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NU and Penn State Collaboration Teaches Students to Work in Globalized Context

NU School of Engineering and Digital Sciences has been offering the Globalization and Engineering course as part of its Master of Engineering Management program since 2015. Back then, after teaching it for the first time, Associate Professor Maria Tsakalerou felt that major points did not come across as anything other than theoretical and abstract knowledge, so she searched for best practices internationally that have been effective in addressing the impact of globalization on the education, training, and practice of engineering.

UMC Organizes Sports Competition Among Children Who Beat Cancer

The games were specially organized for patients who have been in the remission stage of oncological diseases for more than a year or had organ transplantation. The UMC calls these children champions, hence the name of the Games.

Heading Central Asia’s Leading University

NU is an innovative institution delivering world-class teaching and research. Located in Astana, it is the product of a ground-breaking partnership between the Republic of Kazakhstan and several of the world’s leading research universities.

NU GSPP Master’s Programs Achieve Accreditation by NASPAA

The NU Graduate School of Public Policy (NU GSPP) is pleased to announce the successful accreditation of its Master’s programs, Master in Public Policy (MPP) and Master in Public Administration (MPA), by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). This prestigious accreditation, regarded as the global standard in public service education, reaffirms NU GSPP’s commitment to providing quality education in the field of public policy and administration and recognizes the school’s dedication to the highest standards of academic and professional excellence.

NU Hosts Youth Conference on Combating Climate Change

From July 10 to July 13, the Graduate School of Public Policy at NU hosted a conference dedicated to the problems of climate change with the participation of rural teachers and school students. Schoolchildren presented their vision of solving local climate problems using entrepreneurial skills.

NU Students Won Samsung Innovation Campus Hackathon 2023

NU students took first place at the reputable Samsung Innovation Campus Hackathon. NU students Asel Abzalova, Abylai Kairatbek, Elamir Kadyrgaliyev, and Arman Bolatov achieved the top spot in the “Software” category with their interactive app for reading fairy tales.

President Tokayev receives Chairman of University Medical Center Yuriy Pya

On July 3, 2023, the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, received Yuriy Pya, Chairman of the Board of the Corporate Fund of the University Medical Center. The President was briefed about the outcomes of the activity and further plans of the University Medical Center (UMC) Corporate Fund.

NU and KBTU Students’ Team Makes Top 10 at Global Google Hackathon

“Kazakh ReVita Team, comprised of students from NU (NU) and KBTU, achieves international recognition by securing a spot in the prestigious top 10 of the Google Global Hackathon. The team’s remarkable accomplishment was announced by Askar Aituov, the coordinator of Google Developers for Central Asia and Mongolia, reports Forbes.

NU Community and Kazakh Government Extend Gratitude to President Shigeo Katsu

NU hosted a ceremony in recognition of inaugural President Shigeo Katsu’s remarkable 13-year tenure as leader. The event was attended by esteemed guests, government officials, and members of the university community who expressed their deep appreciation for President Katsu’s invaluable contributions.

Shigeo Katsu Discussed the Future of NU, Scientific Advancements, and Educational Trends

Shigeo Katsu, the Founding President of NU, recently appeared as a guest on the popular YouTube show Baitassov Live. During the interview, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NU discussed the university’s progress over the past 13 years, including its entry into the Times Higher Education ranking.

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