Head of the Higher Attestation Commission dismissed
A significant change has occurred in the leadership of the Higher Attestation Commission. In accordance with a Cabinet of Ministers decision, Ahmadbek Todjiyevich Yusupov has been dismissed from his post as Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission. This was announced by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.
Ahmadbek Yusupov had been serving in this position since November 11, 2015. Thus, he led the country's critical system for scientific degrees, dissertations, and attestation processes for nearly a decade.
The Higher Attestation Commission is a key structure in evaluating scientific potential and preparing Doctors of Science and Doctors of Philosophy. Therefore, it is natural that this change in leadership is being closely watched by the scientific community.
In recent months, discussions surrounding the activities of the Higher Attestation Commission had intensified. In early April, President of the Academy of Sciences Shavkat Ayupov criticized the commission's work, to which the commission issued an official rebuttal.
It was recently revealed that Shavkat Ayupov presented his proposals to the head of state. During this meeting, a proposal was put forward to transfer the Higher Attestation Commission from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation to the Academy of Sciences.
This proposal suggests that governance in the scientific environment, attestation processes, and reforms in the field of science may reach a new stage. If the commission is transferred to the Academy of Sciences, approaches to awarding scientific degrees and evaluating research may change.
Ahmadbek Yusupov's dismissal, occurring against the backdrop of these discussions, has generated significant interest in scientific circles. So far, no additional information has been provided regarding who will be the next head of the commission or what changes will be implemented in its structure.
In short, Ahmadbek Yusupov has been dismissed from the post of Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission. He had held this position since 2015. Recent criticisms surrounding the commission and the proposal to transfer it to the Academy of Sciences suggest that serious changes in the scientific field may be underway. An 'update' is beginning in the science system; the main question now is whether these changes will yield results.
