On 21 October 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, the Global Hour Meeting took place at Shoqantanu Hall of Ualikhanov University in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan. The event provided an open forum for faculty members, department heads, and project coordinators to discuss ongoing and future international cooperation initiatives within the university.
The meeting was chaired by the Vice-Rector for Digitalization and International Cooperation, who emphasized the growing importance of global engagement and collaborative innovation in higher education. Representatives of several international projects were present, including members of the LESLIE Project (Land Management, Environment & Solid Waste: Inside Education and Business in Central Asia).
During the session, participants shared experiences and best practices in managing and implementing international projects, highlighting the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity building. The LESLIE representatives presented the project’s objectives and key achievements, particularly its efforts to develop micro-credentials and digital learning tools in Sustainable Land Management (SLM) across Central Asia.
Discussions also explored future strategies to strengthen Ualikhanov University’s role in European-funded programmes such as Erasmus+, foster new academic partnerships, and expand opportunities for students and staff mobility.
The Global Hour initiative reaffirmed the university’s commitment to internationalization and innovation, while recognizing the LESLIE Project as a catalyst for advancing environmental education, digital transformation, and sustainable development in the region.
