Fayziyeva M., Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at Afrasiab University, first organised a seminar for research coordinators. Following the Vice-Rector’s instructions, the issues raised were subsequently addressed within the departments.

As part of this initiative, the Department of Languages held a discussion seminar on developing research, improving the effectiveness of research activities and strengthening the research capacity of academic staff.

The seminar covered the following topics:

• Organising research seminars and conferences at the university;
• Establishing regular research seminar activities;
• The DORA Declaration and its significance for research activities;
• Publishing articles in journals indexed in the international Scopus database;
• Developing the “Ustoz-shogird” mentoring system;
• Procedures for appointment to acting professor and acting associate professor positions, and the requirements of the relevant regulations.

The seminar supports efforts to improve research activities within the department, increase publication activity in international academic journals and promote the research and professional development of academic staff.