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Astana International University has received an invitation from one of India’s leading business schools – Management Development Institute (MDI Gurgaon) – to participate in the international India Immersion Programme 2025–2026, themed "Doing Business in India".

MDI Gurgaon is a top-ranked, AACSB- and AMBA-accredited business school, ranked #42 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 and #85 in FT Global MBA Rankings 2024. The campus is located just 25 minutes from the Delhi International Airport.

📚 Eligible participants: undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Economics, Management, Finance, and related fields.

Participation Options:

🔹 5-Day Programme

• Academic Fee: 600 Euro

• Lodging & Meals (7 Days): 210 Euro

🔹 6-Day Programme

• Academic Fee: 700 Euro

• Lodging & Meals (8 Days): 250 Euro

Included in the programme:
📌 Academic sessions, certificates, study materials
📌 Cultural and industry visits (including tours to Delhi and Agra)
📌 Welcome dinner, coffee breaks, administrative support

✈️ Not included: air travel, visa, airport transfer, and personal expenses.

📅 Dates to be scheduled by mutual agreement.
👥 Minimum group size – 15 students.

📨 For more information, please contact the Dean’s Office of the Higher School of Economics or the AIU International Relations Department.

 On May 27, 2025, a roundtable discussion was held at our university on the topic: “The Role of Networking in Advancing Environmental Initiatives Related to POPs and Obsolete Pesticides.”

 The event brought together scientists and experts, representatives of environmental NGOs, international organizations working in the field of sustainable development and chemical safety, as well as government officials.

 The core of the discussion focused on the role of networking and cross-sectoral collaboration: how joint efforts by the scientific community, civil society, international institutions, and authorities help promote environmental initiatives, enhance knowledge exchange, and accelerate the implementation of sustainable solutions for managing POPs and hazardous legacy chemicals.

 During the discussion, participants shared successful case studies, explored challenges and opportunities for cross-sectoral synergy, and outlined steps to expand professional networks and platforms for cooperation.

 Event Organizers:

 ToxicNet – Regional Network on Chemical Safety and POPs

 Astana International University

 Center for Sustainable Development Support and FAO

Many thanks to all speakers and participants for their active engagement and inspiring ideas! 

#Ecology #Networking #ToxicNet #SustainableDevelopment #POPs #AIU #EcoProjects

On May 24, 2025, Astana International University hosted a guest lecture at the School of Arts and Humanities by PhD Temirlan Tulegenov, an expert in intellectual property law. The session focused on the fundamentals and current challenges of copyright in the creative industries.

Temirlan Tulegenov, a lawyer with 24 years of experience and a lecturer on copyright law, delivered an engaging and accessible talk to students, faculty, and creative professionals. His lecture covered essential principles of copyright and related rights.

🔹 Key topics included:

• the difference between copyright and related rights;

• property vs. moral (non-property) rights;

• licensing mechanisms and the transfer of rights;

• how to properly register and protect creative works;

• legal risks in using third-party content, including open-source materials and online content;

• copyright protection in Kazakhstan;

• the difference between a copyright society and a music publishing company.

Special attention was given to emerging issues such as copyright infringement on the internet, the use of AI, and academic or educational reuse of content.

📍 The event was organized at the initiative of the Creative Industries Alliance of Qazaqstan.

AIU extends its gratitude to Temirlan Tulegenov for the informative and thought-provoking lecture, and thanks all participants for their active engagement and interest in the legal dimensions of creativity.

On May 23, 2025, Astana International University hosted an
International Scientific-Practical Conference titled:
“10 Years of the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Penal Code and Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Results, Practice and Prospects.”

The conference brought together representatives of the Constitutional Court, Central Election Commission, Parliament, Supreme Court, Ministry of Justice, General Prosecutor’s Office, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and scholars from Kazakhstani and international universities, including Moscow State University, Moscow State Law Academy, Russian State University of Justice, and Pyatigorsk State University.

Participants discussed the outcomes of a decade of implementation of key codes, current challenges in legal enforcement, future reforms, and alignment with international standards.

📚 The conference featured the presentation of two monographs authored by
Isidor Borchashvili, Doctor of Law, Professor (AIU):
– “Circumstances Excluding Criminality of an Act”
– “Criminal Offenses Against the Family and Minors: Law, Theory and Practice”

As a result of the discussions, a draft recommendation document was developed, outlining proposals to create a new concept of criminal policy, revise the existing codes, reconsider certain legal norms, and further digitalize the administrative legal system. Particular attention was given to reforming legal education and strengthening scientific expertise in lawmaking.

📍 The recommendations will be submitted to the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for consideration and appropriate action to improve criminal and administrative legislation.

AIU sincerely thanks all participants for their meaningful presentations, proposals, and open professional dialogue.

On May 22, 2025, Astana International University, in collaboration with the Language Policy Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the International “Kazakh Language” Society, and the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a republican seminar-meeting entitled “Language Strategy in Science: Problems and Solutions.”
The purpose of the seminar was to expand the use of the state language in the scientific sphere.

The seminar was attended by officials responsible for the development of the state language in higher educational institutions, research institutes, and centers, as well as representatives of the Committees for quality assurance in postgraduate education, science, and higher education, and the Association of Universities. The participants discussed ways to improve the administrative and organizational processes related to the use of the state language in scientific articles, dissertations, scientific and technical projects, and documentation.

The seminar opened with a welcoming speech by the Chairman of the Language Policy Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Candidate of Philological Sciences Yerbol Yerdembekuly Tileshov. The session continued with presentations by the Vice-President of the International “Kazakh Language” Society, Doctor of Philology, Professor, and academician of the NAS RK Sherubai Kurmanbaiuly on “Topical Issues of Improving and Standardizing Scientific Terminology,” and the Vice-President of Astana International University Kairat Amangeldyuly Abdrakhmanov on “Compliance with Language Legislation in Educational Documentation,” among others.

Particular attention was drawn to the report by Berikhan Iisbekuly, Doctor of Science and Chief Expert of the Department for Ensuring Compliance with Language Legislation under the Language Policy Committee, titled “Language Situation in Science: Achievements and Challenges,” which analyzed the use of Kazakh in scientific publications and official documentation at universities across the country.

According to the leadership of the Language Policy Committee, from now on, documentation and activities related to the Kazakh language in universities will be strictly monitored. It is hoped that this renewed focus on the Kazakh language will yield positive results.

On May 22, 2025, Astana International University hosted the national seminar "Language Strategy in Science: Challenges and Solutions", organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Committee on Language Policy), the International "Kazakh Language" Society, the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan under the President, and AIU.

🔹 The main goal was to expand the use of the Kazakh language in scientific work, increase the share of dissertations, research projects, and scientific publications written in the state language, and improve administrative processes related to language compliance.

📍 The seminar was held in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the second session of the National Kurultai “Just Kazakhstan – Honest Citizen.”

🔷 The seminar brought together representatives of leading universities, research institutions, ministerial departments, and language policy experts.

💬 Speakers and their topics:

• Erbol Tileşov, Chairman of the Committee on Language Policy of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, PhD in Philology – Opening remarks and current state policy on the use of Kazakh in science.
• Sherubai Kurmanbaiuly, Doctor of Philology, Professor, Academician of NAS RK, Vice President of the International "Kazakh Language" Society – Key issues in scientific terminology and standardization.
• Zhanar Temirbekova, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Rector of the International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Khoja Akhmet Yassawi – Experience of organizing the “Kazakh Language – Language of Science” symposium and academic terminology development.
• Berikhan Iisbekuly, PhD, Chief Expert at the Committee on Language Policy – Current state and challenges in scientific language use.
• Ardak Baisanbai, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University – University strategies for developing scientific use of Kazakh.
• Ertargyn Shakhman, Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Social Affairs at Toraygyr University – University practice in implementing language policy in research.
• Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Vice President of AIU – Observance of language legislation in educational documentation.
• Kuantar Alikhanov, Director of the Interdisciplinary Science Center of the NAS RK – The role of the Academy in enhancing Kazakh as a scientific language.

🔍 The event concluded with an open discussion, where participants shared opinions and practical suggestions for enhancing language strategy in the scientific sphere.

📍 For AIU, this seminar marked an important contribution to promoting the state language in academia. The university remains committed to supporting initiatives aimed at establishing Kazakh as a full-fledged language of science.

On May 12, 2025, President of Astana International University Serik Aztaevich Irsaliev was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Joint Stock Company “Taldau” – National Center for Educational Research and Evaluation named after Akhmet Baitursynuly.

“Taldau” is the leading national analytical and evaluation center in the field of education under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The center provides comprehensive analytical support for state educational policy, prepares annual National Reports on the state and development of the education system, and coordinates Kazakhstan’s participation in international comparative studies, including:
🔹 OECD programs — PISA, PIAAC, TALIS, PISA for Schools
🔹 IEA programs — TIMSS, PIRLS, ICILS

Key areas of Taldau’s work also include maintaining and developing the National Educational Database (NEDB), conducting country reviews in cooperation with international organizations, carrying out scientific research in the field of education, and providing expert support for the digital transformation of the educational environment.

Since its establishment in 2011 and especially after expanding its functions in 2014, Taldau has played a crucial role in forming an evidence base for strategic decision-making in education. The center is accredited as a scientific institution and actively cooperates with international bodies, including the OECD and the World Bank.

The appointment of our University President, Serik A. Irsaliev, reflects a high level of trust in his professional expertise and leadership experience. He was one of the founding figures behind the center, contributed to its institutionalization in 2010, and led Taldau as its President from 2013 to 2017. During this period, strong analytical and organizational foundations were laid.

The team at Astana International University congratulates our President on his new appointment and expresses confidence that under his leadership, Taldau will continue to make a significant contribution to the development of high-quality, transparent, and results-oriented education in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

On 13.05.25, the Higher School of Economics hosted a guest lecture on "Peculiarities of entering the civil service using the example of the Bureau of National Statistics ASPiR RK".

The speaker was Arsen Abzalovich Zhakupov, Director of the Human Resources Development Department of the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who told students about the specifics of the civil service and the activities of civil servants in the performance of official duties in government agencies, Young specialist Amantai Arman Askaruly, who is an expert at the Department of Population Statistics and Demographic Dawns of the Department of Population Statistics in Astana, shared his experience of going through the stages of entering the civil service, the students filled in questions that received answers. The meeting was very interesting and informative!

👨‍⚖️ Temirlan Tulegenov, PhD, a legal expert with 24 years of experience and a lecturer in copyright law, will clearly explain — using real-life examples:

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• What is copyright and how it differs from related rights

• Why copyright is the foundation of the creative industry

• The difference between economic and moral rights

• Why creative professionals have the right to monetize their work

• How to effectively secure your copyright or related rights

• How the transfer of economic rights for using a work should be handled

• How long authors or rightsholders can monetize their rights

• The difference between a copyright society and a music publishing company

• How copyright is protected in Kazakhstan
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  📅 When: May 24 at 11:30
  📍 Where: Astana, 46/1 Mukhtar Auezov Street, Astana International University
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  📩 Want to join? Register via the link in bio!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNpf0GWDMY80yy0Ai0a1sxIZGPDHue7PL3RnqPbOqzFgIziQ/viewform?usp=dialog

On May 16, 2025, a Republican Scientific Seminar titled “Education System Based on National Values: Differentiation, Systematization, Justification” was held at Astana International University, organized by the AIU Pedagogical Institute. The event was dedicated to the outstanding educator, Professor Seysekul Aitzhankyzy Koshimbetova, and her 45 years of devoted service to education.

The seminar was opened by Zhanna Kuanyshkyzy Akhmadieva, Director of the Pedagogical Institute, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor. Among those who delivered congratulatory speeches were: Senator of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurtore Zhusip, AIU Vice President and Doctor of Biological Sciences Anar Myrzagalieva, founder of the “Senimen Bolashak” Republican Parents’ Association Asan Nurkenov, Director of the NGO “Qara Shańyraq”, ethnologist and member of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan Turar Sattarkyzy, Professor of L.N. Gumilyov ENU and Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences Abdimazhit Saipov, AIU Professor of Pedagogy Kadisha Shalgynbayeva, and Professor Zaida Zhumabayeva, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences.

The seminar featured insightful presentations on integrating national values into the education system, the educator’s personal role and moral mission, and the pedagogical legacy and philosophy of Seysekul Aitzhankyzy. Her former students also shared heartfelt memories, reflecting on the continuity of mentorship and educational tradition.

A key highlight of the event was the launch of Seysekul Koshimbetova’s book “Parasat Zholy” (“The Path of Wisdom”). This work reflects the author’s professional journey, educational principles, and philosophy rooted in ethics and humanity. In her closing remarks, Seysekul Aitzhankyzy expressed sincere gratitude to her colleagues, students, and the AIU community for their support throughout her career.

A traditional festive gathering for guests and participants followed in a warm and heartfelt atmosphere. The ideas and recommendations shared during the seminar are expected to contribute to the modernization of education through national values. The AIU team extends deep appreciation to Seysekul Aitzhankyzy Koshimbetova for her invaluable contribution to national pedagogy. A letter of gratitude on behalf of the Chairman of the Council of Veterans of Zhambyl Region, Erkinbek Soltybayev, was presented to her during the event.

AIU also expresses sincere thanks to all speakers and participants for their contributions to the scholarly and methodological exchange. Events like these serve as valuable platforms for knowledge sharing and play a vital role in preparing future educators.