Centre for Academic Development:
Advancing Academic Excellence and Professional Development
What challenges can we help you solve?
Lack of quality CPD training for teachers.
Lack of up-to-date teaching methods and digital skills.
Limited access to online courses in the educational sphere.
Lack of support in developing teaching materials.
The challenge of finding high-quality teaching resources.
We create a new quality of academic development
CAD is WIUT's centre of excellence, offering modern CPD courses, teacher support, resources for developing teaching methodology, and a digital platform for academic initiatives.
International education standards
Training delivered in Uzbek, English, and Russian
Hybrid learning format
Access to WIUT expertise
Consultations
Our services
Professional Development
We design and deliver workshops, seminars, and certificate programmes on innovative pedagogy, leadership, and research.
Peer-to-Peer Learning
By drawing on the expertise of our own academic community, we foster knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Resources and Support
The Centre offers online toolkits, recorded sessions, and guidance to support self-paced learning and professional growth.
Accreditation and Partnerships
We pursue collaborations with national and international institutions and explore global accreditation opportunities to align our CPD practices with international standards.
Induction and Research Training
Tailored programmes, such as Teaching at WIUT for new staff and research skills courses, help academics thrive in their roles and contribute to the university's scholarly community.
About us
The Centre for Academic Development (CAD) at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) is dedicated to advancing excellence in teaching, learning, and academic leadership across the university. Established under the School of Law, Technology and Education, the Centre supports the professional growth of academic staff from all schools and departments, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
To support academic staff, the Centre provides structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that enhance teaching quality, enrich research capacity, and strengthen leadership skills.
Our Commitment
The Centre is committed to:
Elevating the quality of teaching and learning at WIUT.
Strengthening student outcomes and satisfaction.
Encouraging evidence-based innovation in pedagogy.
Recognising and celebrating staff engagement in CPD through certification and digital credentials.
Through these initiatives, the Centre for Academic Development plays a pivotal role in realising WIUT's vision of delivering world-class education in Uzbekistan and beyond.
Our Experts and Trainers
kurazbaev@wiut.uz
dgulyamova@wiut.uz
s.sultanov@wiut.uz
o.isakov@wiut.uz
amalikov4@wiut.uz
b.alimov@wiut.uz
oganiev@wiut.uz
f_yodgorova@wiut.uz
s.inoyatova@wiut.uz
dabdigapparov@wiut.uz
a.ismailov@wiut.uz
pkiran@wiut.uz
mbakhadirov@wiut.uz
jmallabaev@wiut.uz
r.dusmuratov@wiut.uz
urahimova@wiut.uz
isaydazimova@wiut.uz
lmakovskaya@wiut.uz
kh.begmatova@wiut.uz
Teaching & Learning
Symposium
The Teaching & Learning Symposium is an annual academic platform organised by the Centre for Academic Development (CAD) at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), aimed at fostering a culture of quality in teaching, learning, and academic innovation in higher education.
Our Partners
