On May 23, 2024 a round table was held at KNU, together with the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after P. Lumumba (RUDN), on the topic: “Universities without borders: Network Universities of CIS and Universities of SCO”. The event was moderated by: Deputy Vice-Rector for International Activities of RUDN N.V. Syulkova. and the Head of the educational department of KNU A. T. Kydyraliev. In her welcoming speech, N. V. Syulkova noted that Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn stood at the origins of the CIS Network University project. The first recruitment was carried out in 2010, and the first graduation was in 2012.

“It is gratifying that this year another structural unit of KNU is joining this project – the Institute of Journalism and Communication in the direction of Journalism (specialization: Digital Media Communications),” noted A.T. Kydyraliev.

Further speakers on the program included: Head of Coordination of Cooperation with RUDN Network Universities Chernova A.A., representatives of the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute of Law, Faculty of Philology, and Higher School of Management, KNU graduate students had the opportunity to ask questions regarding their studies, the scholarship program at RUDN, etc.

The event was also attended by employees of the educational department, heads of structural divisions and graduate students of KNU named after J. Balasagyn.

In conclusion, the event participants discussed practical steps for further cooperation, including recruitment for the 2024-2025 academic year.

(c) S.N. Shermatova – Head of the Department of Academic Mobility, Education Export and Network Master’s Degree