As part of the 3rd Talent Summit, Abai University hosted a discussion on expanding cooperation with Sirius University and the Talent and Success Educational Foundation. The meeting focused on implementing joint educational programmes and further developing international cooperation.

The meeting was moderated by Bolat Tilep, Chairman of the Board and Rector of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. It focused on the progress of a joint master's degree programme initiated by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as on further opportunities for cooperation in education and science.

The event was attended by Zhuldyz Suleimenova, Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; the Deputy Head of Russia's Talent and Success Educational Foundation; Anton Gusev, Director of Sirius University of Science and Technology; representatives of Sirius University; faculty members of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University; and students enrolled in the master's degree programme 7M01525, "Leadership in Science and Technology Education."

The main topic of the meeting was the progress of the joint double-degree master's programme implemented by Abai University and Sirius University at the initiative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The programme has been included in the Unified Register of Higher and Postgraduate Education Programmes of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In the 2026–2027 academic year, 23 master's students were admitted to the programme under state-funded educational grants.

Participants discussed the programme's curriculum, the organisation of the educational process, the integration of academic modules, and the implementation of research activities in detail. Particular attention was paid to developing students' professional and research competencies and introducing best practices in science and technology education.

During an open dialogue with students and academic staff, participants explored opportunities to use Sirius University's research and educational infrastructure, organise research internships, conduct joint studies, develop research projects, and prepare joint academic publications.

Both parties expressed their commitment to further developing the programme, strengthening its practical and research components, expanding academic exchanges, and enhancing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia in the fields of higher education and science.

“Abai University” Media Centre