16.3.3 Participation in government research
Specialised Training on Research Methods and Data Analysis Successfully Concluded
On April 18th, the Center for Professional and Lifelong Education (CPLE), in collaboration with leading experts from WIUT — Prof. Dr. Nargiza Alimukhamedova, Dr. Bekzod Zakirov, and Kamoliddin Islam — successfully concluded a specialised training programme on Research Methods and Data Analysis for the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Research Institute of Legal Policy under the Ministry.
The Deputy Minister of Justice, Mr. Alisher Karimov, and WIUT Rector, Komiljon Karimov, attended the closing ceremony to award certificates to participants and explore future collaboration opportunities.
The course was designed for professionals new to research or seeking to strengthen their analytical capabilities. Participants gained essential knowledge and practical skills in core research methodologies relevant to the social sciences, particularly in the legal field.
We are proud to contribute to strengthening evidence-based policy-making and research capacity within public institutions.
WIUT Hosts Roundtable on “Uzbekistan After WTO Accession”
On September 10th, the Center for Policy Research and Outreach (CPRO) at WIUT hosted a roundtable on “Uzbekistan After WTO Accession: Path to Regional and Global Integration Through Trade.”
The event gathered distinguished experts, policymakers, and academics to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Uzbekistan’s accession to the WTO.
Key outcomes included the development of practical recommendations for Uzbekistan’s WTO journey, an analysis of the country’s integration into global markets, and the official launch of the Jean Monnet Module on “EU and Competition Law” - a significant step in advancing research on European economic standards.
High-Level Uzbekistan – United Kingdom Education Forum 2024
The second Uzbekistan-UK Education Forum is held between March 4-5, 2024. Organized through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the British Council in Uzbekistan, the University of Westminster, and Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), this forum serves as a key platform to address fundamental priorities within higher education in both Uzbekistan and the UK.
Discussions centred on the impact of higher education policies, practices, and partnerships, highlighting their critical role in advancing academic excellence, fostering global cooperation and positive change. Moreover, the forum enabled the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Advance Higher Education (UK) as well as the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA UK).
