As part of the Graduate Café Discussion Series, the Graduate School (Research) successfully hosted a special meeting with Academician, Professor, Doctor of Economic Sciences Gʻulomov Saidahror Saidahmedovich on 25th February 2026.

The seminar, titled “Economic Reforms in New Uzbekistan,” brought together students, researchers, and faculty members for an engaging and insightful discussion on the country’s ongoing economic transformation. Academician, Professor Gʻulomov shared his perspectives on structural reforms, digital economy development, innovation policies, and the strategic priorities shaping Uzbekistan’s future.

On January 14, 2025, the Graduate School and the Learning Resources Centre (LRC) jointly hosted the first Graduate Café session of the new year. The event featured Iskander Raxmatullayev, LRC Enhancement Unit Specialist, who presented “An Introduction to LRC Research Portal: Functionality and Opportunities.”

This practical and informative session was designed to enhance the research capabilities of the academic community. Iskander Raxmatullayev provided a comprehensive overview of the LRC Research Portal, demonstrating its key functionalities, search capabilities, resource access, and integration with academic workflows.

The Graduate Café served as an interactive forum, empowering researchers with the digital tools and knowledge needed to support and streamline their academic projects and literature review processes. 

On January 22, 2026, the Graduate School hosted a special online session of the Graduate Café, featuring distinguished guest Dr. Bekhzod Khoshimov from NYU Abu Dhabi. The event, titled “AI Methods in Social Sciences,” provided an insightful exploration of how cutting-edge methodologies are transforming research across disciplines.

Dr. Khoshimov delivered a comprehensive introduction to the application of artificial intelligence in social science research. His presentation demonstrated how AI techniques—including machine learning and natural language processing—are being used to analyze complex social, economic, and entrepreneurial phenomena.

Participants actively engaged in the Q&A session, posing thoughtful questions on the practical implementation of AI tools, ethical considerations, and future methodological trends. This session served as a forward-looking forum for methodological innovation, inspiring interdisciplinary dialogue and equipping researchers with new perspectives on integrating AI into social science inquiry.

On December 24, 2025, the Graduate School hosted a dual-presentation session of the Graduate Café, featuring insights on macroeconomic measurement and social behavior.

Azizakhon Mukhammedova, PhD candidate in Econometrics and Statistics, opened the session with her presentation “Potential GDP and Output Gap.” She provided a clear and concise examination of these key macroeconomic concepts, focusing on their measurement and significance for economic policy and performance evaluation.

Azimjon Musamuhamedov, PhD candidate in Management, followed with “The role of income, happiness and norms on charitable giving in Uzbekistan.” His presentation explored the social and psychological drivers behind philanthropic behavior, analyzing how factors such as income, personal well-being, and social norms influence charitable decisions within the local context.

The session fostered a rich, interdisciplinary dialogue, bridging economic theory with behavioral insight in a dynamic academic forum.