Mambo site syndication http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 - Rewrited by Blagoslovenie.MSK.RU http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/images/M_images/mambo_rss.png http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng Mambo site syndication http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=395&Itemid=266 Vice Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidar Zhakupov met with Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of New Zealand to Russia and Kazakhstan Mr. Ian Alexander Hill.Director of Development Strategy Department of the Ministry Serik Irsalieyv, lead expert of the Department Bolat Atybai and president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev also participated in the meeting. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=394&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with representative of the French Embassy to Kazakhstan Mr. Claude Abitol, Attache for University and Science Cooperation, and Mr. Gerard Michot, representative of the Higher Engineering School of France. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=393&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova met with representatives of Cambridge Education Group.Within the framework of the meeting the sides discussed problems of bilateral cooperation. The guests told about possibilities of studying at the leading language schools of the educational group. They also noted that the students who studied under the Foundation Program (preparatory courses) at Cambridge Education Group colleges demonstrated good progress in further academic studies. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=392&Itemid=266 Problems of cooperation in terms of commercial projects and organization of scientific internships were touched upon at the meeting of Vice-President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova with professor of University of Fribourg F. Ruegg. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=391&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova met with Head of the Regional Resource Center at AIT-UNEP Aida Karazhanova (Thailand). http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=266 JSC “Center for International Programs” and Tokai University, Japan sign a Memorandum on strengthening cooperation and developing academic ties under the Bolashak Scholarship Scheme. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=388&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with representatives of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Kazakhstan.Mr. Kaldayev discussed problems of strengthening bilateral cooperation under the Bolashak Program with Public Affairs Officer Mr. Jeffrey Sexton and Education specialist at US Embassy Ms. Maira Tungatarova. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=387&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with Representative of the Higher Engineering School of France Mr. Gerard Michot and Attache for University Cooperation of the French Embassy to Kazakhstan Ms. Noemie Larrouilh.During the meeting the sides discussed problems of bilateral cooperation. Gerard Michot told about the N+i Program under which students may obtain high-quality engineering education. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=386&Itemid=266 JSC “Center for International Programs is pleased to announce the winner of our “I am the Bolashak Student!” Photo Contest. The winner is Alibek Katpabaev, the student of Rochester Institute of Technology, USA. Our congratulations to Alibek! We thank all the participants that contributed entries for this contest. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=385&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev discussed problems of cooperation in terms of commercial projects with Ms Alessia Lefebure, the Head of Cooperation Department of Institute of Political Sciences, Sciences Po and Mr. Claude Abitol, Attache for University and Science Cooperation of the Embassy of France. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=384&Itemid=266 Recipients of the Bolashak Presidential Scholarship from Kazakhstan studying at Southampton University organized a presentation of their motherland at the academic institution. More than 120 teachers and students of different nationalities participated in the event. Kazak students said the aim of the Southampton Kazakh Students’ Association was to promote the positive image of Kazakhstan, its culture, traditions and history abroad. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&Itemid=266 I cordially congratulate you on the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan!A lot has been done over the past years of independence. Kazakhstan attained great success in social, economic and political spheres. It is a result of a wise policy of the President and common efforts aimed at development of the young republic. Let us continue on this path of success and join our efforts to make our country even more prosperous. I wish all of you good health, success, continued progress and prosperity for the benefit of Kazakhstan!With best wishes,President of JSC “Center for International Programs”Bektursyn Kaldayev http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=383&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova met with Mr. Daniel Nagy, Regional Director of Duke University’s Business School for Europe, Russia and CIS countries. The university is featured into the list of higher educational institutions recommended for training under the Bolashak Program. Three recipients of the Bolashak International Scholarship study there. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=382&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Y. Apsemetova met with Attache for University Cooperation Noemie Larrouilh and Councellor for Cultural and Cooperation Affairs Mr. Bernard Paqueteau of the French Embassy to Kazakhstan. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=381&Itemid=266 On November 25, 2009 Astana will host Bolashak Alumni-2009: Realizing Potential Forum. It is aimed at the effective recruitment of the Bolashak Scholarship Program graduates. The event is expected to bring together some 500 bolashakers and over 100 recruiters from all over Kazakhstan.The graduates of the Bolashak Scholarship Program and prospective recruiters are welcome to submit their applications to tel.: +7 7172 550 067, +7 7172 550 129. Please check back later for more details. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=380&Itemid=266 Vice-President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Y. Apsemetova met with Professor of Swinburne Technological University Mr. Anatoly Vakhguelt.According to Mr. Vakhguelt, the university was accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency and topped the rating of the Malaysian higher educational institutions. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=379&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Y. Apsemetova met Peggy Schmeiser, the Director of Government Relations of University of Saskatchevan, Canada. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs Y. Apsemetova discussed problems of the Kazahstani-Lithuanian cooperation in the educational sphere at the meeting with the Lithuanian delegation. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=377&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Y. Apsemetova met with representatives of State University of Northern Dakota and Trade Office of North Dakota (USA). It was the second visit of the guests from North Dakota to the Center. The academic institution is one of the oldest US universities, engaged in training of personnel and realization of research works in the agrarian sector. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=376&Itemid=266 During a meeting with Vice-president of the CIP Yerkezhan Apsemetova, Zdenek Bilan, the Regional Director of Czech Chamber of Commerce, told about the project which is expected to be realized in Kazakhstan. “As it is known, students with good knowledge of the Czech language are trained there for free, the guest explained. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=375&Itemid=266 JSC “Center for International Programs” and Tokai University (Japan) are expected to sign Memorandum of further cooperation in the sphere of educational programs. This problem was discussed during a meeting of Vice-president of the CIP Y. Apsemetova with representatives of the Japanese university: Professor Kioshi Jamada, Professor Hirojuki Kavanobe, Professor Shigeo Honma and Mr. Kodzhi Nakamura. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=374&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Y. Apsemetova discussed problems of cooperation in terms of commercial projects during a meeting with representatives of Nova College, Northern Virginia (USA). http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=373&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC «Center for International Programs» of E. Apsemetova discussed questions of further cooperation with Mr. Damiano Antonazo, the Regional Manager of CIS and Turkey countries of Instituto Marangoni. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=372&Itemid=266 President of JSC «Center for International Programs» B. Kaldayev met with Mr. Muhammad Anis Ur Rehman, representative of Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovations (UCTI) and Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT). http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=371&Itemid=266 President of JSC B. Kaldayev met with representatives of ENRC, the Eurasian National Resources Corporation. B. Kaldayev noted that 2009 is marked by the largest number of the Bolashak Scholarship graduates in the history of the program. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=370&Itemid=266 “Japan is interested in cooperation with JSC “Center for International Programs” within the framework of the Bolashak Scholarship Program”, Mr. Araki Mitsuja, the President of the Japanese Centers Assistance Committee said during the meeting between representatives of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency and Vice-President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=368&Itemid=266 “We are interested in training our employees under the Bolashak Program,” Director of the branch of the Center for Personnel Evaluation and Development of JSC NC “Kazakhstan Temyr Zholy” M. Aisariyeva said during the meeting with President of JSC “Center for International Programs” B. Kaldayev. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=369&Itemid=266 President of the National Center for Civil Service Personnel Management Arman Shakeyev said the center was ready to offer vacancies in public service to graduates of the presidential program. He made it public during the meeting with President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=365&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova met with the representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education and top-ranked universities of Malaysia. The guests expressed interest in bilateral cooperation in terms of the Bolashak Program and commercial projects. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=364&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova attended the International Youth Conference within the framework of the IV Euroasian Energy Forum. In her address to the conference Ms Apsemetova touched upon the mission, fundamental goals, objectives and relevance of the Bolashak International Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as well as up-to-date statistical information regarding the scholarship program. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=363&Itemid=266 President of JSC Center for International Programs B.Kaldayev met with representatives of Griffith University (Australia): Mr. Peter Rudling, the Regional Director for Africa, Canada, Japan and the Eastern European countries, and Ms. Veronica Kustenko, the Regional Manager in Eastern European and CIS countries. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=362&Itemid=266 The graduates of the “Bolashak” Program are required for work in the sphere of public health. Aigul Segizbayeva, the Head Physician of the Municipal Hospital ą2 that will be opened in December 2009, informed about this. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=361&Itemid=266 The meeting with the representative of the University of British Columbia (Canada) Olga Paladi took place. Questions on further cooperation within the “Bolashak” program were discussed. The guest provided information on educational programs of the University, terms and conditions of education and accommodation. Also questions concerning peculiarities of studying in Canada were touched upon. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=360&Itemid=266 Vice President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova met with representatives of Cambridge University. Within the framework of the meeting the sides discussed problems of bilateral cooperation and their possible solutions.Representatives of the CIP and the foreign guests touched upon the ways to ease students’ admission to Cambridge, and to grant partial scholarships to the talented Kazakh students which would considerably cut down government expenses for the Bolashak Program. The sides also discussed conduction of research by young scientists from Kazakhstan within the walls of the British temple of science. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=358&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev discussed problems of the Bolashak Program graduates’ employment at the meeting with representatives of JSC “ArcelorMittal”. “Graduates of the Bolashak Program meet all requirements of the contemporary labour market”, Dmitry Pavlov, the Human Resources Director of the steel giant, noted. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=359&Itemid=266 JSC “Center for International Programs” and JSC “National Center for Civil Service Personnel Management” signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. 2009 was marked by the largest number of graduates in the history of the Bolashak Scholarship Program. By the end of 2009, 826 recipients of the Bolashak scholarship are expected to complete their training abroad and return to Kazakhstan. Therefore, their employment is of current concern. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=357&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev discussed problems of bilateral cooperation with Commissioner for Communication and Public Diplomacy of the German Foreign Affairs Ministry Michael Zenner and Secretary of the Cultural Department of the German Embassy to Kazakhstan Dr. Timo Bauer-Savage. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=356&Itemid=266 JSC “Center for International Programs” and JSC “Samruk Kazyna National Welfare Fund” signed the Memorandum of Cooperation. According to President of the CIP Bektursyn Kaldayev, the memorandum is of strategic significance, and the signatories expect its practical realization. The memorandum stipulates running of joint events aimed at rendering assistance in the process of employment of the Bolashak Program alumni and organization of practical training during vacation period. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=355&Itemid=266 During the meeting with President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev, Mr. François-Olivier Seys, the Director of International Relations Department of Lille 1 University (France), noted that the University was interested in training of students from Kazakhstan. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=354&Itemid=266 Ms. Abe Naomi, the Coordinator of the Kazakh-Japanese Center of Human Resources Development met with President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev.Ms. Naomi noted that Japan was interested in cooperation with Kazakhstan in terms of educational programs. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=353&Itemid=266 The meeting devoted to development of the Ęazakh-Polish cooperation in the sphere of education and science took place in the Kazakh State Law University. The Polish delegation headed by deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Poland Witold Jurek, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC “Center for International Program” and rectors of the higher educational institutions attended the meeting. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=352&Itemid=266 The American delegation consisting of representatives of North Dakota State University and The North Dakota Trade Office paid a visit to JSC “Center for International Programs”. North Dakota State University is one of the oldest US universities engaged in training of the agrarian personnel and research in the sphere of agriculture. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=351&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev signed the cooperation agreement in terms of commercial projects with representative of the Cambridge Education Group Chris Broadhurst. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=350&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with representatives of the Laureate Education Group in the sphere of hospitality business. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=349&Itemid=266 Lena Milosevic, the British Council Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Director, has expressed readiness to cooperate with the Center for International Programs during a meeting with Vice-president Yerkezhan Apsemetova. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=348&Itemid=266 President of “Perspektywy” Education Foundation Waldemar Siwinski met with Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova to express the assurances of his highest consideration and discuss problems of further cooperation again. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=347&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev held a meeting with Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Israel Mei Ami and representatives of MBG consulting company that offers services in the sphere of higher education. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=336&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Yerkezhan Apsemetova met with representatives of the Polish delegation. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=327&Itemid=266 The formal opening of the Representative Office of JSC “Center for International Programs” in the Federal Republic of Germany and continental European countries was held in Berlin. Head of the Representative Office Sultan Nurlybayev and its experts are to monitor academic progress and living conditions of the Bolashak Program scholars in these countries. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=293&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with the Regional Director of the American Councils for International Education (ACCELS) Jessica Leonard. The parties discussed organization of TOELF test within the framework of the Bolashak Program selection process. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=292&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with David Mallette, the Senior Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to discuss prospects of further cooperation. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=291&Itemid=266 Executive Director of the Emerald Cultural Institute Mauro Biondi and representatives of JSC “Center for International Programs” discussed language preparation of the Bolashak program scholars during the meeting. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=290&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with representatives of Lancaster University Professor Bob McKinlay, Professor Garik Markarian and John McGovern.It was the first visit of the foreign guests from Great Britain to Kazakhstan. Their visit was aimed at establishing partnerships with Kazakhstan’s higher educational institutions. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=287&Itemid=266 JSC “Center for International Programs” and “Perspektywy” Education Foundation signed a Memorandum of Cooperation during the meeting with representatives of higher educational institutions of Poland. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=286&Itemid=266 Malaysian delegation consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Education, universities and various organizations in the sphere of higher education paid a visit to JSC “Center for International Programs”. The foreign guests displayed interest in cooperation with the CIP and presented brief information about the Malaysian universities and colleges. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=285&Itemid=266 Director of the Israel-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Michael Roee discussed problems connected with research internships of the Bolashak Program scholars with representatives of JSC “Center for International Programs”. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=283&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with Amy McGoldrick, the Regional Education Advising Coordinator, in order to discuss problems of further cooperation and launching of language courses for the “Bolashak” scholarship recipients. Ms. McGoldrick informed the representatives of the CIP of the Education USA organization which is a network of 450 advising centers all around the world. 5 of these centers are located in Kazakhstan, namely in Almaty, Karaganda, Shymkent, Aktobe and Astana. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=282&Itemid=266 Yerkezhan Apsemetova has been appointed Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs”. She received MBA degree in one of the best European business schools in Madrid. Before the appointment Ms. Apsemetova was the head of the Development and Projects Office of the Center.Yerkezhan Apsemetova will coordinate personal files intake, selection process, the “Bolashak” scholars education organization and work with alumni. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279&Itemid=266 Director of DAAD IC in Almaty Eva Portius and Dr. Timo Bauer-Savage, LL.M, the head of the Consular and Legal Department of the German Embassy to the Republic of Kazakhstan, met with representatives of JSC “Center for International Programs”. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=278&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with the representatives of the French Embassy to Kazakhstan.Mr. Kaldayev told the foreign guests that the List of foreign higher educational institutions recommended for study of the “Bolashak” scholarship holders in 2009 would be significantly shortened in comparison with the last year and approved in the near future. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=277&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Australia to Russia and Kazakhstan Margaret Tumi within the framework of her first official visit to Astana. Head of the Development and Projects Department Akerkin Eraliyeva, head of the Education Organization and Monitoring Department Ainur Karbozova and the first Secretary of Australia's Embassy to Russia Michelle Mason also took part in the meeting. The participants of the meeting discussed further cooperation opportunities in the field of higher education. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Bektursyn Kaldayev met with Executive Director of Columbia International College Clement Chan.The parties discussed opportunities for continuation of fruitful cooperation and financial issues. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=276&Itemid=266 We are pleased to announce that we have a new rubric “Forum” where you can exchange vies and discuss various topics regarding the “Bolashak” International Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, post comments and ask questions. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=275&Itemid=266 We are pleased to announce that the representative office of JSC “Center for International Programs” is now open in Washington, USA. Aibek Ibrayev has taken up the post of its director. The mailing address for the “Bolashak” scholars studying in the American countries is: aibek.ibraev@gmail.com (mailto:aibek.ibraev@gmail.com). http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=273&Itemid=266 Managing director of the Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space of France Michelle Reiner has paid a visit to JSC “Center for International Programs” in order to discuss staff training in the priority areas for Kazakhstan. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=272&Itemid=266 Graduate of the “Bolashak” International Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bektursyn Kaldayev has been appointed the new President of JSC “Center for International Programs”. He studied in Great Britain under the Master’s program. He has degrees in Economics and Law. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=271&Itemid=266 Representatives of the JSC “Center for International Programs” met with Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Israel to Kazakhstan Israel Mey-Ami to discuss opportunities of the bilateral cooperation development.President of the Center Aida Sagintayeva, Vice-President Zhanbolat Meldeshov and head of the Competition and head of the Research Internship Organization Department Aiman Aubakirova. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=264&Itemid=266 Vice-President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Zhanbolat Meldeshov met with President of France-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group Thierry Mariani.The meeting was aimed at further development of the Kazakh-French cooperation in the sphere of science and education within the framework of the “Bolashak” International Scholarship of the President of Kazakhstan. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=263&Itemid=266 Vice-President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Zhanbolat Meldeshov, heads of the departments and managers of the Center met with officials of the French Embassy to Kazakhstan and French Higher Engineering Schools Association.France is interested in giving the “Bolashak” program fellows an opportunity to study within the framework of “n+i” program. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=262&Itemid=266 Vice-President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Zhanbolat Meldeshov met with Takahide Kuwayma, Vice-President of “Interactive” company in Japan, and Nataliya Saratova, Marketing Director of the representative office of the JSC “Interactive Corporation” in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Representatives of the JSC “Ńenter for International Programs”, namely Aiman Aubakirova, Head of the Research Internship Organization Office, Aigul Karimova, Head of Finance Office, and Zhanar Atenova, chief manager of Law Department participated in the meeting as well. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=260&Itemid=266 President of JSC “Center for International Programs” Aida Sagintayeva met with representatives of Education and Science Ministry of the Republic of Tajikistan. The First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Tajikistan, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics Farkhad Rakhimov and head of the International Relations Department Vakhobdzhan Abdupazizov took part in the meeting. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=259&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” Ayan Shalmaganbetov met with official representatives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.Advisor of the International Economic Affairs Department of Economy Ministry of the Netherlands Jeroen Vlutters, Deputy Head of Mission Maurits ter Kuile, Press, Political and Cultural Assistant of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kazakhstan Yuliya Nabatova took part in the meeting. The sides discussed problems of development and strengthening of the partnership relations between two countries. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=257&Itemid=266 Vice-president of JSC “Center for International Programs” met with representative of University of South Carolina Professor Gordon B. Smith.The visit was aimed at development of the bilateral cooperation and increasing number of Kazakhstani students at the university. In this connection University of South Carolina considers an opportunity to allot 5 scholarships to Kazakhstani students. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=256&Itemid=266 Head of the Research Internship Organization Office Aiman Aubakirova and Head of the Projects Department Yerkezhan Apsemetova of the JSC “Center for International Programs” met with Director of APTECH Corporation S. Ravi and the Second Secretary of the Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan D. Manjunath. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=255&Itemid=266 The regular session of the Republican Commission on training the personnel abroad under the chairmanship of the Secretary of State Kanat Saudabayev was held in “Akorda” residence today. The members of the Republican Commission gave consideration to 392 personal files of the applicants. According to the results of the session of the Republican Commission on training the personnel abroad, the decision to award 356 contenders with the “Bolashak” International Scholarship was made, including 320 contenders of 2008 and 36 contenders of 2007. Please, visit our website to see the full list of “Bolashak” Scholarship holders in “Contender” section, “Scholarship holders’ list” subsection. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=266 The scholars of the “Bolashak” International Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan demonstrate excellent academic progress and, therefore, are given high awards. Thus, “Bolashak” scholar Kamshat Narbotayeva studying at the Manchester Metropolitan University, Great Britain, under “Educational Management” specialty was awarded with an honorary diploma of the University following results of 2007-2008 academic year. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=252&Itemid=266 “WELCOME PARTY “BOLASHAK 2007-2008” dated to the 15th anniversary of the “Bolashak” International Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place in Astana. Vice Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan Kulyash Shamshidinova, Chairman of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gabidolla Abdrakhimov, President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Aida Sagintayeva, heads of the foreign and national companies, representatives of the diplomatic corps and graduates of the “Bolashak 2007-2008” http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253&Itemid=266 President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Aida Sagintayeva met with Managing Director of the JSC “Kazkommertsbank” Magzhan Auezov, the “Bolashak” program graduate. During the meeting the sides discussed problems of sponsorship on the part of the bank and recruitment of the “Bolashak” program graduates. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=266 President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Aida Sagintayeva met with the delegation of the JSC NC “KazMunaiGas” headed by its HR Director Raushan Raiskhanova. The sides discussed recruitment of the “Bolashak” program graduates, set forward some proposals and agreed to work out specific steps aimed at arrangement of the internships and trainings for the “Bolashak” scholars. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=249&Itemid=266 General Electric (GE) Transportation is a Business Unit of GE Infrastructure and is engaged in the design, manufacture and maintenance of products and services for customers in the rail, transit, mining and drilling industries. This includes freight and passenger locomotives, global services such as remote monitoring and diagnostics, maintenance, performance upgrades and parts, railway control and communication systems through GETS Global Signaling, online marketplace to buy and sell transportation equipment, parts and supplies, railcars through GE Capital Rail Services, propulsion and auxiliary power systems for transit vehicles and motorized drive systems for mining trucks and drilling motors. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=248&Itemid=266 Due to frequent inquiries, please, be informed that the JSC Center for International Programs is not an organizer of the fair which will be held on June 3 and 5 in Astana and Almaty. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=247&Itemid=266 Vice-President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Erlan Umurzakov met with representatives of Karlow University (Prague, Czech Republic): Professor Tomas Kucera and Deputy Director of the Institute of language training Mrs. Vera Hoffman. The meeting aimed at discussing further cooperation opportunities between the parties. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=246&Itemid=266 The President of the JSC “Center for International Programs” Mrs. Aida Sagintayeva met with the Consul of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Almaty Mr. Enrico Pianta. Mr. Pianta expressed complacency with the results of cooperation with the Center for International Programs related to implementation of the Bolashak International Scholarship. The parties discussed the list of the universities in Switzerland, included into the draft List of priority majors, recommended for study of the Bolashak International Scholarship grant-holders in 2008 as well as cooperation development in postgraduate education. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=245&Itemid=266 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute held the final of the Global Investment Research Challenge Olympiad in London. This Olympiad is a competition in business disciplines among established British universities. These team competitions consist of two stages: preparation of investment summary and presentation. The Bolashak program scholar Aizhan Stanbayeva participated at the Olympiad as a team member of the University of Stirling, who came in a good second. The JSC “Center for International Programs” congratulates Aizhan on her deserved victory. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=237&Itemid=266 the staff of the JSC “Center for International Programs” met with Mr. Andrew Charles Everett, Director, International Education Directorate, University of Queensland. Participants of the meeting discussed further cooperation opportunities in the field of international education. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=236&Itemid=266 the President of the Center for International Programs Mrs. Aida Sagintayeva met with representatives of Malaysian universities, including Nilai International College, Help University College, Lim Kok Wing University College to discuss perspectives of bilateral cooperation. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=235&Itemid=266 Aida Sagintayeva, President of the Center for International Programs met with Anne Durufle, Head of Western Europe Division of International Cooperation and Development Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, Alex Bortolan, Attache of the Embassy of France for Cooperation in Education and Claude Abitbol, Attache of the Embassy of France for Science and University Cooperation. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=234&Itemid=266 Mark Sander, international officer of the University of East London (UEL) met with the officers of the Center for International Programs. The UEL is now providing education for two scholars of the Center under such specialties as “Law” and “Information Systems”. The parties discussed opportunities for development of cooperation in implementation of commercial projects of the Center in science research programs, foundation and language study abroad. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=233&Itemid=266 Mr. Claude Abitbol, Science and University Cooperation Attache of the Embassy of France and Ms. Catherine Legouez, representative of the Student Selection Office of the Higher School of Agriculture of Angers visited the Center for International Programs. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232&Itemid=266 Meeting with Ms. Cory Krupp, representative of the Duke Center for International Development (DCID) of Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at the Duke University were held at JSC “Center for International Programs”.Officers of the Center for International Programs described the “Bolashak” International Scholarship, guidelines and steps of the competitive selection and projects, which are being implemented by the Center. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=230&Itemid=266 Aida Sagintayeva, President of the Center for International Programs met with Ashok Sandzharhan, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of India in the Republic of Kazakhstan to discuss issues of development of cooperation in realization of educational projects. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=229&Itemid=266 Home country presentations competition was held at the University of York (International Week events). Basketball, football tournaments, country dances (Cultural Performance Night), cuisines (Fiesta Food Competition) and country stands presentations (Fiesta Decoration Competition) took place within the Competition. Representatives of 13 countries participated in the Competition. Kazakhstani students honorably represented their country by having three third places in Cultural Performance Night, Fiesta Decoration Competition and Fiesta Food Competition. Congratulations! http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=228&Itemid=266 Aida Sagintayeva, President of the Center for International Programs met with Wendy Legge representative of Oxford Cherwell Valley College. Ms. Legge expressed interest in cooperation with the Center in the sphere of international education. The College is situated in Oxford (Great Britain). It offers English language courses and programs, professional development programs and several BSc programs. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=227&Itemid=266 Aida Sagintayeva, President of the Center for International Programs met with Yanosh Nemet, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yanosh Orshoya Hoffmani, Director of Kodolani Institute and Eno Molnar, Foreign Relations Adviser.Mr. Nemet expressed interest to develop cooperation with the Center for International Programs in the sphere of education. Kodolani Institute is interested in providing BSc in Tourism for scholars of the “Bolashak” Program. Currently, there are 2 scholars in Hungary studying medicine, which is a priority sphere for Kazakhstan. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=226&Itemid=266 Aida Sagintayeva, President of the Center for International Programs met with Simon Gooch and Tom Henderson, representatives of Kaplan Aspect Educational Organization. Kaplan Aspect is a partner of the Center at realization of the “Bolashak” Program, which provides Language Courses and assists in academic placement. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=225&Itemid=266 Meetings with representatives of UK universities were held at the Center for International Programs.Representatives of the University of Glasgow, University College London, Oxford Brookes University and University of Warwick visited Center for International Programs.They discussed current circumstances and issues of further development of cooperation under the “Bolashak” International Program. Great Britain traditionally has been one of the countries, which the scholars of the “Bolashak” International Program prefer the most. At the moment, there are 7 scholars studying at Glasgow University, 35 at University College London, 10 at Oxford Brookes University and 22 University of Warwick. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=266 Aida Sagintayeva, President of JSC “Center for International Programs” met with representatives of Holland Education Consortium: Rien Bor (Wageningen University), Teo Van Der Meer (University of Twente) and Hans-Georg Van Liempd (Tilburg University). The goal of the meeting was to discuss opportunities to develop bilateral relations under realization of the “Bolashak’ International Scholarship Program. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=215&Itemid=266 Baurzhan Kassymbergebayev the Acting President of JSC “Center for International Programs” met with the Ambassador of Hungary in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nemed Yanosh. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation under the “Bolashak” International Program and opportunity for development of cooperation with the universities of the country of the highest rank. Participants of the meeting agreed to further development of partnership relations under carrying out educational projects. There are two scholars now studying at Central Europe University in Budapest, Hungary, and 8 universities in Hungary enter the List of higher education institutions recommended to the study of “Bolashak” Program scholars. The Head of the State spoke about demand for more scholars to study in this country during the last visit to Hungary on November, 2007. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=214&Itemid=266 The Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The Ministry of Education and Science, JSC “Center for International Programs” and “Bolashak” Graduates Association organized the Forum of “Bolashak” program scholars which passed with participation of the Head of the State.350 graduates and 50 current scholars of the “Bolashak” program participated to the Forum. The “Bolashakers” offered concrete ways of increasing performance of not only the program itself, but in using knowledge of the graduates when they come back. In particular, they offered to send groups of young scientists for research in specified area, test model of graduate medical education and a placement of the graduates to regions. http://www.edu-cip.kz/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=213&Itemid=266 The Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanseyit Tuimebayev met with the professors of foreign higher educational institutions, who came to visit the “Bolashak” program scholars’ Forum with participation of the Head of the State.The members of the delegation were Dr. Siddharth Saxena as the representative of the University of Cambridge, Prof. Stefan Simmons from University of Cambridge, Violetta Burke Cook from Texas A M University and Prof. Lo Ni Lam from Nanyang Technological University.