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 December 17, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring a presentation by Abdulatifxon Anvarxonov, PhD candidate in Econometrics and Statistics. The event, titled “Maxsus iqtisodiy zonalar va iqtisodiy o‘sishning nazariy asoslari” (“Special Economic Zones and Theoretical Foundations of Economic Growth”), provided a platform for a timely and insightful discussion on the role of economic policy in national development.

Abdulatifxon Anvarxonov led a comprehensive examination of the design and function of special economic zones as key drivers of investment, innovation, and regional growth. His presentation offered a nuanced view of how theoretical economic frameworks are applied in real-world policy contexts, fostering an in-depth dialogue on strategies to stimulate sustainable economic development.

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.

On December 10, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring a presentation by Aziza Ibrokhimova. The event, titled “Museums, their development and contemporary analysis of visitor experience,” provided a platform for a rich and insightful discussion on the evolving role of cultural institutions.

Aziza Ibrokhimova led a compelling exploration of how museums have transformed from static repositories into dynamic centers of public engagement. Her presentation traced the historical development of these spaces while offering a nuanced, contemporary analysis of the factors that shape the modern visitor experience. The discussion fostered a stimulating dialogue on how museums balance education, preservation, and community interaction in the 21st century.