The Institute of Social and Political Sciences is launching a reading challenge, giving participants the opportunity to read a book and win cash prizes.

All institute staff and students are eligible to participate.

The selected book is Brian Tracy’s “21 Ways to Improve Efficiency”. The deadline for finishing the book is 7 December.

Winners will be determined through an online quiz consisting of 10 questions about the book. The quiz will begin at the same time for all participants.

Prizes for winning staff and faculty members:

• 1st place — 500 000 soums;
• 2nd place — 400 000 soums;
• 3rd place — 300 000 soums.

Prizes for winning students:

• 1st place — 500 000 soums;
• 2nd place — 400 000 soums;
• 3rd place — 300 000 soums.

Winning students will receive cash prizes and diplomas signed by the rector. First-place winners will also receive a book signed by the rector.