On December 9, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café featuring Dr. Alexandr Akimov, Associate Professor in Finance and Deputy Director at the Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, Griffith University.

Dr. Akimov led a compelling discussion on the Australian electricity market and its transition to net-zero emissions. His presentation offered a captivating examination of the market’s practical reforms, policy challenges, and technological pathways, providing valuable international insights relevant to Uzbekistan’s own energy sector development. The session fostered a timely and forward-looking dialogue on sustainability, economics, and energy policy.

On December 3, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring a presentation by Muxammadfoik Baxadirov. The event, titled “Does democracy affect management practices in private firms?,” provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on the intersection of political systems and corporate performance.

Muxammadfoik Baxadirov led a compelling exploration of the relationship between democratic governance and the quality of management practices in private firms. Drawing on data from 52 countries, his presentation offered a captivating examination of how strong democratic institutions—such as effective governance, transparency, and competitive markets—can foster superior management approaches in the private sector. The session fostered an essential discussion on the pathways through which democracy contributes to economic prosperity and firm-level excellence.

On November 26, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring a presentation by PhD candidate Dilafruz Kuchkorova. The event, titled "Financial literacy and business performance: evidence from rural female micro-entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan", provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.

Dilafruz Kuchkorova led a compelling exploration of the critical link between financial knowledge and entrepreneurial success. Her presentation offered a captivating examination of the challenges and opportunities for rural female micro-entrepreneurs, fostering an essential discussion on empowering participants to rethink the future of financial stability in Uzbekistan.

On November 19, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring a presentation by Senior Lecturer in Finance, Temur Makhkamov. The event, titled "Personal Finance in the context of Uzbekistan," provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on financial well-being.

Temur Makhkamov led a compelling exploration of money management strategies tailored to the unique economic landscape of Uzbekistan. His presentation offered a captivating examination of practical approaches for individuals to navigate their financial decisions, fostering an essential discussion on achieving greater financial stability.

On November 12, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring Munisa Turdibaeva, DSc candidate in "Management". The event, titled "Application of Analytical Hierarchy Processing to Export Strategy Prioritization: The Case of Uzbek Exporters in the Russian Market," provided a platform for a rigorous and insightful discussion on strategic decision-making for Uzbek businesses.

Munisa Turdibaeva led a captivating exploration of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) as a modern tool for strategic planning. She examined how this structured technique can be effectively applied to prioritize and optimize complex export strategies, offering valuable insights for businesses navigating the Russian market.

The session sparked a vibrant conversation among attendees, fostering an exchange of ideas on the practical application of analytical frameworks in international business. The Graduate Café once again served as a dynamic forum for thought leadership, empowering participants to rethink strategic approaches for Uzbek exporters.

On November 12, 2025, the Graduate School hosted a compelling session of the Graduate Café, featuring Dilfuza Karimova, a PhD candidate in "Management". The event, titled "The Impact of Leadership Style on Teachers' Work Engagement: Evidence from the Vocational Education Sector," provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on leadership dynamics within Uzbekistan's educational landscape.

Dilfuza Karimova led a captivating exploration of the critical relationship between leadership and educator motivation. Her presentation offered a compelling examination of how different leadership styles directly influence the work engagement and morale of teachers within the nation's vocational education system.

The session sparked a vibrant conversation among attendees, fostering an exchange of ideas on fostering more supportive and effective educational environments. The Graduate Café once again served as a dynamic forum for thought leadership and collaborative discussion, empowering participants to rethink the future of educational leadership in Uzbekistan.

On November 5, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring Fazilat Abduxamidova, a PhD candidate in Management. The event, titled "Development of the Subscription Economy in Uzbekistan," provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on the dynamic shift towards subscription-based business models in our region.

Fazilat Abduxamidova led a captivating exploration of this modern economic phenomenon, examining the challenges, opportunities, and future potential it holds for Uzbekistan.

The session sparked a vibrant conversation among attendees, fostering an exchange of ideas on how to successfully integrate and innovate within the burgeoning subscription economy. The Graduate Café once again served as a dynamic forum for thought leadership and collaborative discussion, empowering participants to rethink the future of commerce in Uzbekistan.

On October 15, 2025, Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring Mukhlisa Khamidova, a PhD candidate in Management. The event, titled "Reshaping Education Through a Global Lens," provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on integrating international approaches to inspire educational change in local contexts.

Mukhlisa Khamidova led a captivating exploration of innovative educational models from around the world, examining their potential application and adaptation in Uzbekistan. The presentation challenged conventional perspectives and highlighted the importance of a global mindset in developing future-ready education systems.

The session sparked a vibrant conversation among attendees, fostering an exchange of ideas on how to translate global innovations into meaningful local practice. The Graduate Café once again served as a dynamic forum for thought leadership and collaborative discussion, empowering participants to be concerned about the future of education.

On September 24, 2025, WIUT’s Graduate School hosted a Graduate Café session dedicated to the topic “Uzbekistan - Strategy 2030: priority goals and achieved results”

The session is presented by Dr. Nilufar Rashitova (Associate Dean of Graduate School), provided an engaging platform for graduate students, researchers, and participants to discuss the key priorities of the Uzbekistan–2030 Strategy and the progress achieved so far.

The event fostered an open dialogue where attendees exchanged views, asked questions, and reflected on the country’s long-term development agenda. The Graduate Café once again served as a space for intellectual exchange and meaningful discussion on issues of national importance in line with UN SDGs.