On May 16, 2025, the KazGASA welcomed a delegation from nine universities across the United Kingdom and Europe participating in the international academic mission “Central Asia 2025”, organized with the support of Cormack Consultancy Group and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The delegation included representatives from leading institutions, such as: Aston University (UK), Bangor University (UK), Robert Gordon University (UK), University of Hull (UK), University of Salford (UK), Birkbeck, University of London, Bernays University (Croatia), Newton University (Czech Republic), Transport and Telecommunication Institute (Latvia)

As part of the visit, an official meeting was held with the leadership of the KazGASA. The discussions focused on prospects for joint training of specialists, implementation of academic exchange programs between universities, and cooperation in the field of international scientific research.

Special attention was given to supporting PhD programs and enhancing research potential. Gintaras Steponavičius, Director of CEE+ at Cormack Consultancy Group, emphasized the importance of involving international experts in PhD supervision and expressed interest in establishing long-term strategic cooperation with KazGASA.

The visit marked an important milestone in expanding the academic partnerships of the KazGASA and advancing its integration into the European educational space.