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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 to export uranium to France via Russia under €9M deal
SOCIETY | 19:11
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Government buildings in Uzbekistan to observe Earth Hour by cutting power for 60 minutes on March 25
SOCIETY | 19:10
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Uzbekistan launches reforms for national cohesion and expat links
SOCIETY | 15:16
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Visiting relatives, education and medical treatment: Statistics Committee provides data on tourism purposes of citizens for January
TOURISM | 15:15
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Uzbekistan open to dialogue on Taliban’s Qosh Tepa Canal
SOCIETY | 14:13
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Saudi Arabia frees 19 Uzbeks after embassy talks
SOCIETY | 13:59
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Bukhara’s new international airport to open by late 2026
SOCIETY | 13:44
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Kyrgyzstan’s air carrier Asman Airlines may launch flights to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:40
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New industrial hub to be established in Samarkand with Chinese partnership
SOCIETY | 13:29
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Inflation fears soar to two-year peak in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:20
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Uzbek military personnel compete with U.S. National Guard Special Units at Camp Shelby
SOCIETY | 13:11
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Uzbek judoka wins gold at Tbilisi Grand Slam tournament
SPORT | 12:56

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

“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


Intermediary real estate firms under investigation for allegedly embezzling billions of UZS
SOCIETY | 19:30 / 20.02.2025
