Today, 170 doctoral students are carrying out their research activities at Jizzakh State Pedagogical University.

A meeting was held with the participation of University Rector Maqsudjon Yuldashev to discuss their scientific research, the effectiveness of using the available facilities, and current issues. Opening the meeting, Rector Maqsudjon Yuldashev said in his speech:

“Today, the university’s scientific potential makes up only 34 percent. Unfortunately, this figure is not encouraging. Despite the opportunities being created, only two doctoral graduates defended their dissertations last year. This is not the result we were expecting. The trust placed in the doctoral students is not being justified,” he emphasized

In his remarks, the rector called for a deep sense of responsibility and accountability, placing special emphasis on the following points:

• At present, there are 21 doctoral students in their 3rd year of study, but only 8 of them have passed the department seminar.

• Most doctoral students are waiting passively instead of taking initiative.

• In order to achieve positive results, it is necessary to increase initiative, active research efforts, and a sense of responsibility.

“We need to identify the problem together and find a solution. Otherwise, we will once again lag behind with last year’s results,” said the head of the university.

During the meeting, the questions and suggestions of the doctoral students were heard. In particular:

• the opening of online foreign language courses,

• including doctoral students, along with teachers, in foreign internships,

• strengthening the incentive system,

• and the proposal to establish a group of professors to provide direct support to doctoral students was endorsed.

At the end of the event, Rector Maqsudjon Yuldashev described this meeting as “the prologue to introduction and dialogue,” and said: “There should be no issues that make life difficult for doctoral students at our university. Make the most of the opportunities provided to you. From today onward, all of you are my students.”