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A delegation from Almaty Management University (AlmaU), consisting of Vice-Rector for Global Partnerships Sholpan Tazabek, Dean of the School of Digital Technologies and Economics Arman Komekbayev, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development Zhaniya Khaibullina, and Research Assistant Professor Meruert Seidumanova, conducted a productive working visit to the United States from February 16 to 22, 2026. Covering New York, Washington, D.C., and Bethlehem (Pennsylvania), the visit aimed to strengthen existing partnerships and establish new connections with leading academic and policy institutions.

AlmaU has once again received international recognition by being appointed Vice-Chair for External Engagement and Partnerships of the Hub for Sustainable Development Goal 7 “Affordable and Clean Energy” within the United Nations United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative. With this appointment, AlmaU joins the group of universities shaping the global academic agenda for sustainable energy development. The appointment also strengthens Kazakhstan’s participation in advancing the SDGs.

On March 16, 2026, an official meeting took place between the leadership of Almaty Management University (AlmaU) and the President of the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Aktoty Raimkulova.

PhD students, Saka Bahadur of the International Executive School, Strasbourg, and Kanu Priya of Sharda University, India, were honoured with the Best Presentation Award at the IALS 2.0 International Conference: Bridging Borders, A Doctoral Research Exchange, held online on 20 and 21 February 2026, in recognition of exceptional research excellence.

The China–Europe Business Development Forum 2026, under the theme “Forging Synergies, Shaping the Future,” was successfully held on 10 April 2026 at the Maison des ESSEC in Paris.

Vistula students have another opportunity to study in an international academic environment. Thanks to the double degree agreement with Centria University of Applied Sciences in Finland, they can complete part of their studies abroad and earn an engineering degree from both universities

KROK Business School presented its experience in developing and implementing the SDG Integration Roadmap during the second international PRME CEE Chapter Coffee Series event. The session brought together representatives of business schools from across the Central and Eastern European region, creating a platform for sharing best practices in responsible management and sustainable development.

Vistula University has signed a student exchange agreement with Kanda University of International Studies in Japan. This partnership gives Vistula students the opportunity to complete part of their studies abroad and gain experience in an international academic environment

Bialystok University of Technology has joined the European University for Cross-Border Knowledge Sharing (ACROSS), an alliance of 10 universities working to strengthen education and research in cross-border regions. The project promotes mobility, integration, quality, innovation, and European values across key thematic areas.

International recognition honors outstanding contributions to data-driven decision-making, supply chain management, and societal impact | Award presented at the 32nd SDP Annual Conference at the University of Massachusetts in Boston