On May 1, 2025, a Scientific Seminar was held at WIUT to discuss the PhD dissertation of Dildara Gapparova in Management (08.00.13), titled "Talent Management in the Age of Digitalization and Automation in Uzbekistan." The event was attended by faculty, reviewers, other PhD candidates and the Rector Komiljon Karimov.

The dissertation, supervised by Farkhod Karimov and reviewed by Dr. Anil Kumar and Dr. Temur Makhkamov, received positive feedback for its timely focus and scholarly contribution. Following the discussion, the dissertation was formally recommended for proceeding to the next stage.

The Graduate School community congratulates Dildara Gapparova on this important academic achievement.

On 30 April 2025, Rajabbek Teshayev, PhD student in "Management" presented his research at the SOBE Research Colloquium titled "Improving Healthcare Management Tools in Uzbekistan Based on Foreign Experience." He highlighted the continued use of paper-based records in Uzbekistan’s healthcare system and proposed voice-to-text technology as a modern solution to improve efficiency. Drawing from international experience, on-site modelling, and experimental research, Teshayev demonstrated the potential of digital tools to ease administrative burdens and enhance patient care. The session concluded with engaging discussion on practical applications of the findings. Fruitful recommendations and feedback were provided to the presenter by experienced academic staff based on their experience and best international practices.

After several discussions, his dissertation was recommended to proceed to the next stage of defense/VIVA according to Supreme Attestation committee requirements.

On May 1, 2025, the Graduate School held a congratulatory ceremony to honor colleagues who received diplomas from the Supreme Attestation Committee during the current academic year. The ceremony was attended by faculty, staff, and colleagues in celebration of this significant academic milestone.

The following colleagues were recognized:

• Khikmatullo Urazbaev – Docent diploma
• Nodira Isamukhamedova – Docent diploma
• Lobar Babakhodjaeva – Docent diploma
• Nilufar Rakhimova – PhD diploma
• Zamira Ataniyazova – PhD diploma
• Anil Kumar – PhD diploma (nostrification)
• Hamid Waqas – PhD diploma (nostrification)

The Graduate School community extends heartfelt congratulations to all awardees for their hard work, dedication, and contributions to academic excellence.

On April 9, 2025, Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) hosted a research colloquium as part of the School of Business and Economics (SOBE) series, featuring Farrukh Ataev, a final-year PhD student in Econometrics and Statistics.

The presentation, titled “Total Factor Productivity Estimation: Evidence from the Great Silk Road Region,” explored the critical role of total factor productivity (TFP) in understanding economic growth and development.

Farrukh Ataev’s research highlights the efficiency with which inputs such as labor and capital are transformed into outputs, shedding light on the broader drivers of economic performance. Despite the strategic importance of the Silk Road region, comprehensive analyses of TFP in this area have remained limited—particularly within the context of Uzbekistan.

The presentation offered valuable insights for researchers and policymakers, enriching the academic discourse on productivity and its determinants in historically significant but under-researched regions. The session concluded with a thought-provoking discussion on the practical implications of improving productivity in the Silk Road economies.

After several discussions, his dissertation was recommended to proceed to the next stage of defense/VIVA according to Supreme Attestation committee requirements.