The 80-hour course, titled “Modern Approaches to Teaching French: Pedagogy, Methodology, Assessment, Digital Technologies and Francophone Projects,” is delivered in a hybrid format. Of the total hours, 40 are dedicated to in-person sessions led by a specially invited instructor from Sorbonne University in Paris. The training is also being held in Almaty.

“We are committed to strengthening the position of the French language in Kazakhstan, first and foremost to ensure that young people continue to choose it as a language to study. This is an investment in the future. Our cooperation is actively developing in such strategic sectors as energy, artificial intelligence, engineering, environmental protection, agriculture, higher education and science. Teachers play a crucial role in achieving this goal, as they are an essential link in promoting our language and culture throughout Central Asia,” said Sylvain Guéguet, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan.

French is an official language in more than 30 countries worldwide. The courses aim to enhance teachers’ professional competencies and promote modern approaches to French language teaching. MNU Provost Anar Ibrayeva emphasized that the initiative would also help strengthen academic ties between Kazakhstan and France.

“We believe that the quality of education begins with the teacher. That is why the professional development of educators, the exchange of experience and the adoption of modern teaching methods are particularly important. These courses provide an opportunity to explore current approaches to teaching French and exchange experience with French experts. We are confident that initiatives like this create new opportunities for the development of language education and the training of future generations,” said Anar Ibrayeva.

It is worth noting that MNU previously opened the first educational fund of its kind in Central Asia, the Lumières Fund. The fund aims to bring joint initiatives together under a single brand to meet the workforce development needs of French companies operating in Kazakhstan and facilitate the co-financing of scholarships.

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The event brought together law students from seven cities across Kazakhstan. The competition aimed to promote the use of the Kazakh language in the legal field and develop students’ language skills. The total prize fund amounted to 600,000 tenge.

“The competition was held to mark Republic Day and celebrate seven years of Kazakhstan’s development and progress. Last year, nine universities took part, while this year the number increased to eleven. I am confident that Zañǵar Zańger will become an annual platform bringing together educated and ambitious young people,” said Anar Ibrayeva, Provost of MNU.

During the competition, students worked on practical legal cases, identified errors and inconsistencies in legislative texts in Kazakh, and demonstrated their legal analysis skills. Their performances were evaluated by prominent lawyers and experts in promoting the Kazakh language. The competition partners were Aidar Sovetbekov and Abylai Zhumazhanov, MNU alumni and lawyers with the Astana Bar Association.

“The students who worked on this project have put in a tremendous amount of effort. We decided to support them and become a partner of the competition. There are talented young people who want to demonstrate their abilities, and this competition has given future lawyers an opportunity to showcase their talent,” said Abylai Zhumazhanov.

According to the results, SDU University (Kaskelen) took first place. Second place went to students from Academician Y.A. Buketov Karaganda National Research University (Karaganda), while representatives of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University (Shymkent) took third place. The participants were also congratulated by Askhat Aimagambetov, a member of the National Kurultai.

“The Zañǵar Zańger competition is very important. Today, we face challenges in improving legal terminology and legislation in the Kazakh language. When drafting laws in the Kurultai, it is essential to ensure that they are written correctly in the state language. We know that Maqsut Narikbayev University is one of the leading universities in the field of law. We also see how the university is implementing the initiatives and priorities set by the Head of State,” emphasized Askhat Aimagambetov.

It is worth noting that MNU students also demonstrated strong results in the competition. As the host university, MNU entered a team that participated outside the official competition.

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The study focused on the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices in five-star hotels. MNU students Nurai Kasengazy, Aisha Sabit, and Dilnaz Sharapidenova, together with Timur Kogabaev, Adjunct Assistant Professor at MNU, and Rando Varnik, a professor at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, analyzed corporate documents and interviewed hotel managers. The authors concluded that energy efficiency is easier to implement within an individual hotel, whereas a circular economy requires cooperation beyond the boundaries of a single establishment.

It is worth noting that Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development specializes in management, economics, entrepreneurship, and rural development. The journal has been published since 1999 by the Agriculture Academy of Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania. It is indexed in the Web of Science international database.

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Potential areas of cooperation were discussed during a visit by MNU’s leadership to Incheon National University. MNU Board Chair Talgat Narikbayev met with INU President Lee In-jae. The parties discussed the development of academic mobility programmes and plans to launch dual-degree programmes in linguistics, business, and artificial intelligence.

During the visit, Talgat Narikbayev explored the Korean university’s facilities, as well as its learning and accommodation conditions for international students. He also met with MNU student Erkezhan Nazarbekova, who is currently studying at Incheon National University as part of an academic mobility programme. The partnership between the two universities is based on a memorandum signed last year.

Based in Incheon, INU is ranked among the Top 50 universities in the Republic of Korea. The university offers more than 100 academic programmes and is recognised for its strong programmes in economics, international trade, IT, and natural sciences. INU has around 17,000 students from more than 50 countries.

Earlier, MNU also signed agreements with the School of Law of Seoul National University and Seoul Cyber University.

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The agreements were reached during a visit to MNU by H.E. Mohamad Fadjrul Rahman, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia to Kazakhstan, and representatives of the Indonesian university. The parties discussed promising areas for cooperation. The memorandum was signed by Sergey Pen, Vice Chairman of the MNU Board for Science, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and Nyoman Abdi, Director of PNB.

The parties will promote and facilitate academic mobility, organize internships for students and faculty, and develop dual-degree programs. Particular attention will be given to research cooperation. The memorandum provides for the exchange of publications and academic materials, the organization of scientific conferences, seminars and symposia, as well as academic supervision of doctoral dissertations.

The discussions also covered the launch of summer schools and applied social projects in the fields of ecotourism and sustainable development. Bali State Polytechnic has a history spanning nearly 40 years and offers around 40 educational programs in tourism, economics, energy, mechanical engineering, construction and IT. Representatives of the institution emphasized their commitment to expanding institutional cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.

It is worth noting that MNU has previously signed agreements with two other Indonesian universities: Sunan Ampel State Islamic University in Surabaya and Alma Ata University.

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Gulfiya Kuchumova holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Humanities with a specialization in English from M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University and a PhD in Education from Nazarbayev University. In 2017, she completed a research fellowship at the University of Cambridge. She has 20 years of experience in the field of education.

Gulfiya Kuchumova began her career in 2006 as a lecturer at the Department of Germanic Philology at M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University. From 2012 to 2018, she worked at MNU, where she held the positions of lecturer, project manager, and Vice Dean of the Higher School of General Education and Language Training. From 2018 to 2021, she served as a research fellow at the Graduate School of Education at Nazarbayev University. In 2021, she rejoined the MNU team as a Professor at the School of Liberal Arts.

Gulfiya Kuchumova is fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English. Her research and publications on education development have been widely featured in prestigious Kazakhstani and international academic publications. She is also a recipient of the Nailya Bazanova Award, established to recognize outstanding women scientists in Kazakhstan.

Maqsut Narikbayev University congratulates Gulfiya Zhasulanovna on her appointment and wishes her every success in her new role!

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The program is offered by the School of Liberal Arts at MNU. Students will develop practical skills in working with language corpora, learn to use natural language processing (NLP) tools, and gain an understanding of how artificial intelligence is transforming language teaching and translation. The curriculum is designed to help students combine advanced linguistic expertise with the ability to work effectively with AI technologies, preparing them for a future in which many translation processes are automated.

The new program has received strong support from employers, who emphasized the growing demand for professionals capable of integrating linguistic expertise, teaching competencies, and technological literacy. The curriculum follows a progressive learning pathway, beginning with the fundamentals of linguistics and advancing to modern digital technologies. Students start with programming basics for linguists and corpus linguistics, then move on to NLP systems and machine translation. In the later years of study, they work with authentic language data, master post-editing techniques, and learn to develop digital language solutions.

To broaden their professional competencies, students may also pursue a minor, allowing them to customize and expand their academic pathway. For example, the Digital Linguistics minor prepares students to become language data analysts and chatbot developers, while the Translation Technologies minor focuses on IT-related competencies in translation. The Media Communications minor equips students with the skills to create digital content for marketing and digital agencies, the International Relations minor prepares graduates for careers in diplomacy and international organizations, and the Second Foreign Language minor opens opportunities in tourism and global communications.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program enables graduates to build successful careers across a wide range of industries. They will be well prepared for employment in education, translation, media, major online platforms, international organizations, embassies, government institutions, and the technology sector. It is worth noting that, according to the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan educational program rankings, MNU is recognized as the country’s leading university in Applied Linguistics. In addition, the University’s academic programs are accredited by internationally recognized quality assurance and professional organizations, including QAA, FIBAA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, GARP, CFA Institute, HRCI, CIM, and IQAA.

More information about admission requirements and the application process is available at this link.

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The memorandum was signed in Beijing, China, by Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the Board of MNU, and Duan Peng, President of BLCU. During the meeting, the parties also discussed promising areas of cooperation. Under the agreement, the universities intend to develop joint research projects, promote student and faculty exchanges, and organize academic and scientific events.

Beijing Language and Culture University is the world’s leading institution for teaching the Chinese language and China’s premier university for training specialists in linguistics. Over more than 60 years of its history, BLCU has educated nearly 200,000 professionals from around the world who are proficient in Chinese and well acquainted with Chinese culture. Notably, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev completed an internship at the university in 1983–1984.

MNU currently offers dual degree programs with universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, the United States, Uzbekistan, France, Switzerland, and South Korea. Earlier, the University also announced the launch of the joint master’s program “AI + Law” in partnership with the China University of Political Science and Law.

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The decision was recently approved by the FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) Accreditation and Certification Committee. Following the committee’s review, five programs offered by the School of Liberal Arts were awarded the FIBAA Quality Seal, confirming their high academic quality, compliance with international standards, and alignment with global best practices.

The Bachelor’s program in Psychology and the Master’s program in Applied Linguistics received initial accreditation for a period of five years. In addition, three programs were granted reaccreditation for seven years: the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Translation Studies, as well as the Bachelor’s program in Applied Linguistics.

FIBAA is one of Europe’s leading accreditation agencies, specializing in the evaluation and accreditation of higher and continuing education programs in business, law, and the social sciences and humanities. The agency conducts a comprehensive assessment of academic programs, evaluating everything from institutional strategy and academic governance to the contribution of graduates to their organizations and society. In addition to FIBAA, MNU’s academic programs are accredited by a number of internationally recognized professional and accreditation bodies, including QAA, CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIM, HRCI, GARP, CFA, and CEEMAN.

Earlier this year, MNU also improved its standing in the prestigious Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, further reinforcing the University’s growing international reputation.

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