A round table on the topic of "Fundamental Values ​​of Higher Education" was held at Toraighyrov University.

The meeting was organized by the National Team of Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE), the National Erasmus+ Office in Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The purpose of the round table was to analyze and explain the fundamental values ​​of higher education, taking into account the results of the Ministerial Conference in Tirana.

It is worth noting that the day before, an information session was held by the coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office Laura Paluanova, who noted the experience of Toraighyrov University in developing and implementing educational projects within the Erasmus+ program. She also drew attention to the high level of project management and active international cooperation of the university.

The participants of the round table were vice-rectors for strategy, vice-rectors for academic affairs, deans, heads of departments, heads of departments for academic activities, quality assurance and development strategy.  The opening speech was given by the rector of ToU Nurlan Medetov.

- Modern higher education goes beyond classroom learning - it is an ecosystem where the competencies, values ​​and worldview of future leaders are formed. Universities today are responsible not only for academic development, but also for the education of individuals who are able to think critically, act ethically and be open to international cooperation. These are the guidelines that shape our sustainable future.

The meeting was moderated by the first vice-rector of Astana IT University, chairman of the HERE team, Serik Omirbayev.