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A meeting between the Chairwoman of the Board of the “Center for International Programs,” Aliya Ospanova, and Bolashak scholars and research internship participants took place in Manchester. Aliya Ospanova presented significant changes in the program aimed at improving conditions for scholars and shared plans to simplify various processes. In particular, she discussed the introduction of digital platforms, including the functionality for signing the complete set of agreements online, which is expected to significantly facilitate participants' interaction with the Center.
Scholars from Manchester, Preston, and Belfast actively participated in the discussions, asking questions about the program’s prospects and sharing their experiences in education and professional growth. They responded positively to the innovations related to conducting research in collaboration with government agencies, which opens access to important statistical data for their projects. Additionally, a revision of the selection process was discussed, focusing on increasing transparency and improving the quality of the procedure.
Scholars asked about the possibility of increasing the stipend amount and shared the topics of their research, covering a wide range of fields—from engineering to social sciences—highlighting the importance of further program development to support their academic activities.
Manchester is one of the key educational and scientific centers in the UK, where Kazakh scholars pursue education at leading universities. At the University of Manchester, which ranks among the world’s top universities (QS ranking – 34th, THE ranking – 53rd), there are currently 6 Bolashak scholars studying.
The university is renowned for its programs in natural sciences, humanities, engineering, and physics.
The university boasts a significant number of Nobel Prize winners among its faculty and alumni (25 in total).
One of the most notable achievements is the discovery of graphene in 2004 by scientists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, for which they received the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Additionally, the Jodrell Bank Observatory, managed by the university, is one of the most significant radio astronomy observatories in the world.
In addition to meeting with the scholars, Aliya Ospanova held negotiations with representatives of the University of Manchester, where they discussed further collaboration. Key topics included providing direct tuition discounts for Bolashak scholars, expanding research internships, and the possibility of offering invitations to preferential categories of scholars.
These measures are aimed at broadening access to educational and research opportunities for Kazakh scholars, as well as strengthening scientific ties between universities in the UK and Kazakhstan.
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