Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth is an integrated approach designed to transform higher education in Kazakhstan, focusing on aligning educational outcomes with labor market demands and promoting sustainable growth and job creation. The Project aims to create an ecosystem involving tight links between industry and academy, training and certification of educators and providing online courses relevant to market needs to ensure sustainable growth and entrepreneurship raise at national level in Kazakhstan.

The main outputs of the EduFusion NSG will be:

• Academia-Industry Collaboration Portal (AICP) will provide a bridge for partnerships between educational institutions and business sector. This portal facilitates joint surveys, projects and internships, focusing on skills crucial for value chain development and entrepreneurship.
• Teacher Development and Support System (TDSS) will offer accredited training for educators, focusing on modern teaching methodologies and addressing educational disparities. This system will allow teachers to be internationally certified ensuring up-to-date skills and implementation of modern and adequate pedagogical approaches.
• Virtual STEAM & Entrepreneurship Academy (VSEA) will be created to offer accredited online courses in STEAM and entrepreneurship, emphasizing gender inclusiveness and climate neutrality. This academy will provide cutting-edge curricula for students and professionals and ensure that these courses meet high quality standards and are directly relevant to market needs.

Edu-Fusion NSG stands out for its commitment to accredited, high-quality professional development programs and teaching methodologies. Its innovative approach ensures that trained educators and designed courses in STEAM & Entrepreneurship meet stringent standards, aligning education with the evolving needs of the labor market and fostering an ecosystem conducive to sustainable economic growth and job creation in Kazakhstan.

 

PARTICIPANTS

The "Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth (EDUFUSION NSG)" is a pivotal Erasmus+ project dedicated to transforming higher education in Kazakhstan through robust international collaboration. This initiative, officially titled "Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth (EDUFUSION NSG)," unites a consortium of distinguished institutions from both Kazakhstan and the European Union. From the European Union, the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal, and University of Vigo, Spain, play a crucial role, having hosted the project's kick-off meeting and serving as a key partner in guiding its strategic direction.

In Kazakhstan, the project involves a comprehensive array of academic and governmental bodies. Participating universities include:

• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
• Satbayev University
• Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University
• D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
• Karaganda Buketov University
• Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
• Central Asian Association for Accreditation of Education

Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan are integral partners, ensuring the project's outcomes align with national educational standards and policy. 

This diverse collaboration aims to forge strong links between industry and academia, enhance educator training, and develop relevant online courses to foster sustainable growth and entrepreneurship within Kazakhstan's higher education landscape.

 

Coordinator of the Project

 

INSTITUTO POLITECNICO DO PORTO

RUA DR ROBERTO FRIAS 712

4200-465 Porto

Portugal

Website: https://www.edufusion-nsg.com/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/erasmus_edu_fusion_project_kz

Phone: +351225571003

Coordinator from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Yerulan Sagidolda

Head of the Department of Electronics and Astrophysics

Faculty of Physics and Technology