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Winners of the "Student of the Year" National Academic Competition Announced
18 Jun. 08:49The final round of the "Student of the Year" national academic competition was jointly organized by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the National Center of Trade Unions, and the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization. According to the "Turkmenistan" newspaper, 27 students who excelled in preliminary stages with their talent and academic prowess qualified for the final phase of the tournament.
Over the course of the two-day event, the jury comprehensively evaluated the participants based on their cumulative grade point average, involvement in various academic contests, the quality of their scientific research, intellectual property certificates, and their contributions to public and community awareness campaigns. On the final day, the results of written examinations covering modern Turkmen society and computer technologies were announced. These newly acquired points were added to the previous scores to finalize the grand list of winners.
Ultimately, Daniyar Emirkulyyev, a 4th-year student at the International University for the Humanities and Development, successfully met all criteria and outperformed his competitors with a top score of 67.55 points, earning the prestigious title of "Student of the Year." First place was awarded to Baynazar Muhammedow, a 4th-year student at the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan.
Second place went to Gurtgeldi Hanow, a 4th-year student at the Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute, alongside Gundogdy Aymammedow, a 4th-year military student at the Border Institute of Turkmenistan. Third place was shared among Rahat Atayew, a 4th-year military student at the National Security Institute of Turkmenistan; Muhammedaly Atabayew, a 6th-year student at the Myrat Garryýew Turkmen State Medical University; Batyr Ovezmyradow, a 3rd-year student at the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute; Hajymyrat Ilimow, a 3rd-year student at the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports; and Guwanch Yoldashow, a 3rd-year student at the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding.
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Turkmen Journalists and Experts Participated in the OSCE Central Asia Media Conference in Bishkek
10 Oct. 13:57On October 9–10, 2026, the capital of Kyrgyzstan hosted a major OSCE Central Asia Media Conference, bringing together leading experts, government officials, civil society representatives, and media professionals from across the region. Entitled "Building Shared Reality: Information Integrity, Media Ethics and Trust in the Digital Age," this high-level forum addressed the most pressing contemporary challenges, including the transformation of information ecosystems, the impact of Big Tech, the deployment of artificial intelligence systems, and the digital safety of media workers.
The significance of this conference is profound, serving as an essential platform for building cross-border dialogue, reinforcing professional journalistic standards, and collectively shaping regional solutions amidst rapid digitalization.
Throughout the rich program of the forum, participants discussed a wide array of topics ranging from independent self-regulation standards and source protection to practical tools for AI integration in newsrooms and gender-sensitive approaches to journalists' safety. Representatives from Turkmenistan took an active part in the conference sessions, highlighting national priorities within the broader regional framework. Specifically, during discussions on implementing OSCE policy guidelines, Turkmen delegation member emphasized the importance of a phased approach to developing the media environment—one grounded in studying international experience, expert dialogue, and adaptation to national and linguistic realities.
Key topics included digital platform transparency, the development of Turkmen-language AI models, media economic sustainability, and copyright protection in the era of AI. Additionally, Azat Seyitmuhammedov, founder of Arzuw News, shared practical insights into deploying generative artificial intelligence to optimize workflows in smaller local newsrooms.
The conference underscored that continuous multilateral dialogue among Central Asian nations and international partners, including the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, is vital for successfully navigating the technological challenges of the future.
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