On January 12, 2024, a scientific seminar was organized by the featuring Dr. Philip Costa Brunelli, an associate professor from the School of International Relations at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. The seminar focused on the topic of “Central Asia, International Relations Theory, and Research Methods”.

During the seminar, the expert provided a detailed overview of the prospects for regional development in Central Asia, as well as positively assessed Uzbekistan's initiatives to enhance cooperation among the countries in the region.

The scientific seminar was attended by acting Vice-rector for scientific affairs and innovations of the UWED N. Nugmanov, Deputy Director of the IAIS A.Umarov,  professors and doctoral students of UWED.

At the conclusion of the event, researchers from UWED and IAIS were able to obtain answers to their questions and discuss plans for the implementation of collaborative research projects.