A seminar on the GreenTech Horizons project has begun

A two-day seminar on the GreenTech Horizons project has begun at al-Farabi Kazakh National University, aimed at facilitating the transition to green and digital technologies through education and innovation in the countries of the Eastern Partnership, Central Asia and the Far East.

Welcoming the participants of the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the Board – Acting First Vice-Rector of Al–Farabi Kazakh National University Yerkin Duissenov noted that the Erasmus+ program is the most important strategic tool for improving the quality of education and scientific research. "In recent years, KazNU has been actively participating in this program, which resulted in 86 concluded contracts under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) program. These agreements open up unique opportunities for our students and teachers to share experience, knowledge and culture with leading universities and research centers around the world", - the Vice-rector said in his speech. 13 projects within the framework of the Erasmus+ program are of particular importance for the university Capacity Building, two of which are implemented as grandholders. These projects play an important role in strengthening academic ties, developing educational and scientific infrastructure.

The project coordinator, professor Daniela Ciric Lalic, UNS, Coordinator of the National Office of Erasmus+ in Kazakhstan, Laura Paluanova, and others made a welcoming speech.

After the official part of the event, professor Daniela Ciric Lalic presented a detailed presentation on the importance of the dual green and digital transitions and cooperation between Europe and Central Asia. She said: "The main goal of the project is the development and implementation of competencies that contribute to sustainable economic growth, job creation, and ensuring the competitiveness of the modern workforce". Within the framework of the project, a competency-based curriculum model will be implemented, which will be used to modernize the curricula of eight universities in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. An important aspect of the project is the creation of an e-learning ecosystem, including massive open online courses.

In their presentations on the role and contribution of each partner and the structural management, professors Daniela Grakanin and Milena Savkovic from UNS highlighted that the GreenTech Horizons project involves a multilateral interregional partnership with the participation of educational and industry partners. As the speakers emphasized, the project will create a sustainable platform for integrating innovative technologies into educational processes and will contribute to socio-economic development by enhancing qualifications and expanding opportunities for youth and professionals in the target countries.

           Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University