Rectors of Uzbekistan's state universities to be vetted for suitability for their posts

The decision was made at a meeting with rectors of state universities, which, according to Podrobno.uz, took place on November 6. Minister of Education and Science Erkinjon Turdimov, as Nuz.uz writes, denied reports about the dismissal of five rectors. According to him, strict warnings were issued to four heads.

According to the ministry's press service, 13,800 state university graduates of 2026 remained without jobs. Out of 29,700 analyzed units of educational literature, 5,500 were published more than 20 years ago, and for a number of subjects there are no textbooks at all. The meeting also discussed delays in the construction of student dormitories and shortcomings in studying how students live in rented housing.

Rectors have been instructed to eliminate the identified shortcomings within the established deadlines. Within 15 days, they must hold reception sessions for students and teachers and resolve their problems on the ground, as well as prepare work plans for a month, a quarter, and a year.

As Nuz.uz reports citing the university's press secretary, the rector of the Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute, Botir Usmonov, was relieved of his post at his own request. The circumstances of this decision and its possible connection with unconfirmed information about violations at the institute that circulated on social networks have not been established.