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A series of business events took place as part of the visit to Astana by a trade and economic delegation from Hong Kong and mainland China, led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Representatives of Kozybayev University participated in these events. Meaningful negotiations were held with representatives of relevant organizations and companies from Hong Kong, mainland China, and Kazakhstan on cooperation in agricultural technology, the

As part of the large-scale celebration of Alumni Day, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University’s Faculty of Law hosted opening ceremonies for the renovated Lecture Room 301, named "Class of 1981", and Lecture Hall 4, named "Class of 1996". The renovation project for Lecture Room 301 was made possible through the support of alumni celebrating the 45th anniversary of their graduation. Among them are prominent state and public figures – Kairat Mami, Musabek Alimbekov, Zagipa Baliyev

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

Leaders of Asia's leading universities gathered in Astana for the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Presidents Forum 2026. The forum was attended by representatives of leading universities from Asia and other world regions, including Tsinghua University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Nazarbayev University, United Arab Emirates University, Chulalongkorn University, The University of Tokyo, Vietnam National University, and Seoul National University. Welcom

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

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

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

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