Astana International University (AIU) took part in the International Partnership Week, organized by the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow) from September 24 to 29, 2023. The AIU delegation included - Vice - President of the AIU - Abdrakhmanov K.A. , Director of the Pedagogical Institute of AIU - Akhmadieva Z.K., Dean of the Higher School of Economics of AIU - Smagulova Z.K. and Director of the Department of International Cooperation of AIU – Zhmaka S.S.
This is an annual event organized by HSE and presents a platform where representatives of the world's leading universities gather and can discuss issues of development of the higher education system, as well as opportunities for expanding cooperation and forming new partnerships.
This year, representatives of academic circles from the African continent, CIS countries, the Middle East, Latin America, India and China took part in this event.
During the plenary sessions, issues of the growing role of integration associations, for example the Greater Eurasian Partnership, which could in the future unite the EAEU, SCO, BRICS, ASEAN and other countries participating in the event, were actively discussed.
In addition, topics were raised about the role of universities in the digital era, a common intellectual space, integrated communications, identifying talent among youth and many others.
Representatives of AIU - Smagulova Z. and Zhmaka S. presented their vision at the plenary sessions dedicated to the issues of SDGs and internationalization.
The solemn moment of the these days was the signing of an agreement between AIU and HSE, which includes student exchanges, teaching staff and prospects for future scientific and educational research and double-degree programs.