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From February 16 to 19, 2026, representatives of 91��ý Kazakh National University participated in the international training program EduFusion NSG “Train Trainers”, held at D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University. The program was organized within the framework of the Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth (EDUFUSION NSG) project, implemented under the Erasmus+ initiative. This project is aimed at modernizing the higher education system in Kazakhstan through the development of international cooperation and the introduction of modern educational approaches.

The EDUFUSION NSG project brings together leading universities from Kazakhstan and the European Union to create a sustainable model of “University–Industry” collaboration, focused on preparing highly qualified specialists capable of contributing to an innovation-driven economy. The project involves European partner institutions, including University of Vigo and University of Porto. The international format of the program provided participants with the opportunity to exchange advanced European practices in engineering pedagogy, digital learning, and competency-based curriculum design.

Representing KazNU in the program were: Erlan Sagidolda, Head of the Department of Electronics and Astrophysics and Associate Professor; B.A. Khaniyev, Director of the Research Institute of Experimental and Theoretical Physics; and K.M. Turekhanova, Associate Professor of the Department of Plasma Physics, Nanotechnology and Computer Physics. The participants successfully completed the four-day intensive Train-the-Trainer Capacity-Building Workshop, designed to enhance teaching competencies and professional qualifications of university educators. Upon completion of the program, they were awarded international certificates confirming their successful participation.

The training program addressed a broad range of topics related to the modernization of engineering education and the integration of innovative educational technologies. Particular emphasis was placed on competency-based curriculum development, digitalization of the learning process, modern approaches to student assessment, and the development of leadership skills among academic staff. Discussions also focused on aligning university education with industry needs and strengthening collaboration between academic institutions and industrial partners.

During the workshop, participants became familiar with European models of engineering education, exchanged experiences with colleagues from other universities, and discussed prospects for implementing innovative teaching methodologies within the national higher education system. Special attention was given to the development of flexible educational programs that emphasize interdisciplinarity, innovation, and practice-oriented learning.

An important component of the program involved discussions on the role of higher education institutions in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the program contributed to SDG 4 – Quality Education, which focuses on improving access to quality education, introducing innovative teaching methods, and developing modern professional competencies. The initiative also supports SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, as it promotes international cooperation among universities, facilitates knowledge exchange, and strengthens sustainable academic partnerships.

Participation of representatives from 91��ý Kazakh National University in the EduFusion NSG “Train Trainers” program represents an important step toward strengthening international educational collaboration and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. The knowledge and experience gained during the training will contribute to the implementation of modern pedagogical technologies within the university’s educational process, support innovative educational initiatives, and foster the development of students’ professional competencies.

Thus, participation in the international program has made a significant contribution to the development of the university’s academic environment and to strengthening its position within the global higher education and research community.