On April 16, 2025, Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) hosted representatives from TBC Bank for a thought-provoking session titled "Linking Research and Industries." Organized by the WIUT Graduate School as part of the Graduate Café Research Seminar Series, the event provided a valuable platform to explore how academic research can align with and support industry needs.

During the session, participants had the opportunity to:

• Gain insights into current industry challenges and how research can address them
• Engage in interactive discussions with professionals from TBC Bank
• Discover opportunities for collaboration and impactful, career-oriented research

The event successfully highlighted the growing importance of academic-industry partnerships and opened doors for future cooperation.