A national scientific and practical conference entitled “Current Issues in Research Activities: Modern Requirements and Opportunities” was held at the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It addressed the training of academic staff, the improvement of postgraduate education, and the promotion of academic integrity.

The conference was organised at the initiative of the Academy in cooperation with the Higher Attestation Commission under the Academy of Sciences, the Agency for Innovative Development, Tashkent State University of Law, the Academy of Justice, the University of Public Security, and the Customs Institute of the State Customs Committee. Representatives of legal education and research, young scholars and doctoral students participated in the event.

The conference addressed the improvement of postgraduate education, modern mechanisms and priority areas for training academic staff, as well as the development of scientific and innovative research at the Academy. Participants exchanged views on ensuring academic integrity, legal mechanisms for combating plagiarism and data falsification, and strengthening cooperation among research institutions, higher education organisations and young scholars.

The main presentations were delivered by Professor A. Shermukhamedov, Chief Scientific Secretary of the Higher Attestation Commission, and J. Sharipov, a representative of the Agency for Innovative Development. Presentations by scholars from Tashkent State University of Law, the University of Public Security, the Customs Institute and the Academy were also heard.

The conference concluded with discussions and a question-and-answer session. Participants exchanged views on improving research activities and the system for training academic staff.