The Editors of "Modern Education"

Education is a key pillar of state policy, shaping the human capital, values, and competitiveness of the country. Large-scale reforms and the special attention paid by the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the education sector are consistently building a modern, sustainable system. In this system, every child – regardless of their family’s status or place of residence, whether urban or rural – is guaranteed equal access to quality education and a safe environment, whil

Today, a growing body of research indicates that the development of artificial intelligence represents a transformative force capable of significantly impacting economic growth and social well-being. For Kazakhstan, which strives for leadership positions in the current digital era, establishing a solid technological culture that involves the entire society is not merely desirable, but an essential condition. Current analysis shows that despite ambitious state strategies and s

The initial stages of integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and management – characterized by a widespread craze, chaotic experimentation, a lack of expertise, attempts at bans, and data leaks – are gradually becoming a thing of the past. The educational system is seeking ways to restore its lost equilibrium while maintaining the momentum generated by these new technologies. A clearer understanding is emerging of where they pose risks and where they bring value. I

Today, regional universities in Kazakhstan are expanding beyond traditional educational platforms – emerging as hubs for technological breakthroughs and centers of attraction for investment. A striking example of this transformation is Kozybayev University. Through state support and synergy with global educational leaders – such as the University of Arizona – the university is building a "seamless" connection between the laboratory and production. How can "industrial ballast"

Kozybayev University has launched a major scientific project aimed at developing and implementing high-tech solutions for the monitoring, purification, and rational use of water resources in the North Kazakhstan Region. The expert team comprises scientists with a unique blend of knowledge in chemistry, ecology, medicine, epidemiology, agriculture, engineering, and digital technologies from Kazakhstan, the USA, the UK, Turkey, China, India, and Pakistan, signifying that the pr

The course toward total digitalization and accelerated development of artificial intelligence, set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, requires a radical restructuring of Kazakhstani universities. To remain competitive, higher education must shift its focus to training AI researchers, engineers, and a new format of IT leaders by actively integrating technology into the educational process and supporting student startups. Kozybayev University, as the hub of university science

Modern civil aviation is defined by global safety standards, rapid digitalization, and the integration of artificial intelligence and unmanned technologies. Under these conditions, ensuring personnel sovereignty has become a strategic priority for Kazakhstan. Serving as the outpost on this path is the Civil Aviation Academy – the country’s foundational higher education institution responsible for developing the sectorial qualifications framework. The Academy's uniqueness lies

Today, Kazakhstani education and science face an ambitious challenge: to transform academic knowledge into a tangible tool for economic growth. For a long time, domestic developments encountered systemic barriers, getting stalled at the stage of laboratory testing and failing to find a path to real production. However, a fundamentally different architecture of interaction between universities, the state, and business is currently taking shape in the country. In an exclusive i

We present to the reader the reflections of Paddy McGRATH, a world expert in the field of global educational technology. This material is based on his speech at the AI for Education forum in Almaty, which has become one of the most prominent events in the recent discourse on the future of inclusive education. How can we ensure that high-level innovations deliver meaningful local results within the modern classroom? What is inclusion in its fullest sense? Which students need A

Interview with Neil MARSHALL, Director of Development at ChangeSchool At the recently held International Forum of Strategic Partners in Astana, we were fortunate enough to meet a man whose approach overturns many established ideas about doing business in the field of higher education. Neil MARSHALL, Director of Development at the international company ChangeSchool, together with a team of renowned experts, helps universities and entrepreneurs around the world launch a proc