Women's application in underrepresented subjects
Women and Girls in Science and Technology
Westminster International University in Tashkent celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, hosting a roundtable with women leaders and scientists of Uzbekistan.
Women and girls play a critical role in science and technology in Uzbekistan. The event provided a platform for dialogue for women scholars to share their stories, experiences and recommendations to strengthen their participation in the economy.
Widening Access to Higher Education: Inclusive University working group meeting
A session of the Working Group, dedicated to priority initiatives to support inclusion and presentation of the first draft of Inclusive Higher Education Good Practice Guide, was held at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovations (MHESI) of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The group, which includes key stakeholders from the MHESI, University Rectors, the British Council in Uzbekistan, and the University of Westminster, delved into key focus areas such as expanding educational opportunities for girls and women, creating provisions for individuals from low-income backgrounds, and supporting people with disabilities.
