Ualikhanov University Rector Attends Forum on the Future of Higher Education

On October 15, Marat Syrlybayev, Rector of Ualikhanov University, attended a forum marking Higher Education Workers’ Day, held at Qazaq AI Research University (QAIRU) in Astana.

The forum brought together representatives of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education, university rectors, and members of the academic and research community to discuss key challenges, emerging priorities, and opportunities for collaboration in higher education.

During the forum, Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, outlined the country’s key priorities for advancing higher education and research.

A major focus was the digital transformation of universities, the implementation of the national AI SANA initiative, the integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and research, and the development of new university models in the AI era.

Discussions also covered improvements to the Unified National Testing (UNT) system, enhancing the quality of education, and expanding international cooperation.

Particular attention was given to creating safe and supportive learning environments, encouraging student initiatives, strengthening student self-governance, and advancing universities’ research and innovation capacity.

The forum provided an important platform for exchanging ideas, exploring initiatives to modernize Kazakhstan’s higher education system, and shaping the future development of the country’s universities.