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Dear friends!

We would like to present to you a brief infographics report on HSE Leadership Development Program 2015-2016. We express our deep gratitude to all of the guest speakers who shared their valuable experience with students, alumni, staff and guests of KAZGUU University. Also, we would like to thank those who contributed to the organization of these meetings, the students themselves, teachers, partners of HSE. Thank you all!

Leadership Development Program 2015-2016 speakers are CihanCobanoglu, Asset Dautov, Kevin Rogers, Bill L Hogg, Askhat Ibragimov, Aizhan Izakova, Vladimir Poshatyluk, , Meiram Islam, Timothy David Cronin, Tatyana Karaka, Gulzhan Abilova,  Medeu Tuzelbayev, Batyrkhan Zhulamanov, Laura Galiyeva, Bayrzhan Arenov, J. Kent Ford, Luis Antonio Colón ,Joe Tanner , Larry Bilby, Asset Irgaliyev, Ablai Yusupov, Birzhan Ashim, Magzhan Tleukhanov, Almas Aidarov, Anar Bekmuhambetova, Arman Aubakirov, Gabit Lesbekov , Nazgul Shildebaeva, Saken Ihsangaliev, Elvira Tanzarella , Ernar Makishev Konstantin mile Tanirbergen Berdongarov, Adlet Asubekov, DaurzhanAugambay , Dinara Satzhan, Olzhas Ramazanov, Emil Maldzhanov, Marco Ferrentino, Bolat Basheev, MagzhanMadiyev, Naila Bagautdinova, ArdakKulusheva, BolatOmarov, Danil Faizullaev, Dauren Sherimov, ZhanarAshikbaeva, Marat Omarov , Emin Askerov.

On June 17 a guest lecture on the topic “Business in the regions” was held by Asylbek Jakiyev, director of the Regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Atyrau region.

Asylbek shared his experience with students and our colleagues, talked about what entrepreneurship is, encouraging listeners to start their own business. Dilbar Gimranova, director of the Higher School of Economics at the end of the lecture asked Asylbek to name the qualities that should have a future entrepreneur. “The main thing is actually academic background, your AlmaMater, which instills in you a certain attitude towards life, helps to be intellectually energized. Also, of course, you need to develop personal skills in parallel.”

We express our sincere gratitude to Asylbek Jakiyev for conducting an interesting and useful lecture!

On June 15, 2016 the ceremony of awarding certificates to the students – participants of the Leadership Development Program of HSE with invited guest speakers was held.

Congratulatory speeches were given by Bolat Omarov, Soluxe Hotel Astana Assistant General Manager; Danil Faizullaev, director of Academy of Business and Oratory, Magzhan Madiev, commercial director of Naimi.kz; Laura Galieva, the founder of Tour operator KAZUNION. We were also sent a video message from our foreign guests – Alexander Dawoody, associate professor of public policy and administration at Marywood University in Pennsylvania; Cihan Cobanoglu, chairman of McKibbon, director of M3 Centre; Kevin Rogers, MBA, Advisor / life coach; Elvira Tanzarella, DDI director of the Institute for Central Asia (Portland, USA), a practicing psychologist.

Many thanks to our friends for having spared their precious time, for the tips that were shared with our students, and also for all the good and warm wishes!

Congratulations to the students who have sucessfully completed leadership development program, we wish them to remain always full of energy and bold ideas, success in all endeavors, good luck and good health!

From June 6th, 2016 practical training of students of the specialties Economics, Management, Finance and Accounting and Auditing started, it was organised by Corporate Development and Career Center of HSE. The first day of a practice week was successfully completed, on which Yerzhan Turspekov, principal analyst of KassaNova bank, spoke to the students.

On June 8, 2016 in the framework of introductory internship for 2nd year students of the Higher School of Economics a master class on Time Management, SWOT-analysis was held. It was conducted by Marat Alisov, HR-manager of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken. Also, the students had the opportunity to exchange experiences with two students from Singapore.

During the International Scientific Forum, organized by KAZGUU, the participants discussed the topical issue in higher education “Academic integrity in secondary and higher education institutions of Kazakhstan.”

Kadisha Dairova, Vice President on Student Affairs and International Cooperation of JSC Nazarbayev University, shared her experience of enormous work done in this direction with the participants of the Forum “Academic Integrity: issues and perspectives. Best Practices”. She made a report on the theme: “Academic integrity. Looking back, we look forward”, through which informed the international and domestic experts in the field of higher education about the stages of formation and development of the largest research center of the country Nazarbayev University established at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Kadisha Dairova noted that today a problem of academic dishonesty exists in Kazakhstan, and it is connected primarily with the fact that many members of the society, including parents and students themselves, do not consider it seriously. In this regard, educating the younger generation of Kazakhstan to high moral and ethical principles should be started from the walls of kindergarten. And this relation must be maintained at all stages of personality formation – family, school, university and work.

She told about the creation of the Academic Councils in Kazakh-Turkish high schools, which members are active representatives of student governments, as one of the successful practical examples. They have a widespread support for children; give advice to students during studies and examinations by teaching them the principles of academic integrity and morals.

Recently the rector of KAZGUU University Talgat Narikbayev, addressing the participants of the Forum, pointed out that the concept of integrity is generated especially in education, as most of their time young people spend in schools and universities. Therefore, they have a great responsibility, – said Talgat Maxutovich.

Summing up the two days of discussion and interchange of views on the topic, leading international and Kazakhstani researchers, practitioners, experts in Economics and Law have come to a unanimous opinion on the need for legislative consolidation of the concept of academic integrity. This measure will actively contribute to the inculcation of high moral principle of Kazakhstani youth.

At the official closing ceremony of the Forum a joint resolution “Academic integrity” was signed between JSC KAZGUU University and JSC Nazarbayev University.

This document will give the legal status to the concept Academic integrity which includes honesty, integrity, fidelity to undertaken commitments and the conviction of the rightness of cases. It is planned to provide the punishment to participants of the educational process by law, as our country will not become competitive without preparation of honest, highly professional specialists, – commented the rector of KAZGUU University Talgat Narikbayev at the signing ceremony.

Also, the rector of Nazarbayev University Shigeo Katsu said that in the era of high competition to improve the quality of education is impossible without respect for academic integrity, which includes the set of values ​​and principles developing personal integrity in learning, teaching and assessment, scientific research. Therefore, it’s time to develop a common document on academic honesty, which would be kept by every self-respecting university, using international and own experience, since many universities have adopted the unique codes of honor.

On May 19, 2016 the chairman of the Board of National Chamber of Entrepreneurs met with the winners of the national championship in solving business cases “Kemel Kasіpker”, team of the Higher School of Economics of KAZGUU University “Elite”.

Ablai Myrzakhmetov noted he was glad to meet Elite team and called the meeting a nice event at the end of the day, told about himself, about the work of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs.

Also, addressing the students Ablay Myrzakhmetov said that the business requires certain qualities. “Someone should have the makings of business: willingness to take risks, to take responsibility, to be a leader. Someone is a manager, someone is the owner of business, someone is an employee – everyone has their own role,”- shared his opinion the head of the board of the Chamber.

On 19-20 May, 2016 JSC KAZGUU University together with Nazarbayev University and JSC Economic Research Institute holds an international scientific forum “Academic Integrity: issues and perspectives. Best practices“.
The purpose of the forum is to create an international platform for the exchange of researchers’ and practitioners’ experiences in the development of academic integrity in the context of innovation in education. During the Forum leading international and Kazakhstani researchers, practitioners, experts in Economics and Law will discuss topical questions and problems of academic integrity; will take part in workshops by the following areas of activity:

1. Academic integrity in secondary and higher education institutions (Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, Nazarbayev University and KAZGUU University);
2. Academic integrity and international accreditation;
3. Academic integrity and principles of business ethics;
4. Legal bases of academic integrity;

The event’s participants include representatives of the MES, National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, republican subordinate organizations, national and international accreditation agencies, domestic and foreign scholars, international experts in the field of education, heads of educational institutions of all levels and representatives of educational institutions.

The speakers at the forum will be Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the Board, Rector of KAZGUU University; Shigeo Katsu, President of Nazarbayev University; Nurzhan Altayev, Deputy Chairman of NCE Atameken; Berger Hendricks, PhD, Managing Director of FIBAA (Germany); Yuan Simpson, Dean of Business School of KBTU and others.

During sectional discussions the participants will discuss topical issues in sphere of international and domestic education:

  “Academic integrity and international accreditation”;

“The accreditation of educational programs by international professional organizations”;

“Intellectual Property in the education system”;

“The implementation of academic integrity policy: the experience of the Higher School of Economics of KAZGUU University”.

Students of the Higher School of Economics participated in the VII Eurasian Economic Youth Forum in Yekaterinburg (Russia). They took the II prize among 60 universities from 18 countries, received the badge “The Star of Eurasia” and money reward!

The team presented the project “Heat from the Heart”, which was evaluated highly by the judges, who are the Russia’s leading businessmen. The project is socially-oriented because it involves socially vulnerable strata of the population, which was given the opportunity to earn money with the help of Internet technology.

Congratulations to Yerzhan Alimbekov, Daulet Dosov, Sayakhat Medeubay, Diyar Omarov, Daniyar Sarmanov, Amina Hamit, Nursultan Yeskendirov, as well as the scientific supevisor of the team Yerlan Karimov!

KAZGUU University in cooperation with Nazarbayev University and JSC Economic Research Institute organizes the International Research Forum ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES. BEST PRACTICES on May 19-20, 2016 in Astana.

The forum aims to form an international platform for sharing experiences between researchers and practitioners, as well as experts in the development of academic integrity in the context of innovation in education.
The forum offers the opportunity for the leading international and Kazakhstani researchers, practitioners and experts in the field of Economics and Law to:

• take part in sessions that cooperate practitioners and researchers;
• discuss the current issues and challenges of academic integrity;
• share best practices in the development of academic integrity.

The following sessions are offered in the forum:

1. Academic Integrity in the Secondary schools and Higher Educational Institutions (Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, Nazarbayev University and KAZGUU University);
2. Academic Integrity and International Accreditation;
3. Academic Integrity and the Principles of Business Ethics;
4. Legal Aspects of Academic Integrity.

Languages: Kazakh, Russian and English.

Invited participants are the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, national and international accreditation agencies, national ministerial subordinate organizations, national and international researchers, international experts in the field of education, heads of educational institutions at all levels, university and school faculty members. Students of higher educational institutions and secondary schools are also welcome in this event.

Forum procedure
Venue: KAZGUU University
Мау 19-20, 2016 Introductory session. Panel Sessions. Concluding Notes

Participation in the forum is free for all interested.

Potential speakers in the sessions are strongly advised to prepare their presentations or reports for 10-15 minutes.
Application procedure

Speakers are required to submit the following documents and Application form on and before May 4, 2016:

• an updated curriculum vitae (the current position, commencement date of employment and institutional affiliation, short employment history)
• an abstract of the proposed presentation/speech

Participants as a listener are required only to fill in the Application form due to the deadline and submit online on the university website or to the e-mail address: conference@kazguu.kz or z_baizhanova@kazguu.kz

Contact for inquiries:
KAZGUU University, оffice 206, tel. +7 717 2702849 (Madina) or +7 717 2703047 (Zarina), conference@kazguu.kz or z_baizhanova@kazguu.kz

Abbreviations are not allowed

The Department of Socio-psychological Disciplines of Higher School of Economics and the Center of young audience research, led by Professor Alexander Teslenko, held the Republican Student Scientific-Practical Conference with international participation “Reading for young audience -2016″ on April 25, 2016.  

The conference was dedicated to the International Day of Youth Solidarity, which is celebrated annually on April 24 (since 1957 by the decision of the World Federation of Democratic Youth). This day is another reason to attract the attention of public authorities, society and the media to the problems of youth.  

The “Reading for young audience -2016″ was attended by 72 students and postgraduates from Kazakhstan (Astana, Kokshetau) and Russia (St. Petersburg, Samara). There were presented not only reports of young researchers, but also the presentation of youth initiatives, social projects, and cultural practices.

The best report of the “Reading for young audience -2016” acknowledged by all participants was the report «Psychological aspects of moral and gender education» of Aliya Rahimova, the 3rd year student of the specialty “Psychology” (supervisor: senior lecturer Bolatbekova N.).

On April 20, at the office of Alma University Astana, previously IAB, was held the Championship of business play on solving business cases “Kemel kasіpker” in Astana. Four teams competed for the first place and the opportunity to represent the capital at the national championship.

We congratulate our team KAZGUU Elite with a victory in this difficult competition. Guys developed and presented the development idea of ​​Shin-Line Company in just 1.5 hours. The Shin-Line Company takes 15% share of the ice cream market. Among their brands the premium full ice cream, chocolate ice cream, cone under the title “bomb” are well-known. Our students proposed to increase the advertising campaign, conduct the BTL-campaign and open ice cream parlors in shopping centers.

More detailed presentation by our participants convinced the jury and they became the first winners of the Championship in the capital. We are waiting for the national championship in May, after the holidays. It is planned that the event will be held in Pavlodar.

On April 18, the Higher School of Economics became a partner of the first Astana Coaching Day in 2016. The event was attended by over 50 people – students, faculty, and guests of the University.

Speakers were certified coaches and business coaches as Aidar Abrayev (a certified trainer of the British Council, a practicing coach of Erickson Coaching International, International Coaches Union), Lyudmila Levitanus (a professional certified coach of Erickson Coaching International, a business coach with 10 years of experience), Balsulu Tasbulatova (a coach, an expert on international cooperation), Vera Sadykova (a professional certified coach of Erickson Coaching International, a certified Wingwave/ EmotionSync-coach), Madina Baymuhanova (a certified personal coach of International Coaches Union), Tomiris Musayeva (founder and director of AGATHospitality Education, a certified business coach, a certified coach of International Coaches Union).

Participants learned what “coaching” is and how you can help with coaching tools develop the service staff, use the tools in SMM, learn foreign languages, as well as hold an emotional synchronization and use it in management.

The event was held with the support of Bolashak Association, Erickson International Central Asia & Caucasus and International Coaches Union.

Dear students!
We are very happy to announce the Dual Degree Programs and Summer Leadership Academy in USA! Dual Degree Programs Summer Leadership Academy developed in cooperation with Association of North America Higher Education International (ANAHEI) and HSE.
We are very proud that any student applying to HSE dual degree programs eligible to attain the degree of any of twelve universities of State Florida!
Dual degree programs and Summer Leadership Academy options:
1) 2+1+1 Model: HSE students will finish two years at KAZGUU University and then come to Santa Fe College in Florida for one year (#1 College in USA). After this year, they are guaranteed to transfer to any Florida University (See the list at http://www.flbog.edu/aboutsus/universities/). They will earn an Associate Degree from Santa Fe College and Bachelor degree from a Florida University. Santa Fe College has a direct tie to University of Florida (Top 10 among US Public Universities and Top 47 among all US universities (private and public).
2) 1+1+2 Model: HSE students will finish one year at KAZGUU University and then come to Santa Fe College in Florida for one year. Then they will go back to KAZGUU University for the remaining two years. They will earn an Associate degree from Santa Fe College.
3) Summer Leadership Academy: Association of North America Higher Education International (ANAHEI) has a leadership summer camp where students practice English and sharpen their leadership skills. Cost: $3500 (includes all costs except airfare). More info: http://anahei.org/gyla/
Scholarships for academically bright students (up to $750)!
For further information please contact: Mr. Galimzhan Seilov, Senior Lecturer, Economics, Management and Tourism Department, g_seilov@kazguu.kz, KAZGUU University, office # 207

Graduates of a specialty “Psychology” are making the first successful steps in their professional activities. The Department of Social and Psychological Disciplines always keeps in touch with its alumni, is ready to support young professionals and to rejoice their first successes with them.

With joy and pride, in the fall we were pleased to read in the newspaper “Capital Education” the note of the event held by our graduate Zhuldyz Rakhimzhanova on the prevention of suicide.

On March 4, 2016 another graduate of our department hurried to please her lecturers with good news.  Zhanar Baygazieva, a psychologist, won the Grand Prix at the 1st round of the festival “Young specialist 2016”. We wish good luck to Zhanar at the 2nd round, which will take place on March 31 this year.

We express our gratitude to all our graduates for their cooperation with the wishes of success in building a successful professional career!

26-27 February 2016 4-year students of Translation Studies Department of Higher School of Economics Zhanar Baikenova and Daniya Sarina took part in National Competition in translation / interpreting at Kazakh University of World Languages and International Relations named after Abylai-khan in Almaty. The competition comprised two parts: the first round consisted in translation of a scientific text, whereas in the second round the participants were to show their consecutive interpretation skills on interpreting a political text. Despite formidable opponents from other regions of Kazakhstan the students of Translation Studies Department demonstrated high results and were awarded a diploma.

March, 02 Guest speaker of Leadership Development Program was Magzhan Madiyev – Financial Director of Naimi.kz company. Meeting was held in informal setting. Mr. Madiyev answered all the points of studets’ interest, shared his story, own experience and practice knowledge.

Participants of the kick-off meeting noted that in the context of contemporary challenges when enhanced internationalization and practice-oriented education accelerated the process of globalization, the role of education in society has increased. Cooperation with organizations is vital for the further sustainable development of the knowledge and skills required by the labor market today.

Recommendations of the BAC members

Guided by the high education standards, recognizing the role and importance of Business Advisory Council of the Higher School of Economics in society, the participants consider necessary to:

1. Develop a joint work plan, where all members of the Advisory Business Council should  engage themselves in the learning process (Deep dive):

1.1  set a date and time for deep dive in the individual order according to the  interests of the HSE majors;

1.2  appoint person in charge from the organization;

1.3  after deep dive  make proposal to change the content of HSE academic programs;

2. Expand the field of activities:

2.1. creation of atlas of new professions;

2.2. personal input (ideas, experiences);

2.3. input of the organizations (internships, joint projects);

3.  Develop joint scientific and educational activities. Contribute to the growth of progressive forms of cooperation;
4. Strengthen the analytical and research work in HSE academic programs;
5. Participation of organizations (members of the Business Advisory Council) in HSE academic life;

5.1.participate as a guest lecturer in Leadership Development Program;

5.2. carry out case competitions with partners;

6. Implement measures to coordinate the activities of Business Advisory Council:

6.1.sending a questionnaire to identify the working groups;

6.2.organization and completion of “deep dive” of  the Higher School of Economics.

Higher School of Economics has launched the first Business Advisory Council on February 24, 2014. Current educational issues were identified and discussed with the Top-managers of national and international companies. Business Advisory Council was established in order to upgrade the HSE academic programmein the sweeping changes of global economy.

February 22 – in the frames of Leadership Development Program KAZGUU University held the meeting with a hostess, business woman Dinara Satzhan.

Dinara shared her personal experience and stories of success with students.

“You could sit at home with the TV or with friends in student cafeteria, but not students of KAZGUU University High School of Economics. They listen with great interest, ask questions and I am also for networking!” – she commented in this way her post in instagram.

The III annual intellectual game Elite Cup 2016 for the students of secondary schools of Astana was held on January 20, 2016. The purpose of the intellectual game is to help school children determine their future profession, improve literacy, enlarge knowledge about the specialties of the Higher School of Economics.

This year, 17 teams consisting of 4-5 people have applied to participate in the game. The program included a tour in KAZGUU University, presentation of the School specialties and educational programs, quiz in seven categories and final practical task.

At the end of the event all the rounds were estimated and jury selected the winners, who took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The winners were awarded with valuable prizes and certificates. Also, there was a drawing of 10% discount on tuition at KAZGUU University.

First place in the Elite Cup 2016 intellectual game was obtained by the team “Friendship” from gymnasium №67. This team is ranked 1st for the second year in a row. The pupils of the school-lyceum №53 took the second place. The 10^th grade students of school-lyceum №35 ranked third in the Elite Cup 2016. We express our sincere congratulations!

KAZGUU held IV World Economic Forum of Young People on the theme: “A student – today, an EXPOnent – tomorrow”.

Forum participants were young scientists, students, entrepreneurs, economists, innovators, diplomats, politicians, financiers. Among them, 50 participants from Russia and 20 from Eurasia: France, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Armenia.

The forum was divided into several sessions:

I FORECAST-SESSION: “CREATING SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE IN EURASIAN SPACE”:

II FORECAST-SESSION: “THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE IN EURASIA: DIALOGUE OF YOUNG LEADERS OF BUSINESS”:

The World Economic Forum is held in the framework of the youth of Astana Economic Forum from 2011.

May 21, 2015 – KAZGUU Higher School of Economics and Economic Research Institute in the frames of VIII Astana Economic Forum and the Club of Economists held a meeting with the Nobel laureates Finn Kinland and Eric Maskin, (moderator – Dilbar Gimranova, Director of KazGUU High School of Economics).

For the first time, laureates of the most prestigious international award in the field of scientific research, revolutionary inventions and major contribution to the development of culture and society visited KazGUU University.

Guests visited the Museum of our University, where they got acquainted with the history of our university, and also they left their wishes in the “KazGUU Book of honorable guests.”