"Following activities were provided for the first year plan (2018-2019):➢ Development and implementation of the disciplines ""Conceptual framework of Europeandiplomacy” (45 hours) in Kazakh and Russian, “Evolution of European Diplomacy” (45 hours) in English and Russian, “Economic model of European integration” (45 hours) in English, Kazakh and Russian, “Integration processes in Western Europe: problems and prospects” (45 hours) in Kazakh, “World integration: theory and practice” (45 hours) in Russian.➢ Methodical and organizational preparation of the distance course ""Contemporary problems of European integration"" for in-depth study of the issues of European integration (30 hr.) for teachers of regional universities of Kazakhstan.➢ Preparation and publication of a joint lecture notes for the course ""The European Union today: the evolution of common policy and diplomacy"".➢ Visit the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence by the Chair and the team in order to adapt best practices in latest teaching technologies and get consultations from Prof. J.P. Guishard (Leader of JM CoE in Nice Sofia Antipolis University, Nice, France).➢ The opening and operation of Chair website to maintain a close communication with the public on issues of European integration and diplomacy.➢ Organization of the section for young researchers ""Relevant problems of European integration"" in the framework of the annual conference of students, graduate students and doctoral students of Eurasian National University.For the second year (2019-2020):➢ Teaching the disciplines ""Conceptual framework of European diplomacy” (45 hours) in Kazakh and Russian, “Evolution of European Diplomacy” (45 hours) in English and Russian, “Economic model of European integration” (45 hours) in English, Kazakh and Russian, “Integration processes in Western Europe: problems and prospects” (45 hours) in Kazakh,“World integration: theory and practice” (45 hours) in Russian, “Political aspects of European integration” (45 hours) in English, Kazakh and Russian.➢ Organization and holding the Summer School ""European diplomaсy and human rights» in 2019 for students, young teachers, researchers and journalists.➢ Promotion of academic mobility of students, undergraduates, doctoral students in European universities.➢ Organization and holding a round table on the basis of European universities on the topic «European diplomacy in conditions of the EU's institutional system evolution"". Date: Autumn 2019.➢ Scientific supervision on student projects, master and doctoral theses on European diplomacy.➢ The distance course ""Contemporary problems of European integration"" n (30 hr.) for teachers of regional universities of Kazakhstan.For the third year (2020-2021):➢ Teaching the disciplines ""Conceptual framework of European diplomacy” (45 hours) in Kazakh and Russian, “Evolution of European Diplomacy” (45 hours) in English and Russian,“Economic model of European integration” (45 hours) in English, Kazakh and Russian, “Integration processes in Western Europe: problems and prospects” (45 hours) in Kazakh, “Political aspects of European in” (45 hours) in English, Kazakh and Russian.➢ Academic mobility of the team members in European universities.➢ Competition of student research papers (in the form of an essay) on the theme ""The role of the EU in the contemporary system of international relations"" (among the students of Central Asian universities).➢ Preparation and publication of a joint monograph on ""European diplomacy and its Eurasian vector"".➢ Scientific supervision over student projects, master's and doctoral theses on European integration and diplomacy.➢ Webinar on the discussion of outcomes and prospects of further cooperation."

The project is developed under the initiatives of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Computational Linguistics as interdisciplinary educational program does not exist in the partner countries, though as a research area it has been developed since beginning of 2000. Computational Linguistics is crucial for development of high information technologies, absolutely necessary for the industrial, social and civilizational progress. These technologies are in progress almost everywhere in the world but at different speed in the concerned countries. Despite of a number of software working with recognition of a number of world languages; the Kazakh and Uzbek languages still drop out. Thus it is practically impossible for the world community to retrieve any information in Uzbek or Kazakh. The aim of the project is to develop the master program curriculum and to enrich KZ & UZ universities’ capabilities to enhance access to higher education with blended learning in computational linguistics master program for students with linguistics and computational science background. To achieve this aim it is planned to establish and maintain strong collaboration between linguistics and computational technology in HEI; blended learning pedagogical skills for enhancing computational and linguistic competencies of master students; building the capacity to network effective inter-universities collaboration in the joint researches in linguistics and computer technology. It means that the academic staff from linguist and IT field will be trained. Moreover, the academic materials on new interdisciplinary master courses, NLP tools, online course, e-books and methodological books will be developed for teaching with blended learning under EU supervision.As a result the students will be able to access learning materials, teacher interaction with digital tools. New NLP tools for Uzbek and Kazakh languages will be obtained.

Railway transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods. Due to a significant increase in traffic volume and a long-lasting demand for the economic development of regional agglomerations, along with the interest in reduction of travel time and stimulating population mobility, construction of efficient high-speed rail lines is considered as a priority for all countries seeking full participation in the world economy. For Russian and Kazakh governments high-speed rail has become increasingly important.Therefore, the transport strategies of Russia and Kazakhstan now include the development of a high-speed rail network in excess of 250 km/h. In order to enable such an ambitious project, effective technology and knowledge transfer is necessary. In Russia and Kazakhstan, with their limited experience in this area, specific know-how is strongly required. This evolution towards a modern high-speed transport system means that gaining more expertise in this field is on the agenda. The aim of the Project is to set up a master programme EEIHSR and to disseminate the knowledge of the master programme to gain more expertise in the field of high-speed railway. The master programme will be startetd firstly on PGUPS and KazATC. The dissemination of the knowledge will be achieved by composing a book on the topic of EEIHSR, implementing the teaching contents into the curricula of USURT, FESTU, SKSU, ENU and setting up the qualification upgrade courses for the companies (in Russia and Kazakhstan).The bilingual dual degree master programme EEIHSR consists of four semesters and is designed to meet the criteria of the Bologna System. It is derived from the experience and knowledge exchange between Russian, Kazakhstan and European universities. The teaching modules and contents will be delivered to the students by balancing theory and practice. This will include sessions in technical laboratories, technical excursions and specialist presentations/colloquia.

The wider project objective is to enhance the quality of STEM Teacher training at partner universities in line with Bologna provisions and needs of knowledge economy. The specific project objectives are: to develop STEM Teacher Training Master programs in line with the Bologna provisions; to set up STEM resource centres ; to train teachers in new skills. The main project outputs are: Project policies, National STEM policies& practices, Integrated Master curriculum, 30 new course including 6 courses in English, innovative T&A methods specific for each module, 6 accredited Master programs in STEM Teacher Training; 6 STEM resource centres, retrained teachers, STEM ambassadors, 90 enrolled students, mobility schemes tested between EU and partner universities, Engagement program aimed at raisinf students' interest to STEM subjects. The achievements of outputs is reached through the implementation of 6 work packages. During the preparation phase the main project policies and plans will be devised and analysis of key employers' needs conducted. During the development phase main outputs are to be produced. Training of teachers will be done through the cascade model: first, the train the trainer program will be introduced for a small number of qualified teachers; then the trained trainers will transfer the skills to a wider circle of STEM stakeholders. All project outputs will be internally and externally evaluated. The project consortium consists of 10 universities from 4 EU countries and 6 universities from Russia and Kazakhstan. The associated partners will be actively involved in training and disseminating activities.

Overall objectiveEnhance the international dimension of Kazakh and Chinese higher education institutions by defining and implementing strategic and marketing methodologies to facilitate and increase incoming foreign students, professors and researchers.Specific objectives: •To carry out a study on the level of internationalisation of universities, incoming university stakeholders figures and marketing actions•To create a portal of Kazakh & Chinese universities for internationalisation •To establish service-oriented international relations offices •To train the international relations managers and staff•To carry out and implement Strategic & Marketing plan for internationalization at institutional levelThe main outcomes of the project will be:•Report on the level of internationalisation of universities, incoming university stakeholders figures and marketing actions•Portal of Kazakh & Chinese universities for internationalisation.•Service oriented international relations centers •Experts trained on internationalisation •Strategic & Marketing plans