Today, a meeting was held at the National University of Uzbekistan with the participation of the chairs and academic secretaries of academic councils responsible for awarding academic degrees. University Rector Inom Madjidov discussed key issues related to the councils’ work with the participants. The meeting included a comprehensive review of their current activities, achievements, existing challenges, and strategic priorities for the future.

During the meeting, particular attention was given to the changes planned for the activities of academic councils in 2027 in accordance with Presidential Decree No. PF-98 of May 26, 2026, as well as to the readiness of degree candidates for the forthcoming changes.

In particular, participants put forward their views and proposals on the effective organization and acceleration of the review and approval-for-defense procedures for high-quality dissertations, with a view to completing these processes by the end of the year. The meeting also emphasized the importance of strict adherence to the principles of academic integrity, transparency, and impartiality in the work of academic councils.

In addition, participants exchanged views on specific challenges encountered in the councils’ activities, the underlying causes of these issues, and potential solutions.