The first Doctoral School in Asian and Comparative Regionalism was successfully opened in Surabaya

The inaugural Doctoral School on Asian and Comparative Regionalism commenced successfully on 19 August 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia, hosted by the Faculty of Law at Airlangga University. This PhD-level initiative, generously supported by Airlangga University, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Maqsut Narikbayev University and Airlangga University. The event is a continuation and expansion of the three summer schools on comparative regionalism previously held in 2021, 2022, and 2023, now evolved into a more advanced and interdisciplinary academic platform.

The Doctoral School, jointly organized by Airlangga University, the United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) in Belgium, the International School of Economics at Maqsut Narikbayev University in Kazakhstan, and the International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism (North America), brought together 30 PhD students and young researchers from a diverse range of countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China, Indonesia, Ecuador, Malaysia, Belgium, and India. This international representation underscores the global significance of the topic and the event’s success in attracting a wide array of academic talent. Maqsut Narikbayev University’s strong representation at the event is led by Professor Ikboljon Qoraboyev, a member of the organizing committee, along with three PhD students specializing in economics. Their active participation highlights the university’s ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering international collaboration in the field of regionalism. The successful launch of the Doctoral School on Asian and Comparative Regionalism not only reflects the dedication of all involved parties but also sets the stage for future endeavors in legal education, research, and international collaboration.