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China 'Hogwarts' students embrace ancient tradition at graduation

A Chinese university has earned comparisons with Harry Potter's Hogwarts due to its bizarre castle campus, but local traditions supplied the magic at a Confucian-style ceremony for its degree graduates.

China 'Hogwarts' students embrace ancient tradition at graduation
Michelle Obama champions $200 mn plan for girls' education

US First Lady Michelle Obama announced plans for $200 million in programmes to promote girls' education worldwide.

Michelle Obama champions $200 mn plan for girls' education
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Another schooling year ends in Kazakhstan

Solemn ceremony traditionally called Last Bell, which marks the end of the schooling year, was held in Kazakhstan’s schools on May 25.

Another schooling year ends in Kazakhstan
Love is... passing National Testing armed with wig and skirt

A young man was caught at the Unified National Testing in Kazakhstan dressed up as his girlfriend.

Love is... passing National Testing armed with wig and skirt
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Kazakhstan to teach its high school and university students in English

According to the new plan of reforms, Kazakhstan will be gradually introducing classes taught in English into high schools and universities.

Kazakhstan to teach its high school and university students in English
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Kazakh students work on virtual reality education system

Students in Kazakhstan are developing an education system based on virtual reality.

Kazakh students work on virtual reality education system
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'I eat fast food every day,' say 13% of Kazakhstani children

The Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development has decided to take one of the biggest social problems - obesity among children - in Kazakhstan under a strict control.

'I eat fast food every day,' say 13% of Kazakhstani children
Consul in the US Consulate General in Kazakhstan ©Nikolay Kolesnikov
US eases visa applications for Kazakhstanis

US makes visa procedures for Kazakhstanis easier as part of the two countries' strategic partnership.

US eases visa applications for Kazakhstanis
'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.

'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle Obama
US first lady arrives in Japan for first time

Michelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.

US first lady arrives in Japan for first time
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Gmail available in Burmese, the email's 74th language

Google said that Gmail is now available in Burmese, marking the 74th language for the popular email service.

Gmail available in Burmese, the email's 74th language
Top Muslim cleric urges education reform to curb extremism

The head of Al-Azhar called for education reform in Muslim countries in an effort to contain the spread of religious extremism.

Top Muslim cleric urges education reform to curb extremism
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Second grader in hijab erupts controversy in Kazakhstan

A girl in southern Kazakhstan is prevented from attending school classes unless she takes off her headscarf.

Second grader in hijab erupts controversy in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Minister of Education and Science Aslan Sarinzhipov. ©Turar Kazangapov
Transition to 12-year education postponed: Kazakhstan's Education Minister

Transition to 12-year education will be postponed in Kazakhstan.

Transition to 12-year education postponed: Kazakhstan's Education Minister
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Kazakh med schools gain popularity among foreign students

The number of foreign students studying medicine in Kazakhstan is expected to reach 10 percent in the near future.

Kazakh med schools gain popularity among foreign students
Stressful times for students at Ukraine rebel universities

Third-year economics student Inna Shmarai is kind of stressing out these days.

Stressful times for students at Ukraine rebel universities
State Secretary Gulshara Abdykalykova. Photo courtesy of bnews.kz
Nurly Zhol program requires more qualified professionals: State Secretary

The State Commission for Training Personnel Abroad has conducted a meeting in Akorda Presidential Palace to discuss implementation of Nurly Zhol plan.

Nurly Zhol program requires more qualified professionals: State Secretary
Sorbonne branch opens in Almaty

Sorbonne University of Paris has opened a branch in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Sorbonne branch opens in Almaty
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Kazakhstan startup seeks investor support in London

A robotics educational startup founded by Kazakhstanis in London aims to attract investment for production of children's robo-sets.

Kazakhstan startup seeks investor support in London
Ratmir Sartbayev and Bek Talgat at the World Robot Olympiad. Photo courtesy of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools autonomous organization for education
Kazakh students awarded at World Robot Olympiad

Two Kazakh students have been awarded at the World Robot Olympiad for their robot prototype.

Kazakh students awarded at World Robot Olympiad