On October 28, 2026, Tashkent hosted the International Educational Forum of Central Asia, convening officials from sectoral ministries, executive leaders of higher education institutions, and international expert communities. ALT University was represented by a delegation headed by Meruert Zharmagambetova, Chair of the Board – Rector.
The university delegation also included Shamil Abdreshov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, and Aizada Sarina, Director of the Department of International Cooperation.
The overarching theme of the forum focused on building a unified space for education, science, and innovation across Central Asia. Official opening proceedings featured ministerial delegates from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, and Pakistan. Kazakhstan was represented by Dinara Shcheglova, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education.
During the plenary session, university rectors and international experts examined strategies for advancing higher education, reinforcing inter-state scientific linkages, elevating specialist training standards, and deepening cross-border academic partnerships.
The forum’s executive agenda comprised three thematic sessions dedicated to applied research and joint scientific projects, digital technologies and artificial intelligence integration in higher education, and educational quality assurance, accreditation, and global university rankings.
Participation in the Tashkent forum enabled ALT University to engage in high-level dialogue with Central Asian educational leaders, exchange institutional best practices, and lay the groundwork for expanding bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
Broadening academic ties with international universities remains a priority vector of ALT University’s international strategy. Such multilateral platforms strengthen inter-university cooperation, facilitate knowledge transfer, and open new horizons for joint scientific research and academic mobility.
Author: Aliya Yerlan
