The article analyzes ESG and firm performance in the pharmaceutical industry.

The 6th meeting of the Academic Council was held at the Samarkand branch of Tashkent State University of Economics. Within the framework of the meeting, faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academic and pedagogical activities, research, and effective contribution to the education system were duly recognized.

The National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education is conducting a national survey among university students and faculty members.
The survey is anonymous and aims to improve education quality and develop national rankings.

Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan is conducting a population and agricultural census. The collected data will support evidence-based policymaking, effective governance, and long-term sustainable development.

A youth employment and entrepreneurship support center was launched at the Samarkand branch of TSUE in cooperation with JSC Uzmilliybank.

At a video conference chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, concrete tasks were outlined to strengthen the protection of the rights and interests of Uzbek citizens living, working, and studying abroad, reaffirming the people-centered approach of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy.

Dr. Farhod Ahrorov, Vice Director for Academic Affairs of the Samarkand Branch of Tashkent State University of Economics, delivered a keynote speech at an international symposium hosted by Northwest A&F University, highlighting sustainable agriculture and knowledge exchange within the SCO framework.

Dongduk Women’s University (Seoul, South Korea) announces admission to the K-Silkroad Turkic Studies Master’s program for international students. Scholarships and benefits are available.
 Deadline: 12 January 2026

On December 23, 2025, at the Samarkand branch of Tashkent State University of Economics, PhD Associate Professor U.E. Giyosov delivered an open lecture on “Web Systems Development Project (KD)”. The lecture was held for the first time in Uzbekistan in a metaverse environment via the vacademia.uz 3D virtual university platform, in the Oqsaroy virtual hall.

Within the framework of this project, students of the RI-223 group from the Department of Digital Economy and Information Technologies explored the practical design and implementation of agentic artificial intelligence systems. The project focused on developing autonomous agents capable of planning actions, adapting to dynamic environments, and making independent decisions, while also enhancing students’ analytical, technical, and collaborative skills.