The NUGSE has held a webinar on ‘Research for social impact: action research in action’ on May 22, 2020. The webinar was led by Dr Gulmira Qanay. Dr Qanay highlighted the importance of translating research into meaningful impact. She explained the practicalities of conducting critical participatory action research in schools in Kazakhstan. Dr Qanay noted the potential of action research on influencing locally driven knowledge and practice as well as the importance of increasing the university-school partnerships in Kazakhstan. There were many questions from the audience concerning her research. It was also suggested to introduce more research seminar series in Kazakh language.