On May 21–22, Astana hosted the Erasmus+ Regional Information Day and the international conference titled “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education.” The event was organized with the support of the Erasmus+ National Office in Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Representatives of Abai University participated in the conference and presented their experience in training specialists in the field of artificial intelligence.

The opening ceremony of the conference was attended by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, who emphasized the importance of digitalization and artificial intelligence in the higher education system.

“Artificial intelligence opens up new opportunities for higher education. It contributes to improving the quality of education, advancing scientific research, and training competitive specialists. In this regard, the Erasmus+ program plays an important role in strengthening international cooperation and integrating universities into the global educational space,” the Minister stated.

The event was attended by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University Banu Narbekova, Director of the Department of International Cooperation Bayan Sapargaliyeva, Director of the Department for Educational Program Analysis Nurzhamal Oshanova, and Head of the Department of International Programs and Cooperation Ayaulym Akhmetbekova.

“All higher educational institutions in our country actively participate in Erasmus+ projects. As a result, numerous initiatives have contributed to the development and improvement of the quality of higher education. The purpose of this conference is to enhance the quality of such projects and increase the number of participants,” said Vice-Rector Banu Mukhataykyzy.

During the international conference, Abai University representative, Director of the Department for Educational Program Analysis and Associate Professor Nurzhamal Oshanova, delivered a presentation titled “Training Specialists in Artificial Intelligence Amid Modern Challenges: The Experience of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University.” The university’s experience in this area was presented as one of the best practices in Kazakhstan in the digitalization of pedagogical education and the effective use of artificial intelligence technologies.

During the two-day conference, participants extensively discussed the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in the higher education systems of Central Asian countries, digital transformation, academic cooperation, and new opportunities within the Erasmus+ program.

“Abai University” Media Center