BMU Research Workshop on Global Transformation

In partnership with the Cambridge Central Asia Forum (CCAF), Jesus College, University of Cambridge, the event brought together leading experts and scholars to discuss innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across Central Asia.

Distinguished speakers, including Sir Paul Grice, Prof. Siddharth Saxena, and researchers from Cambridge, KBTU, Nazarbayev University, UWED, and others, shared forward-looking insights on shaping resilient, knowledge-driven societies.

The event was held with the strong support and participation of BMU Rector Prof. Yuri Loktionov, whose leadership continues to strengthen the university’s global partnerships and research agenda. BMU also extends its sincere gratitude to the moderators - Prof. Siddharth Saxena, Prajakti Kalra, Prof. Timur Umarov, and Prof. Lionel Henderson - for guiding the discussions with insight and academic excellence.

This initiative reflects BMU’s ongoing commitment to fostering impactful dialogue, advancing research, and shaping a more resilient and equitable future through international collaboration.

Special gratitude to our distinguished speakers and researchers for their valuable contribution and active participation in the workshop:

Kecheng Liu, Akram Umarov, Giorgos Tsironis, Serik Orazgaliyev, Prajakti Kalra, Alisher Aldashev, Matthew Coak, Mirzohid Rakhimov, Holly Middleton-Spencer, Hayrullo Hamidov, Chokan Laumulin, Gulnoza Ismailova, Vepa Malikgulyyev, Coşkun Küçüközmen, Ramakant Dwivedi, Lalit Aggarwal