.2025
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Tashkent and Moscow discuss localizing migration checks for Uzbek workers
SOCIETY | 13:10 / 21.04.2025
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Former lawmaker Rasul Kusherbayev investigated for online remarks
SOCIETY | 13:08 / 21.04.2025
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New rules hit small importers: Uzbekistan drastically cuts duty-free import limits for travelers
SOCIETY | 12:05 / 21.04.2025
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Several Bukhara police officials fired amid criticism over law enforcement gaps
SOCIETY | 12:04 / 21.04.2025

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

Hidden passages and robust design: Unveiling Tashkent Metro’s secrets and safety as a potential shelter
SOCIETY | 20:33 / 21.04.2025


“I chose to study in Abu Dhabi for its safety” – NYUAD’s full scholarship winner Mukhlisa Mamatova
SOCIETY | 20:06 / 11.04.2025


Strategic partnership, transport corridors, critical minerals and more – Samarkand summit highlights
POLITICS | 19:10 / 09.04.2025


Greenery disappears as road expands: Tree uprooting in Boysun sparks public outcry
SOCIETY | 13:08 / 05.04.2025


Ukraine, Afghanistan, energy, transport corridors, and raw materials – What issues considered in Samarkand summit
POLITICS | 13:05 / 05.04.2025


The story of a student who transformed a container into a learning center in Fergana’s Vodil
SOCIETY | 17:10 / 03.04.2025


Unlocking opportunities with IELTS: How British Council supports IELTS success in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:30 / 03.04.2025


Market manipulation? Leapmotor’s import ban sparks controversy
BUSINESS | 15:37 / 03.04.2025
