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Kazakhstani school students have delivered highly successful performances at two prestigious international robotics tournaments under the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program, capturing top honors and solidifying the exceptional training standards of domestic teams. The Western Edge Premier Event 2026 took place in Long Beach, California, bringing together 88 of the strongest teams from more than 11 countries worldwide. The tournament united young engineers, programmers, and de

The Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zakharieva. The key focus of the meeting was the expansion of research and innovation cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, including the participation of Kazakhstani universities, scientific organizations, research centers, and innovative companies in European research progr

In Astana, within the framework of the Second High-Level International Conference "Sustainable Development in Eurasia," thematic sessions were held dedicated to the implementation results of the UN Sustainable Development Goals until 2030, the formation of a new global agenda, and discussions on the key challenges of sustainable development. The first session, titled "Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Implementation Results," was moderated by Igor Yurgens, Director of the M

The corresponding agreements were reached as part of developing academic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation with the Pomeranian University (Pomeranian Academy) in Słupsk, Republic of Poland. The new center will allow students to study the Polish language, gain a deeper understanding of Polish culture, and strengthen cultural ties between the two countries. During the negotiations, a delegation led by Bolat Tlep, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Abai KazNPU, and Maksat Z

The grand opening of the joint KazNU – XUST bioconversion laboratory took place at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The new research center, established in close partnership with the Xi’an University of Science and Technology, is located at the university's Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. Speaking to the event participants, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, Chairman of the Board - Rector of Al-Farabi KazNU, emphasized that this project is a strategically important vector for th

On May 28, 2026, the panel session "Artificial Intelligence and the New Paradigm of Competition: Threat or Driver of EAEU Cross-Border Market Development?" took place in Astana within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Forum. The event was organized by the Eurasian Economic Commission jointly with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The session participants discussed the impact of artificial intelligence technolog

In the 2025-2026 academic year, Kazakhstan strengthened its support for gifted students. Around 1.6 million students participated in more than 80 republican intellectual competitions. At the international level, the country was represented by 5,052 students. They participated in 37 olympiads and science competitions, winning 1,026 medals, including 190 gold, 332 silver, and 504 bronze. An additional 56 participants received special awards. Achievements in mathematics deserve