47-year-old lost ring returned to owner after discovery in Barbados
Tengrinews.kz - A ring lost in the ocean 47 years ago has unexpectedly been returned to its owner. A diver discovered the long-lost piece of
Almaty University entered the top 30 universities in Asia
Tengrinews.kz - 35 Kazakhstani universities entered the prestigious QS Asia University Rankings 2025. 13 educational institutions of which are
Lessons in love: Chinese university teaches seduction
Chinese university tutor Xie Shu's core subject is Communist ideology, but he has diversified from the dry annals of political doctrine for a more hands-on subject: seduction.
Dutch lecturer accuses Kazakhstan of sacking him under Russian pressure
A Dutch lecturer accused a top university in Kazakhstan of sacking him after he tried to hold a talk on the "Russian-Ukrainian conflict", a claim denied by the university.
Major educational reforms to change everything: Sagadiev
Vice Minister of Investments and Development Yerlan Sagadiev suggested an aggressive transfer to education in English at higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan.
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.
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.
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.
Kazakh British Technical University to produce cost effective flexible solar array in 1.5 years
A Kazakh British University student Yernur Bakhtiyaruly has developed a flexible polymer-based solar array.
French far-right leader Le Pen draws protests in Oxford
Hundreds of demonstrators picketed an appearance by French far-right leader Marine Le Pen at Britain's prestigious Oxford Union debating societty.
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.
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.
Sorbonne branch opens in Almaty
Sorbonne University of Paris has opened a branch in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Almaty students develop robot to find radiation source in mines
Students from Almaty have assembled a robot that can identify sources of radiation and harmful gases.
Final exams for $60: Corruption at Kazakhstani Universities
Kazakh anti-corruption project STOPKylmys (StopCorruption) initiated by the youth wings of Zhas Otan and Nur Otan political parties reported the results of an anonymous survey among Kazakhstani students.
Australia world's most expensive for international students
Australia is the most expensive place for an international student to attend university, ahead of Singapore and the United States, with India the cheapest.
US dominates Chinese world university rankings
US universities dominated the top 20 in an annual ranking of global educational institutions released by a Chinese organisation.
2 applicants per university scholarship in Kazakhstan: Ministry of Education
For the upcoming 2014-2015 school year, there are a little over 2 applicants per a scholarship.
Chinese billionaires criticised for giving Harvard $15m
A Chinese billionaire couple have faced a deluge of criticism for donating $15 million to one of the richest and most prestigious universities in the US, with Internet users saying it would be better spent on students in China.
66% fail Complex Testing of Entrants in Kazakhstan
66% of entrants have failed the Complex Testing of Entrants (CTE) held in Kazakhstan on July 19-22, 2014.