Nazarbayev University

A new framework for student support meant the creation of a new role – but what to call it? Dana Abiltayeva explains why it matters

First-year students suffer from disproportionate levels of stress. But there’s one structural fix that costs almost nothing: pass/fail assessment in year one. Find six steps to implement change

Librarians could be key in helping academics navigate the open research life cycle. Here’s how

Interactive, computable lecture presentations offer students autonomy and the chance to flex their creativity. Find out how

Hear four academics from Campus+ partner institutions in the UK, Morocco and Kazakhstan discuss how to build a reputation as an expert in your scholarly field

Despite the amount of student feedback collected, it is not impacting on students’ day-to-day lives. How can we change that?

Without academic writing instruction, multilingual students are more likely to rely on AI. Making these small shifts can better support them

Research supervision is about helping students develop a scientific mindset as much as it is about imparting knowledge. Find how to guide them with these practical tips

GenAI tools are getting better at tasks such as sorting data, writing basic reports and generating simple code. That’s why higher education needs to focus on what it can’t do

HR staff can be invaluable in shaping the student experience. Here’s how to keep them in the loop

Inviting students into the process of making your university campus a more inclusive place can be transformative. Here’s how

Find out how to create a learning environment where controversial topics can be debated fairly and constructively, with these five tips

Hone your grant proposal for government funding to perfection with these tips. Yanwei Wang, Baktiyar Soltabayev and Zhumabay Bakenov draw on their experience from Kazakhstan’s funding landscape

Co-teaching can benefit not only students and academics, but administrative staff as well. Here, Dinara Pisareva and Andrei Semenov explain how to find a compatible partner, plan and navigate when educators’ approaches diverge

Find out how to design meaningful welcome experiences for first-year students as they arrive at university, and equip them with the tools to start their academic journey

Effective public policy requires clear communication and public engagement. Here’s how to equip future policymakers with the necessary skills

International students need a strong support system to settle them into their new environment. Find out how to provide one with these tips

How can surroundings affect the mental health of students and staff? Follow these tips to make sure the university environment supports mental well-being

Generative AI is here to stay, so let’s build AI literacy, incorporate AI into assessment and craft solid policies for its use

To help PhD students gain the skills required for publication and improve research literacy, consider an in-house academic journal

To make campus safer, why not teach first-year students the principles of harassment prevention? Here’s how

Academics may view administrators with suspicion, but Elaine Sharplin recommends stepping over to the dark side – as long as you stay true to your roots

How to help your graduates step straight into the world of work? Give them a taste of it while they’re still students. Gaini Yessembekova and Liliya Tleukenova offer advice

The PhD thesis may be a mountain to climb, but you can take it one step at a time. Luis R Rojas-Solórzano offers his guidance

Research shows that people regard death as less terrifying than public speaking. Thomas Duke offers three ways to speak with confidence

How can academics get to grips with the most cutting-edge of assessment tools? Matthew Courtney details how to educate STEM experts on modern assessment systems

How can we help neurodivergent students participate and thrive? Sourav Mukhopadhyay offers advice on making your classroom an inclusive environment for them

Open access represents a new opportunity, and librarians are ideally placed to implement it. Nazarbayev University’s library team offers their advice

Major universities in this region are now uniquely positioned to build new international partnerships with academic institutions that have lost access to Russia