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In a recent interview with Ozodlik Radiosi (Uzbek Service of RFE/RL), Sherzod Eraliev, a researcher at Lund University and a member of the MARS Project commented on the debate surrounding the growing recruitment of Indian workers to Russia and concerns about the possible replacement of Central Asian migrants.The discussion follows a series of official statements and media reports highlighting a si

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-project-member-comments-rfl-russias-changing-migration-landscape - 2026-05-27

Lund, Sweden – 4 March 2026The Department of Sociology of Law at Lund University hosted a lunch seminar bringing together researchers to examine the “Power of Silence” as an emerging research concept, treating silence not as an absence of meaning, but as a phenomenon that can be read, interpreted, and analyzed. The session, held in connection with the EU-funded MOCCA (Multilevel Orders of Corrupti

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/power-silence-lunch-seminar-explores-silence-studies-lens-politics-migration-and-knowledge - 2026-05-27

Lund, Sweden – 26 March 2026A research seminar hosted by the Department of Sociology of Law at Lund University brought together guest researchers from Central Asian universities to present ongoing work on corruption, integrity, and governance reform. The event formed part of the Department’s EU-funded collaboration portfolio, including projects focused on Central Asia such as MOCCA, MARS, and POLC

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/research-seminar-corruption-dynamics-and-digital-integrity-tools-uzbekistan-and-central-asia - 2026-05-27

Lund, Sweden – 7 April 2026Lund University’s Department of Sociology of Law hosted a seminar within the framework of the MOCCA project, bringing together visiting researchers completing secondments from several Central Asian institutions, including Kimyo International University in Tashkent, Andijan State University, Uzbekistan, Eurasian Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies in Kazakhstan and co

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mocca-project-research-seminar-highlighted-environmental-governance-and-taxation-corruption-research - 2026-05-27

Istanbul, Türkiye | 13–15 April 2026The Horizon Europe–funded project MARS: Non-Western Migration Regimes in a Global Perspective (Grant Agreement No. 101130177) successfully convened its Mid-Term Conference and Project Workshop in Istanbul, Türkiye, bringing together leading scholars, policymakers, and international organisations to examine migration governance beyond Western-centric frameworks.

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-project-hosts-mid-term-conference-and-workshop-migration-governance-non-western-contexts - 2026-05-27

The POLCA Project is pleased to share a new video report covering its recent conference in Istanbul, Türkiye.The report was produced by journalist Kudrat Babadjanov for Oyna, highlighting the conference discussions, participants, and the broader aims of the POLCA Project.The conference brought together scholars, experts, and project partners to discuss legal and governance reforms in Central Asia,

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/polca-conference-istanbul-featured-video-report-oyna-0 - 2026-05-27

Lund, Sweden – 21 & 28 April 2026Research seminars, organised under the Multilevel Orders of Corruption in Central Asia (MOCCA) project, were held at Lund University on 21 and 28 April 2026. The seminars brought together visiting and Lund-based researchers to discuss new research proposals focused on everyday corruption, perceptions of corruption, the role of informal practices in institutional an

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/guest-research-seminar-everyday-corruption-and-environmental-governance-uzbekistan - 2026-05-27

ISTANBUL, Türkiye – April 13-15, 2026. The Political Economy of Legal and Governance Reform in Non-Western Societies: Insights from Central Asia (POLCA) research project, funded by the European Commission and led by the Department of Sociology of Law at Lund University, recently convened two major international workshops in Istanbul. The events brought together more than 30 leading scholars, pract

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/polca-project-hosts-international-workshops-istanbul-exploring-alternative-institutions-and-legal - 2026-05-27

On June 1, 2026, NORCA will host a high-level Uzbekistan–Nordic dialogue on regional transformation, governance, and international cooperation as part of the NORCA research and policy engagement framework. NORCA Research Environment will host a high-level Uzbekistan–Nordic dialogue on regional transformation, governance, and international cooperation on June 1, 2026.The event is organized as part

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/norca-host-uzbekistan-nordic-dialogue-regional-transformation-and-cooperation - 2026-05-27

Lund, Sweden – 4 May 2026A MOCCA seminar brought together researchers and participants from Lund University and other partner institutions to examine higher education reform, transparency in business regulation, academic integrity, and the governance of personal data in Uzbekistan.The session combined a guest lecture by Dr. Iskandar Yuldashev, Rector of Tashkent International University, with rese

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mocca-research-seminar-examines-education-reform-transparency-and-governance-challenges-uzbekistan - 2026-05-27

Lund – 13 May 2026Research findings from the MOCCA project have reached a broad public audience through a major interview published in Gazeta.uz, one of Uzbekistan’s leading independent online media outlets. On 9 May 2026, the outlet published an in-depth interview with Kobil Ruziev, Associate Professor at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), examining systemic challenges within Uz

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mocca-research-uzbekistans-doctoral-system-published-gazetauz - 2026-05-27

LUND, SWEDEN On May 5–6, 2026, the Nordic Central Asian Studies Research Environment (NORCA) convened its first major workshop at Lund University, titled “Mapping the Nordic Research on Central Asia and Establishing Foundations.” The event gathered over 60 scholars, diplomats, and policymakers from across the Nordic region and Central Asia to consolidate research efforts and identify strategic gap

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/norca-research-environment-hosts-inaugural-workshop-mapping-nordic-research-central-asia - 2026-05-27

The launch of the project “MARS: Non-Western Migration Regimes in a Global Perspective” (MARS) took place in Istanbul on February 1-2, 2024. The project kick-off meeting brought together the researchers from all project partners to discuss the project idea, the implementation process and the researchers’ interests. 10 EU-based academic institutions and 13 academic and non-academic partners from va

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-project-kick-event-took-place-february-1-2-2024 - 2026-05-27

The MARS Workshop, titled "Methodological and Theoretical Approaches to Studying Migration and Mobilities in Non-Western Migration Locales," convened in Istanbul on February 3-4, 2024. It brought together both experienced and early-stage researchers of the MARS project to discuss methodologies and theories relevant to the study of migration in non-Western contexts. This event served as a platform

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-workshop-migration-methodologies-non-western-contexts - 2026-05-27

MARS Project Members Present Research on Migrant Precarity at CESS Conference in Almaty on June 6-9, 2024 Two members of the MARS project, Sherzod Eraliev and Rustamjon Urinboyev, participated in the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) conference held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from June 6-9, 2024. They presented their research as part of a panel titled "Migration from Central Asia to the European

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/presentation-research-migrant-precarity-cess-conference-almaty - 2026-05-27

MARS Project Members Participated in Aleksanteri Conference in Helsinki on October 23-25, 2024 Members of the MARS project recently participated in the Aleksanteri Conference, held at the University of Helsinki from October 23–25, 2024. The conference, titled "Resisting Authoritarianism in Eurasia: Civil Society and New Solidarities", provided a platform for discussion on pressing issues related t

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-project-members-participate-aleksanteri-conference-helsinki - 2026-05-27

Lund University hosted an MSCA Ambassador event for high-school students from Uzbekistan on December 6-7, 2024. 19 students from the Academic lyceum of University of World Economy and Diplomacy from Tashkent, Uzbekistan visited Lund University. 19 students (12 boys and 7 girls), accompanied by their four teachers, visited the department of Sociology of Law at Lund University. During their visit, M

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/msca-ambassador-event-high-school-students-uzbekistan - 2026-05-27

MARS project members participated in the joint conference of the CESS and ESCAS on January 8-10, 2025 in Lisbon A few MARS project members presented their research at the joint CESS and ESCAS conference, which took place on January 8–10, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. The international Conference «Geopolitics, Migrations and Identities in Central Eurasia» featured Professor Timur Dadabaev from the Inst

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/participation-joint-conference-cess-and-escas - 2026-05-27

PRESS RELEASE As part of the ongoing dissemination activities of the MARS (Non-Western Migration Regimes in a Global Perspective) project, a series of expert-led workshops were held at Uzbekistan National University from 7 to 10 March 2025. The sessions were conducted by Dilaver Khamzaev, a researcher at the Department of Sociology of Law at Lund University, Sweden. The workshops covered key topic

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-project-dissemination-event-uzbekistan-national-university - 2026-05-27

Press release The MARS project (Non-Western Migration Regimes in a Global Perspective) draws attention to the pressing issues confronting Uzbek women migrants in Turkey, as recently detailed by Ms. Ozoda Islomova, Director of the Uzbek Women’s Rights Centre – a key partner in the MARS consortium.In a recent interview with Kun.uz, Ms. Islomova shed light on the vulnerabilities faced by Uzbek women

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-project-partner-highlights-urgent-challenges-faced-uzbek-women-migrants-turkey - 2026-05-27