GSE Activities | NU Week of Research

April 14–20, 2025

Join the Graduate School of Education (GSE) for a week of exciting academic events as part of Nazarbayev University's Science Week!

🎤 Keynote Presentation

15 Years of Research at NU: Leading the Way in Kazakhstan’s Academic Landscape

🗓 Monday, April 14 | 🕐 1:00 PM | 📍 Room 2001, Block C3

Presenter: Daniel Torrano

Over the past 15 years, NU has played a key role in shaping Kazakhstan’s research landscape. This session will explore bibliometric insights from nearly 70,000 publications, focusing on research growth, quality, international collaboration, open science, and research integrity.

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🛠 Seminar

Mastering Systematic Literature Reviews: Methods and Tools

🗓 Tuesday, April 15 | 🕐 1:00 PM | 📍 Room 2004, Block C3

Presenters: Laura Ibrayeva & Daniel Torrano

An interactive session on best practices for conducting systematic literature reviews, including document search strategies, data synthesis, bias assessment, and digital tools.

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💬 Roundtable

Innovative Methodologies in Educational Research

🗓 Wednesday, April 16 | 🕐 1:00 PM | 📍 Room 2001, Block C3

Panelists: Janet Helmer, Laura Ibrayeva, Almira Tabaeva

Moderator: Daniel Torrano

Explore cutting-edge approaches like body mapping, GIS, and network analysis, and how they’re transforming educational research.

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🧾 Poster Session

GSE Research Showcase: Advancing Knowledge, Policy, and Practice

🗓 April 14–20 | 📍 Block C3, M Floor

Discover a diverse array of GSE research projects, methodologies, and findings with real-world impact.

🖼 Art Exhibition

A Glimpse into Kazakhstan’s Learning Landscapes

🗓 April 14–20 | 📍 Block C3, M Floor

Presenter: Daniel Torrano

A stunning visual exhibition of 20 maps illustrating the integration of educational infrastructure across 20 Kazakhstani cities.

🧠 CARCEIT Session

Advancing Educational Research: CARCEIT’s Mission and Impact

🗓 Thursday, April 17 | 🕐 1:00 PM | 📍 Room 2001, Block C3

Presenter: Naureen Durrani

Learn about the mission of the Central Asian Research Center for Educational Innovation and Transformation and its role in promoting impactful educational research.

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✍️ Workshop

The Prerequisites of Publishing in Top-Tier Journals: Sharing Experiential Insights

🗓 Friday, April 18 | 🕐 12:00 PM | 📍 Room 2001, Block C3

Presenter: Syed Manan

Gain practical tips and strategies for publishing in Q1 journals—from planning and process to personal habits and research mindset.

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We look forward to your participation!