Objectives
The work of the centre is built around five core objectives. Together they provide an academic foundation, historical depth and modern infrastructure.
Five priority directions
Each objective serves a specific strategic outcome for the centre.
Comparative study of Turkic languages
Research into the phonetic, morphological, lexical and syntactic systems of Turkic languages using the comparative-historical method. This direction provides the academic foundation and standing of the centre.
Research into ancient and medieval sources
Reading, annotating and preparing for scholarly publication the Old Turkic (Orkhon-Yenisei), Old Uyghur and Chagatai written monuments. This gives the centre its historical depth.
Building a digital language corpus
Creating an annotated digital corpus of Turkic languages and developing online dictionaries and search systems. A modern research infrastructure is the result.
Academic conferences and seminars
Organising international and national conferences, seminars and academic clubs. This makes the centre visible in the scholarly community and builds a research school.
International cooperation
Establishing cooperation with foreign universities, research centres, diplomatic missions and international organisations. This raises both standing and funding opportunities.
The main forms of our work
The centre communicates its research results in four principal forms.
Scientific journals (ISSN)
An official academic platform: two periodicals, a peer-review system and DOI registration.
Conferences
Regular academic events create a scholarly environment and a space for debate.
Projects
Applied research projects deliver results and financial sustainability.
Academic clubs
Clubs at the centre build a research school among young scholars.
The centre in the information space
The centre's public image and communication channels are managed as a single system.
Website
Official source of information — turkology.ou.edu.uz
Scientific journal
Academic standing — “Turcology and Uzbek Studies”
Social media
Audience reach — Telegram, LinkedIn, Facebook
We are open to cooperation
We welcome your proposals for joint research, conferences and publishing projects.