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On January 26, 2025, the first annual meeting of AlmaU Open Library took place. This event brought together members of the AlmaU Open Library community, university library specialists, the leadership of Almaty Management University, and everyone genuinely interested in the development of education and culture.

On December 26, 2024, the graduation ceremony was held for participants of the AlmaU Extension programs. This center for professional development is designed for specialists, managers, and business owners. Its key mission is to support the concept of lifelong learning, helping program participants remain competitive in an ever-changing world.

The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" has published the 2025 ranking of educational programs, in which Almaty Management University has been recognized as a leader in several academic disciplines. The ranking aims to provide key stakeholders—applicants, parents, employers, and educational institutions—with useful and objective information.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lyubov Yakovleva, an active member of CEEMAN and a respected pioneer and leader in management education. Born on May 16, 1953, in Donetsk, and passing on February 6, 2025, in the Moscow Region, Lyubov’s influence in higher education spanned more than four decades and left a lasting legacy. Lyubov was among the first to establish undergraduate management programs in her region, helping shape the future of leadership education. After earning her degree in Economics from Donetsk State University in 1975, she obtained a PhD in Labor Studies in 1986 from Moscow Regional Pedagogical University. Her career led her to key roles, including Assistant Professor at the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (1988–1993) and, later, Deputy Rector and then Rector of the Institute of International Business Education (1992–2013). Under her leadership, the institute became a recognized center of excellence in leadership and business studies.

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.