INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

On April 21, a guest lecture was held at Zhubanov University by Professor Bhaskar Upadhyay, Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota (USA). During his lecture, the visiting professor discussed current trends in educational research and emphasized the importance of developing research skills. Professor Upadhyay’s primary research focus lies in the globalization of STEAM education. In his work, he …

Today, as part of the academic mobility program, Zhubanov University hosted an art exhibition by students from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov. The event showcased the creative works of young Kyrgyz designers, each demonstrating a unique artistic style. The exhibition featured graphic and applied arts, architectural projects, avant-garde fashion collections, handcrafted works in macrame technique, as well as individual student projects. Each piece stood out for …

Today, a master class by Dr. Yuwei Xu, a PhD scholar from the University of Nottingham (UK), was held at Zhubanov University. During the session, Dr. Xu shared his personal experience and discussed effective methods and techniques for conducting research in the field of education. He emphasized the importance of publishing research findings in high-impact international journals and explained how such publications contribute to enhancing the quality of academic work. …

Today, the faculty and students of Zhubanov University participated in a guest lecture by Dr. Yuwei Xu, a scholar from the University of Nottingham, UK. During the lecture, Professor Xu shared his experience of studying abroad, publishing research articles in scientific journals, and conducting international research projects. He also discussed the structure and specifics of master’s and PhD programs at the University of Nottingham. Dr. Yuwei Xu is an editor …

Today, first-year students at Heriot-Watt University's Aktobe campus sat for their first exams. From March 31 to April 3, 250 students are being tested in mathematics, physics, chemistry, information technology, and English. Senior lecturer PhD Mukagali Kalymbai highlighted that these exams are conducted to assess the knowledge students have acquired over the past 10 weeks. "The exams follow Heriot-Watt University’s standards. Students are only allowed to bring a pen, pencil, …

An open lecture by Dr. Fabio Grazioso on "Deep Learning Models for Image Segmentation" was held at the Aktobe Campus of Heriot-Watt University. During the lecture, Dr. Grazioso shared his research on the application of deep learning in image processing, with a particular focus on segmentation. Currently, he continues his research in this field at the Aktobe Campus of Heriot-Watt University while also teaching courses in computer engineering. Participants had …