On September 6, 2023, representatives of the Zhiqiu Education company visited Astana IT University. During the meeting, Acting Rector Dr. Serik Omirbayev made a presentation of the university, and also presented wishes on the main areas of cooperation. Thus, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of recruiting applicants from the People’s...Read More

Due to the rapid development of technologies that are transforming the labor market, the role of non-formal education is becoming increasingly important. Non-formal education, characterized by its flexibility, accessibility and learner-centred approach, is fundamentally changing the way students acquire knowledge and skills outside of traditional formal education. Examples of non-formal education can be advanced training...Read More

In recent years, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have emerged as a transformative force in the world of education. These online courses, offered by universities, organizations, and platforms, have gained immense popularity due to their accessibility and flexibility. While MOOCs offer numerous advantages for both learners and institutions, today, we’ll focus on the benefits that...Read More

On September 23, a guest lecture was held with the teacher of the Kyoto College of Graduate studies for Informatics, Professor Toshiaki Tateishi. During the meeting, the professor gave a lecture on the topic “Modern IT trends in Japan,” in which the current state of wireless networks and the development of 5G technology in Japan...Read More

Gulnara Abitova, PhD, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Engineering (formerly Associate Professor of the Department of Intelligent Systems and Cybersecurity) is the holder of the International Grant “Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program”, funded by the US Department of State and a visiting scientist in the United States of America. Ms....Read More

Representatives from the University of the People’s Republic of China, led by Professor Shan Wenhua, Deputy President of Xiang Jiaotong University, visited Astana IT University on July 3, 2023. During the meeting, Acting Rector Omirbayev S. M. delivered a presentation on the university and put forward suggestions regarding potential areas of cooperation. Consequently, the parties...Read More

As part of the Jean Monnet Module, DigCEE ERASMUS-JEAN MONNET MODULE-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH, a roundtable discussion took place at Astana IT University on Friday, June, 2, 2023. The roundtable was attended by the University department directors and the teaching staff. The participants discussed the Module and the ways it could be implemented within the educational programs’ of...Read More

At the end of the academic year, the ‘Let’s Talk’ rubric was closed with a lecture by the UN Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan Ms. Michaela Friberg-Story. There were discussed sustainable development issues and also was focused on the processes of digitalization: • Enhancing access to basic services; • Fostering economic growth and decent work; •...Read More

On June 9, a guest lecture by a PhD student of the Southeast European University Atdhe Buja took place. During the lecture, Mr. Buja spoke about his country, region and higher education institution where he studies. Atdhe also discussed the importance of incident handling in Cybersecurity strategy and types of communication protocols. In conclusion, Mr....Read More

On June 8, USAID (DECA Team) representatives paid a visit to Astana IT University. Delegation was led by Ms. Susannah Horton, Associate Director of Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment, USAID Digital Frontiers Project and Ms. Raiyan Kabir, Senior DECA Specialist. The parties discussed the involvement of the University in the digital ecosystem, including digital infrastructure and...Read More