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This holiday season, IES proudly hosted Alexandre Ghoussoub and Giorgio Kassouf, founders of Weezli and AI experts in task automation and chatbot innovation. Their visit fostered inspiring discussions on AI’s role in transforming education and highlighted promising collaboration opportunities. Additionally, Dr. Martin Dahl, Dean of Lazarski University in Poland, joined the event, enriching the exchange of ideas and strengthening international partnerships.

MIM Kyiv Business School hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of the Reintegration Policy Management program. This project, dedicated to addressing reintegration challenges in Ukraine for the deoccupied regions, equips leaders with the skills to drive sustainable solutions. Graduates will contribute to strengthening reintegration strategies nationwide.

Human versus Machine: Accounting, Auditing and Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence is a book that provides a critical reflection on the state and perspectives of the accountancy and auditors profession, addresses the AI technology's supportive role in accounting and auditing tasks, reporting processes and reports' attestation, as well as stresses the necessity to modify educational curriculums in business accounting in response to changing circumstances, and set the regulatory frameworks regarding the use of generative AI by academics and students.

Riga Technical University (RTU) is proud to announce the development of its new master's program, “Digital Public Governance”, specifically tailored for leaders in the public sector who are navigating the complexities of digital transformation.

Dr. Zina Kyriakou, Professor of Business Studies at the International Executive School, will present her research, Burmese Students' Experiences and Perceptions of E-Learning in Higher Education, at the prestigious Asia Pacific Business Review Workshop on February 8, 2025.

Event of the month: The Science and Technology Department of Zhejiang Province announced the 2024 list of International Science and Technology Cooperation Bases, recognizing the 'International Cooperation Base for FinTech and Big Data Analysis' established at ZIBS. Additionally, the project 'Study of Countermeasures for Establishing a Science and Technology Finance System that is Compatible with Science and Technology Innovation in Zhejiang Province,' led by ZIBS Dean BEN Shenglin, was approved as a major project under the Provincial Soft Science Research Program.

On December 18, 2024, the Northern Ski Race "Ski Trail of Musin-Ivanov" took place in Lobanovo village, North Kazakhstan. Organized by AlmaU and Zeynep Multidisciplinary College, the race honored outstanding athletes Samat Musin and Nikolai Ivanov for their significant contribution to the development of skiing in Kazakhstan.

Almaty Management University concluded 2024 with a series of remarkable events. Highlights included the Smart City Almaty Challenge hackathon, the V International Conference on Public Trust and Social Capital, the 36th-anniversary celebration and a roundtable with exchange students from leading French universities. These events emphasized innovation, collaboration, and AlmaU’s global vision.

The Accreditation and Certification Committee of FIBAA has accredited three educational programs at Almaty Management University (AlmaU): «Restaurant and Hotel business», «Public Relations» and «Law». The accreditation is valid for 5 years (until 2029) and confirms the high quality and alignment of AlmaU’s programs with international standards.

Human at the Center of the Organization: Visions, Realities, Challenges, a monograph edited by Marzena Stor, is a comprehensive exploration of the paradigm shift in organizational management that emphasizes placing humans at the core of all strategic and operational activities. The monograph delves into various critical aspects such as HRM responses to labor shortages, employee loyalty, and performance factors, and the evolution of management practices in Poland. It also addresses contemporary issues like AI-enhanced recruitment, the needs of Generation Z, and the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace.