Kazakhstan – the Territory of Academic Education

At the strategic partners’ forum “Kazakhstan – the Territory of Academic Education,” President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the decisive importance of education and science for national development. In his speech, the Head of State highlighted the need to elevate the education system to an international level and to deepen academic partnership. The issues discussed within the forum aim to bring Kazakhstan’s higher education landscape to a new qualitative stage.

From the perspective of the social and humanitarian sciences, this initiative is an important mechanism for strengthening the spiritual and cultural potential of society. The synergy between science and education contributes to renewing the system of values and reinforcing civic consciousness. The ideas raised at the forum demonstrated the necessity of harmonizing national identity with human capital development.

As the President stressed, education and science are the most powerful forces capable of changing the world. Therefore, increasing the country’s intellectual capacity, expanding academic freedom, and cultivating a research culture are strategic priorities. New partnership formats will enable Kazakhstan to become a regional educational and scientific hub.

Collaboration between universities and research institutes will become the main driving force of social development. The outcomes of the forum will help increase the prestige of science and education and strengthen young people’s interest in research.

The ideas and initiatives voiced at the forum define Kazakhstan’s new strategic direction in the field of education and science. These are concrete steps towards national progress, improving the quality of human capital, and enhancing the country’s standing within the global educational space.

Kudaibergenova Nazgul Zhanyskyzy

Acting Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy