From January 6 to 10, an academic and methodological conference on the theme "Current Trends and Innovations in Higher Education" was held at Esil University. The event brought together representatives of higher educational institutions, research institutes, and other educational organizations.
During the conference, participants discussed key challenges and contemporary approaches in the educational sphere. Among the main reports presented at the plenary sessions:
1. "The Use of Chat GPT in the Educational Process" — Razakhova Bibigul Shamshanovna, Head of the Department of "Artificial Intelligence Technologies," L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University; 2. "Successful Practice of Integrating Coursera Online Courses into Educational Programmes" — Suleimenova Nursulu Zhalgasbaevna, Project Manager at BMG UpSkill; 3. "Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education" — Omarov Batyrкhan Sultanovich, professor, PhD.
Practical sessions and master classes
On the subsequent days of the conference, participants took part in masterclasses and panel sessions. Particular interest was generated by:
• "School of Artificial Intelligence" — Abdibekova Lyazzat Muratovna, Department of Information Systems and Technologies; • «Presence of stages of scientific research in systems and technologies» in the content of diploma theses» - Kulmamirov Serik Algozhaevich, Department of Information Systems; • "Methodology of Conducting Brainstorming" — Burganova Roza Ildarovna, Department of Social Work and Tourism; • "Recognition of Learning Outcomes and the Procedure for Academic Credit Transfer" — Kushebina Gulnara Malikovna
The conference was held in a hybrid format: in-person at Esil University and via online broadcast through the Zoom platform. The event served as a productive platform for the exchange of experience and discussion of contemporary approaches to work in the educational sphere. The organizers expressed their gratitude to all participants and emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives for professional development.