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Towards the Robot Olympics: Turkmen Students to Compete Internationally in Panama
27 Oct. 13:55A team of Turkmen school students will take part in the “First Global Challenge 2025”, an international robotics competition often called the “Olympics of Robots.” The event will be held in Panama from October 29 to November 1, with young participants from 190 countries expected to attend.
Representing Turkmenistan will be the “Oguzrobot” team from Ashgabat Specialized School No. 97, where students receive advanced language education. The team members are Ismail Charyyev, Emirhan Gylychmuhammedov, Aznawur Cholukov, Shirmuhammet Gulov, and Gurbangeldi Orazgeldiyev, led by their experienced teacher Myrat Sahetgulyyev.
The students have been preparing at the “Kämil bilim” Educational Center, focusing on robot design, software development, and performance testing.
“This competition is a valuable opportunity for our youth to gain international experience, enhance their creativity, and strengthen their engineering abilities,” said team mentor Myrat.
The 2025 challenge centers on environmental balance, encouraging young innovators to propose new solutions for protecting the planet.
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Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers
24 Aug. 14:45The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.
Key applicant requirements:
A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;
Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;
A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;
An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;
For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.
The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.
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