Today, a Rectors’ Forum dedicated to the development of international cooperation in higher education and science was held at Nazarbayev University.
This important event brought together the President of Estonia, Alar Karis; the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek; as well as the rectors of leading Estonian universities — Tallinn University of Technology, the University of Tartu, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, and the Estonian Academy of Arts.
Acting Chair of the Board – Rector of the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, Sabit Suatay, also participated in the forum, where he discussed current issues and new opportunities for the development of the higher education system.
The event opened with a welcoming speech by the President of Estonia, Alar Karis. He emphasized the importance of international academic cooperation and noted that joint scientific initiatives can make a significant contribution to global development processes.
During the panel discussion, participants addressed innovative approaches to updating academic programs, launching joint educational projects, creating research centers and laboratories, digitalizing the educational environment, and applying artificial intelligence technologies.
The forum was recognized as an effective platform for strengthening partnerships between universities and promoting new initiatives in the field of higher education.
