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SSH Holds the 1st Conference, “New Advances in the Political Economy of Development in Eurasia.”

NU, together with the European Association for Comparative Economic Studies and in association with the Harriman Institute (Columbia University) and the University of Bremen, conducted the 1st Conference “New Advances in the Political Economy of Development in Eurasia” as well as NU-EACES workshop as a part of it on June 1-3, 2023. It was a three-day conference with 9-panel sessions and 35 conference speakers.

NU Launches New Campus in Almaty

The opening ceremony marked the establishment of a representative office aimed at expanding the academic opportunities offered by the university. One of the key objectives of this expansion is to introduce new training programs tailored for executives, effective managers, and businessmen.

NU Hosts the 1st SDSN Kazakhstan Conference on Sustainable Development Goals

EN: The 1st SDSN Kazakhstan Conference on Sustainable Development Goals in Central Asia has been held at NU Graduate School of Public Policy on May 30, 2023. It was a one-day conference comprising 6 Panel Sessions including 19 conference speakers.

NU Announces Resignation of President Katsu and Appointment of Acting President Ilesanmi Adesida

After almost 13 years of dedicated service, President Katsu has taken the initiative to step down from his position. The university community expresses its deep gratitude to President Katsu for his outstanding leadership and vision, which has transformed NU from a concept into Kazakhstan’s first world-class research university.

NU GSPP Hosted Conference on Global and Local Governance

It was a full one-day event that included 26 presentations, 6 panels, and a book launch. Presenters came from several Kazakhstani universities (KazGUU, Almaty Management University, Eurasian National University, NU) and from several international universities such as Ada University in Azerbaijan, Albert Ludwig’s University in Freiburg (Germany), Denison University, Indiana University (USA), the University of Nottingham (UK), Ulster University (UK), HSE University in Moscow (Russia), University of San Pablo (Spain), CEU, and the University of Cantabria (Spain).

NU Partners with UNESCO-ICHEI and SUSTech (China)

On May 29, 2023, NU, the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the Auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), and the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) signed a memorandum of understanding. The UNESCO-ICHEI delegation arrived for the first time on a visit to Central Asia.

NU School of Medicine Hosts Successful 2023 AAHCI Central Asia Regional Meeting

NU (NU) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 2023 AAHCI Central Asia Regional Meeting, held on May 26-27, 2023 at the NU School of Medicine in Astana, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event, co-organized by NU in collaboration with the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International (AAHCI) and Corporate Fund “University Medical Center” (UMC), brought together academic health centers from the region and around the globe.

Exchange of experience: Delegation from NU Visited Abai KazNPU

On May 24, 2023 the first day of the visit by a delegation from NU (NU) was successfully carried out. Dr.

Singapore President Halimah Yacob Receives Title of Honorary Professor of NU

In her speech, President Halimah Yacob spoke about the close and mutually beneficial 30-year-long cooperation between Kazakhstan and Singapore. During her lecture, the President of Singapore focused on three main, in her opinion, areas for cooperation between the “Lion City” and the “Great Steppe” – education, gender equality and equal opportunities for all citizens, as well as interreligious dialogue.

What is the Future of Higher Education in Asia?

NU Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Presidents’ Forum May 11-13. The forum titled “Shaping Higher Education in a Changing Asia: Creation, Integration and Innovation” gathered together leaders of 15 member countries of the alliance, including leading universities in China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

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