About UA
The Uyghur Academy (UA) is founded on September 9th 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey, by nine Uyghur scholars and researchers. Currently the Uyghur Acaddemy has hundreds of researchers, writers, specialists, and students from various countries and regions all over the world as its dedicated members. As a legal research organization, the Uyghur Academy aims to contribute to the advancement of Uyghur national science and education, furthering of Uyghur national enlightenment, and preparation of essential scholars.
The Academy’s Mission
1) Contribute to the advancement of Uyghur national science and education by promoting the organization and collaboration among Uyghur intellectuals.
2) Promote the Uyghur national enlightenment and the preservation of Uyghur national identity.
3) Assist the preparation of Uyghur scholars and specialists in essential scientific fields.
The Academy’s Vision
Encouraging Uyghur intellectuals to work together to awaken the Uyghur national spirit and protect its national identity, as well as to work for the development of talented young Uyghurs in key areas in which Uyghurs need.
The Academy’s Structure
Since its establishment, following the participation of hundreds of Uyghur intellectuals from twenty countries, such as Turkey, EU, USA, Japan, Australia, and the Uyghur Region, as Uyghur Academy Council member, Academy member, candidate member, and Academy representative, the organization has become an academic society that promotes the advancement of national science and education, and the growth of Uyghur national sense and awareness.
After the first three sessions organized in Istanbul, Turkey, on May8th 2010, November 18th 2012, and August 23rd 2015, the Uyghur Academy attained its current state as a well-structured “Uyghur Research Society” through holding democratic elections (secret ballot) and improving its organizational structure by adequately addressing weaknesses.
Despite severe financial constraints, the Uyghur Academy is carrying out its activities without official funding from any country or organization, and only through financial contributions and tireless efforts of its members with the existence and future development of the Uyghur nation as their great vision.
Current Chairmen of Uyghur Academy
Rishat Abbas, Ph.D
Current Chairman of the Uyghur Academy
Since December 11th 2021
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Uyghur Academy Foundation (TURKEY):
Mağfiret Kamal Yunusoğlu, PhD
Chairman of the Uyghur Academy Foundation, TURKEY
Since July 30th 2023
Uyghur Academy – USA:
Ablez Abduqadir, PhD
2nd Term Chairman of the Uyghur Academy, USA
Since May 25th 2020
Uyghur Academy – Europe:
Abduxukur Abdurixit, PhD
First Chairman of the Uyghur Academy, Europe
Since November 10th 2018 …
Uyghur Academy – Australia:
Nijat Imin, PhD
2nd Chairman of the Uyghur Academy – Australia
Since December 08th 2022 …
Uyghur Academy – Euroasia:
Prof. Alimzhan Khamrayev
First Chairman of the Uyghur Academy – Euroasia
Since September 09th 2020 …
Uyghur Academy – Canada:
Esqer Himit, PhD
First Chairman of the Uyghur Academy – Canada
Since September 24th 2021 …
Uyghur Academy – Japan:
Muhter Abdurahman, PhD
First Chairman of the Uyghur Academy – Japan
Since December 11th 2021 …
Former Staffs
The following is a list of the academy’s Honorary Chairmen and Chairmen with great contributions since its foundation:
Honorary Chairmen
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Erkin Sidick, Ph.D
(Senior Researcher in Optic Physics,USA)
First Honorary Chairman of the UA
September 9th 2009 – September 21st 2013
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Shoukhrat Mitalipov, Ph.D
(Senior Researcher in Biology, USA)
Second Honorary Chairman
September 21st 2013 – October 10th 2015
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(Senior Researcher in Medicine,USA)
Third & Fourth Honorary Chairman
October 10th 2015 – December 11th 2021
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Chairmen
Abdulhamit Karahan
The Founding Chairman of the UA
(Nuclear Engineer, Turkey)
September 9th 2009 – May 9th 2010
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Professor Alimcan İnayet, PhD
First Chairman of the UA
(Professor at Institute of Turkish World Studies of Ege University , Turkey)
May 9th 2010 – November 18th 2012
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Ablet Turan, Ph.D
Second Chairman of the UA
(Cardiologist, Turkey)
November 18th 2012 – August 23rd 2015
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Abdulhamit Karahan
Third Chairman of the UA
(Nuclear Engineer, Turkey)
August 23rd 2015 – August 23rd 2018
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Professor Alimcan İnayet, PhD
4th Chairman of the UA
(Professor at Institute of Turkish World Studies of Ege University , Turkey)
August 24th 2018 – 19th June 2021
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Ferhat Kurban Tanrıdağlı, PhD
1st Chairman of the Uyghur Academy Foundation – Turkey
(Turcology researcher and Chinese expert , Turkey)
19th June 2021 – 15th July 2023
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Erkin Ablez, PhD
1st Chairman of the Uyghur Academy – USA
(Medical Researcher, USA)
20th May 2018 – 25th May 2020
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The Academy’s Main Activities
Organize seminars and conferences
1) For Uyghur researchers, writers and specialists
2) For Uyghur Master’s and Ph.D students
3) On Uyghur language studies
4) On commemoration of Uyghur philosophers
5) Tewpiq Scholarship Program
6) Assist Uyghur Master’s and Ph.D students with university application and preparation
7) Uyghur Academy website and E-Library service
8) Organize Academic lectures
9) Organize Academic Talks, Discussions, and Round Tables
Logoes of the Uyghur Academy:
1. PDF Version Logoes of Uyghur Academy
2. Vectorel Logoes of Uyghur Academy
3. PNG Version
2. JPEG Version
