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A growing academic community for Uzbek scholars in Japan

UAC Japan was built to strengthen belonging, collaboration, and professional visibility across Japanese universities and research institutions.

Uzbek Academic Club

A scholarly community uniting Uzbek students and researchers in Japan

Uzbek Academic Club is an academic community that helps our compatriots who study, conduct research, or are passionate about science in Japan exchange knowledge, experience, and ideas. The club brings together students, master’s and doctoral students, and researchers from many fields on a shared platform, fostering scholarly dialogue and collaboration among them.

Active for three years, the club holds its meetings in different regions of Japan. Gatherings in Kanto, Kansai, and Nagoya, as well as a meeting in Hokkaido, have helped connect compatriots across universities and regions. Through these meetings, participants meet new people and learn from one another’s research and experience.

Sharing research and learning together

One of the club’s core activities is giving researchers the opportunity to present their work and exchange views on it. At our meetings, we hear research presentations from a wide range of fields and discuss research questions, approaches, and findings. Participants can ask questions, share their perspectives, and look at research from a different point of view.

Topics spanning the social sciences, international relations, law, education, technology, and energy bring diversity to the conversations in our community. Discussing research from one field with people from other fields creates the ground for new questions, ideas, and collaborations.

Sharing experience and supporting one another

Studying and doing research in Japan brings everyone their own questions and challenges. Club meetings offer a welcoming space to share these experiences, learn from each other, and get advice. Young people just starting out in academia can talk with more experienced researchers and discuss their interests and future plans.

Alongside research presentations, book launches, themed discussions, and informal get-togethers are an important part of the club’s life. These conversations strengthen ties among our compatriots and, together with academic collaboration, help mutual trust and friendship grow.

Our goal

The goal of Uzbek Academic Club is to foster ongoing scholarly dialogue among Uzbek students and researchers in Japan, support the exchange of knowledge and experience, and open the way to new collaborations. We believe that every participant’s experience, questions, and ideas are valuable to the community.

Going forward, we will continue to bring together compatriots from different regions, encourage young researchers to take an active part, and widen an open space for dialogue for everyone interested in science.

If you are interested in science and want to share your research, gain new knowledge, and meet like-minded people — join our community!

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Who We Are

A professional academic community platform for Uzbek students, researchers, alumni, and institutional partners in Japan.

History of UAC in Japan

UAC Japan was founded to unify a growing community of Uzbek students, doctoral researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni across Japanese universities. It began as an informal network and is now evolving into a more structured academic platform.

Our History

Our history, meeting by meeting

The milestones of the club in chronological order, from the first gathering to today.

  1. May 27, 2024 Meeting

    First Meeting of the Year

    The Academic Club of young Uzbek researchers in Tokyo met at TUFS and welcomed new talent from across the Kanto region.

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  2. November 30, 2024 Meeting

    Kanto: Final Meeting of the Year

    Around 40 compatriots gathered at TUFS for the fourth and final Kanto meeting of the year, featuring a road-safety research talk and an open Q&A session.

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  3. January 25, 2025 Meeting

    Yokohama: First Meeting of the Year

    More than 20 compatriots gathered at Yokohama National University for the first meeting of the year, with talks on circular economy research, a new career portal, and visa matters.

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  4. April 12, 2025 Meeting

    Sixth Meeting at the University of Tsukuba

    The University of Tsukuba hosted the club’s sixth meeting, bringing together more than 30 compatriots for talks on exchange-rate misalignment and on resilience in Central Eurasia.

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  5. April 11, 2026 Meeting

    Meeting at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan

    More than 50 compatriots gathered at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan for an interactive discussion, book talks by our writers, and the launch of the Uzbek translation of “Gakumon no Susume”.

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Our Goal

What we are working towards

What the club is working towards, and the vision that guides it.

Our Mission

UAC Japan creates a trusted platform for Uzbek students, researchers, and alumni to exchange knowledge, build professional networks, and contribute to meaningful academic collaboration across Japan.

Our Vision

We aim to become the most connected and credible Uzbek scholarly network in Japan, linking emerging talent with senior researchers, universities, and innovation partners.

Our goal in detail

The goal of Uzbek Academic Club is to foster ongoing scholarly dialogue among Uzbek students and researchers in Japan, support the exchange of knowledge and experience, and open the way to new collaborations. We believe that every participant’s experience, questions, and ideas are valuable to the community.

Going forward, we will continue to bring together compatriots from different regions, encourage young researchers to take an active part, and widen an open space for dialogue for everyone interested in science.

Values

  • Academic integrity and intellectual openness
  • Mutual support across generations of scholars
  • Constructive collaboration with Japanese and international partners
  • Professional excellence with cultural responsibility

Organizational Structure

  • National Executive Board coordinating strategy and partnerships
  • Regional chapters responding to local member needs
  • Activity leads focused on research, events, and communications
Message from the President

UAC Japan exists to make every Uzbek scholar in Japan feel connected, visible, and supported. We are building a community that values rigorous scholarship, practical mentorship, and long-term partnerships that benefit both our members and the wider academic ecosystem.

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