Representatives of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Participate in a Meeting of the Expert Groups of the SCO University and the CIS Network University

On October 14, 2026, a meeting of the expert groups of the SCO University and the CIS Network University was held at the Faculty of Economics of Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). The event took place as part of the conference “Current Issues in the Global Economy,” organized to mark the 65th anniversary of RUDN University’s Faculty of Economics.
The main topics of the meeting included the development of international educational cooperation, the improvement of joint educational programmes, and the exchange of experience between universities. The discussions were held in the context of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), “Quality Education,” which aims to ensure access to inclusive and equitable quality education and expand lifelong learning opportunities.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was represented by Zauresh Akhmetova, Nursultan Shurenov, and ShyngysNurgazy. Zauresh Akhmetova and Nursultan Shurenov delivered a presentation entitled “Activities of the Higher School of Economics and Business of Al-Farabi KazNU within the Framework of the SCO University and the CIS Network University.” They outlined the school’s main areas of educational and research activity, the specific features of training specialists in economics, and opportunities for developing international academic cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the role of inter-university cooperation in improving educational programmes, exchanging professional experience, and introducing modern approaches to training qualified specialists. Such initiatives help strengthen academic ties and improve the quality of higher education. Shyngys Nurgazy presented a report entitled “Cooperation on Joint Educational Programmes within the Framework of the CIS Network University.” The presentation highlighted the importance of developing joint educational initiatives that foster academic interaction between universities and create additional opportunities for students. The meeting was moderated by Inna Andronova and Darya Sokolan. At the beginning of the meeting, Inna Andronova delivered opening remarks and presented a report on the activities of universities within the SCO University and the CIS Network University. Larisa Efremova, Director of RUDN University’s Centre for Initiative Projects and Cross-Sectoral Partnership, also provided information about the activities of the universities participating in these networks and their main areas of work.Representatives of RUDN University who took part in the discussion included A. V. Lukina, V. I. Noga, S. A. Balashova, K. G. Gomonov, S. Yu. Chernikov, D. A. Dinets, E. A. Gomonko, A. V. Vavilina, and E. V. Kolganova. Participants discussed the prospects for inter-university cooperation, exchanged views on the presentations, and explored opportunities to implement new joint initiatives. The presentation of RUDN University’s digital master’s programme attracted particular interest. University representatives explained its concept, the organization of the learning process, and the opportunities for using digital technologies in master’s-level education. This format is important for expanding access to higher education, developing flexible learning pathways, and integrating modern digital solutions into academic practice.
The participation of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University representatives provided an opportunity to showcase the experience of the Higher School of Economics and Business at an international expert platform, exchange best practices with colleagues, and identify promising areas for future cooperation. Discussions on joint educational programmes and digital learning formats contribute to strengthening academic partnerships and advancing UN Sustainable Development Goal 4, “Quality Education.”