2024, October 8
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Delegation of Kazakhstan-U.S. University Consortium Discusses Cooperation Possibilities with NU
2024, October 8
Share this articleAs part of the Kazakhstan - U.S. University Consortium (KUUC) Partnership Program, NU welcomed representatives from 12 U.S. universities to discuss cooperation opportunities.
The delegation engaged in the exchange of ideas with NU leadership, deans, and professors, fostering discussions on potential areas for cooperation in research, student mobility programs, and joint academic initiatives. The visit highlighted the importance of international collaboration in higher education and explored various opportunities for partnership between U.S. and Kazakhstani institutions.
“We know that good partnerships don’t happen overnight. If you want to build something that’s strategic, sustainable, and equitable, it’s going to take many more conversations. I’m excited about the opportunity for collaboration with NU. I wanted to thank our gracious hosts today, this is truly an impressive university. I don’t think that we’ve seen a university in Kazakhstan that looks like this,” remarked Sylvia Jones, Director of the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Center for International Partnerships.
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According to her, KUUC is the largest group of universities that are committed to binational cooperation between the United States and Kazakhstan. They are also committed to bringing more universities to the table.
“It was interesting to see the scope of research and educational programs at NU and to hear about its extraordinary growth trajectory from founding in 2010. In the six years since my last visit to Kazakhstan, the difference in growth in the universities here is remarkable. It’s clear that there is a lot of investment in higher education, that it’s a priority. And the results are evident. I’m excited about the opportunities to be more deeply engaged in Kazakhstan,” said Cheryl Matherly, Vice Provost for International Affairs at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania.
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The KUUC Partnership Program, which NU joined this year, aims to strengthen existing ties and establish new strategic partnerships between U.S. and Kazakhstani universities. Comprising 31 Kazakhstani and 34 American institutions, the consortium fosters collaboration through regular meetings and joint initiatives. By the end of the program this year, it is expected that universities from both countries will have identified research partners and developed proposals for joint projects, with three $30,000 seed grants available to support selected initiatives.
