Education

Society ноябрь 13, 2026

Top AGRO IQ participants to train at agricultural enterprises in Germany

Twelve teams competed in the AGRO IQ: Білім және болашақ quiz. The winning team received the AGRO IQ challenge cup, while top participants will have the opportunity to complete practical training at agricultural enterprises in Germany.

Society ноябрь 13, 2026

1,040 study places allocated for conscripts

Kazakhstan has allocated education grants and university places for service members drafted in autumn 2025. A total of 8,823 personnel from 160 military units took part in the competition.

Society ноябрь 13, 2026

10 projects to receive about 50 million tenge

Ten projects in literature, publishing and digital reading technologies have won grant support in Kazakhstan. About 50 million tenge has been allocated for their implementation.

Society ноябрь 11, 2026

AI office opens in North Kazakhstan

A new AI office has opened in Kazakhstan’s North Kazakhstan Region to improve access to public services and digital skills. The region has also established 16 IT centres under the Digital Aimak project.

Society ноябрь 10, 2026

Ulytau esports federation signs university deal

The Ulytau Region Esports and Phygital Federation has signed a cooperation memorandum with the Kazakh National Sports University. The partnership aims to support young people’s professional development and expand education opportunities in esports.

Society ноябрь 9, 2026

Vocational education centre opens in Shusha

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the Shusha State Vocational Education Centre after its major renovation. Its two-storey teaching building has capacity for 360 students.

Society ноябрь 9, 2026

Ulytau University nears opening

Construction of Ulytau University in Zhezkazgan is nearing completion. The project is being carried out with the participation of Kazakhmys Corporation.

Society ноябрь 9, 2026

Indonesian police open floating library

Police in Indonesia’s Bangka Belitung Islands turned a patrol boat into a floating library for children. At Sadai Pier, students read books, listened to stories and learned how to put on a life jacket correctly.

Society ноябрь 9, 2026

Karabakh University buildings break ground

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended groundbreaking ceremonies for the library and Innovation Center buildings at Karabakh University in Khankendi. The library will include reading halls and spaces for study and meetings.

Society ноябрь 8, 2026

LSU launches $7.2 million scholarship fund

First Lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University have established a $7.2 million fund for students who experienced foster care. MMR Group contributed $5 million.

Science & Tech ноябрь 7, 2026

Kazakhstan wins Coursera award

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education received the Coursera Learning Excellence Award at London FWD. The award recognized the country’s work to bring international online learning into universities and develop digital skills.

Culture ноябрь 7, 2026

More than 180,000 read together

More than 180,000 people across the country joined the Birge Oqıyıq reading event, with over 25,000 taking part in Astana. Participants read three works by Ybyrai Altynsarin simultaneously.

Society ноябрь 7, 2026

KazNU to open Al-Farabi Center in China

KazNU’s Department of Religious Studies and Cultural Studies will become an ICESCO representation. A branch of its Al-Farabi Center is planned at Zhengzhou University in China.

Society ноябрь 7, 2026

Books for 300,000 children in England

The UK government will invest up to £15 million to give as many as 300,000 preschool children in England greater access to books. The programme is intended to encourage reading and support school readiness.

Society ноябрь 7, 2026

UK to require salaries in job adverts

The UK plans to require employers to include salary information in job adverts. Siemens Mobility will also provide engineering and technology work experience opportunities for 10,000 young people over three years.

Science & Tech ноябрь 6, 2026

Almaty students head to Silicon Valley

Eleven winners of the AI Talents Almaty education project have travelled to the United States to represent Kazakhstan at international technology events. Their schedule includes a conference, a hackathon and university visits.

Society ноябрь 6, 2026

1,520 school places opened in Almaty district

Almaty’s Zhetysu district has opened 1,520 school places. The district is also planning an Innovation Creativity Centre and expanding libraries, children’s clubs and sports programmes.

Society ноябрь 5, 2026

Juvenile offences fall in Kazakhstan

Juvenile offences in Kazakhstan fell by 6.9% in the first nine months of 2026. Schools have introduced mandatory courses aimed at improving students’ legal literacy and civic responsibility.

World ноябрь 5, 2026

University presidents forum held in Hong Kong

World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 was held in Hong Kong. Authorities said the event elevated the city’s global voice in higher education.

Politics ноябрь 5, 2026

Kazakhstan and China discuss education cooperation

Kazakhstan and China discussed technical and vocational education, academic mobility and joint work in digital education. The talks took place during Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova’s working visit to China.