We are excited to announce our 1st Westminster Doctoral Research Network (WeNeRD) platform for PhD/DSc students and early-career researchers specializing in Management (08.00.13) and Econometrics & Statistics (08.00.06) fields. This two-day workshop aims to bring together doctoral students and recent PhD graduates from across Uzbekistan Higher Education and Research Institutions, providing a unique opportunity to network, collaborate, share ongoing work and receive critical feedback as well as professional mentorship.
WeNeRD will feature various academic sessions, including:
- Research Presentations: PhD/DSc students will have the chance to present their ongoing research findings through poster sessions and oral presentations.
- Keynote Talks: Renowned academics and scholars will share insights on current trends and methodologies in two broad disciplines Management and Economics..
- Seminars & Workshops: Interactive sessions focusing on research methodologies, data analysis, publishing strategies, early-career mentorship and academic writing
- Panel Discussions, Networking & Collaboration Opportunities: A chance to connect with fellow doctoral students, faculty members, and industry experts to explore potential research collaborations.
Who Should Attend?
- PhD/DSc students and recent PhD/DSc graduates in Management (08.00.13) and Econometrics & Statistics (08.00.06) from universities and research institutions across Uzbekistan.
- The paper draft / research proposal should contain information on methods and data used and have a minimum of 1,000 words.
- The workshop participation is free of charge.
Why Participate?
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of research topics and people within your field.
- Receive extensive feedback on your on-going research from an assigned mentor.
- A fast track for international publication of accepted papers in the Silk Road: A Journal of Eurasian Development.
- Coffee breaks and lunches for all participants during the workshop.
Important dates:
Registration deadline (Extended Abstract): 15th May 2025
Notification of acceptance: 25th May 2025
Event date: 5-6 June 2025
How to Apply?
Registration link: https://forms.gle/eMLmC8nKVnMfbohG6
For inquiries, please contact research@wiut.uz (+998712387415)
About WIUT
Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) is the first International University in Uzbekistan and the first of its kind in Central Asia to offer International Higher Education. It is fully recognized by the University of Westminster in London. WIUT`s mission is to provide education and research opportunities of international standards that contribute to the intellectual, social, and professional development of communities in Central Asia and internationally.
WIUT has been a member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) since 2019. The UN SDSN was set up in 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society.
WIUT, as a member of the UN SDSN, is fully committed to promoting activities and events and discovering new prospects for the SDGs in Uzbekistan and Globally.
Since its founding in 2002, WIUT scholars and students have engaged in research in Uzbekistan, Central Asia, and throughout the world. Lately, policy reforms have multiplied the need to support the government and private sector decision-making with evidence from solid research. With a strong independent voice, WIUT is the choice of many organizations when they need quality analysis and recommendations. WIUT established the Scientific Council in response to high demand in the labor market of Uzbekistan to researchers and higher education professionals with postgraduate degrees, specifically PhD and DSc.
The Scientific Council at WIUT, numbered 29.06.2019.I.85.01, is a platform where PhD and DSc candidates from local universities may defend their dissertations to get PhD or DSc degrees in Management and Econometrics & Statistics subject area. The Council was approved by the Supreme Attestation Commission (SAC) on 29.06.2019.
Building Blocks
• Research Focused Academic Staff
• Center for Policy Research and Outreach (CPRO)
• innoWIUT Entrepreneurship Lab
• Bloomberg Lab
• Research Society
• Researcher Support Schemes
• PhD / DSc (Graduate Studies)
• Silk Road: A Journal of Eurasian Development
• International Research Collaboration
• Regular Research Events
• Research Portal & Software
• Learning Resource Center (LRC)
• Research Governance
• Research Promotion
• Research Clusters
• Graduate Cafe
• SOBE Colloquium
• SOLTE Colloquium
• Research Funds
Multiple Disciplines
WIUT’s subject areas Business Management, Business Information Systems, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Global English provide the primary platform for WIUT`s disciplinary and interdisciplinary research.
Mission
To provide International Standards of Education and Research Opportunities that contribute to the Intellectual, Social and Professional development of the Central Asian communities as well as Global Community.
Graduate School of Westminster International University in Tashkent offers local Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) and DSc (Doctor of Science) programmes in two disciplines:
- Management (08.00.13)
- Econometrics & Statistics (08.00.06).
These programmes operate based on local (Uzbek) requirements. The mode of study for Ph.D./DSc programmes is both full-time and part-time (as an Independent researcher).
Admission requirements and study at the Graduate School will be based on the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated May 22, 2017 No. 304 “On Measures to Further Improve the System of Postgraduate Education”.
Supreme Attestation Commission under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation is the state body that controls the quality of graduate education and awards graduate degrees (Ph.D. and DSc) in Uzbekistan.
Supervisors: https://science.wiut.uz/en/supervisors
