Have your say in the Erasmus+ Generation Declaration!

Have your say in the Erasmus+ Generation Declaration!

2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Erasmus+, one of the EU’s most successful initiatives. Over the last 3 decades, Erasmus+ has offered a generation of over 9 million young people the chance to study, train, teach, volunteer or gain professional experience abroad. Now is the time to celebrate everything we have achieved so far and to work out how we can build on the success and reach of Erasmus+ after 2020. We can only make Read more…

Information day of the Erasmus+ Programme in Osh

Promo-tour Erasmus Mundus in Bishkek

First-hand Erasmus+ Experience Sharing – under this headline was held the event organized within the framework promo-tour of Erasmus Mundus on 7 th of October at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bishkek. This event was organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan and Erasmus Mundus Association in Kyrgyzstan. The main aim of this event was introducing to  students with individual opportunities of Erasmus+ Programme. More than 150 Read more…

First-hand Erasmus+ Experience Sharing in Bishkek

First-hand Erasmus+ Experience Sharing in Bishkek

On 7th of October 2017 at 13:00 on the basis of hotel Hyatt Regency Bishkek will be held Interactive presentation in “peers to peers” format as a part of Central Asia EMA Promo Tour 2017. Event is organized by Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association with the support of the EU Delegation to Kyrgyzstan and National Erasmus+ Office. Representatives from EU Delegation will report on EU activities in the education sector of the country and Read more…

Participate in a research survey about interactions between students  for a chance to win an IPad Mini or Amazon gift cards!

Participate in a research survey about interactions between students for a chance to win an IPad Mini or Amazon gift cards!

The survey, Internationalization at Home: exploring the barriers and impact of interactions between local and mobile students seeks to increase our understanding about the value and impact of mobility programmes. This work is being conducted by the Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Association (ESAA)a> and UZ Bonna>, with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. ESAA is the umbrella body for all EU funded mobility programmes. National Agencies are crucial partners in this Read more…

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ projects

Monitoring of ICM Projects at the American University in Central Asia

Monitoring of ICM Projects at the American University in Central Asia was held by the National Erasmus+ Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan on 5 September 2017. At present time, the University is implementing ICM projects with Tartu Ulikool (Estonia), Philipps Universitaet Marburg (Germany), Obudai Egyetem (Hungary), Mykolo Romerio Universitetas (Lithuania), Vidzemes Augustskola (Latvia), Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (France) and Bergische Universitaet Wuppertal (Germany). The monitoring objective was to assess the implementation of the projects and learn Read more…

Central Asian network in Environmental and Occupational Health

Central Asian network in Environmental and Occupational Health

Since universities perceive their prestige as closely linked to their master & doctoral programs, the lack of resources and expertise can be covered by the development of an appropriate set of PhD and MSc courses in environmental and occupational health to prepare strongly needed graduates in such disciplines. MSc & PhD programs can strongly benefit from international cooperation and from state-of-the-art teaching technologies. By inititaive of the International school of medicine (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) and the Read more…

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ project TUTORIAL

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ project TUTORIAL

National coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan conducted a monitoring of the Erasmus+ Project: «STrengthening Network EdUcaTiOn,Research and Innovation in Environmental HeALth in Asia (TUTORIAL)» in conference hall of the International School of Medicine on 4 September 2017. The objective of the monitoring was to assess the project implementation process at the present time as well as collection of information on project outcomes and achievement of goals. There was a meeting with Mr. Shamil Chyngyshpaev, Read more…

Results of the Capacity building in higher education

Results of the 2017 call for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility

One of the four international Erasmus+ actions, ICM funds short-term higher education mobility of students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries. The action is decentralised and managed by the National Agencies of the 33 Erasmus+ Programme Countries. In 2017, a total of 1,297 eligible applications were received and each application included an average of 5 Partner Countries. Ultimately, 912 projects were selected for funding, bringing the success rate of funded proposals to 70%, up Read more…

Results of Erasmus+ call

Results of 2017 Call for Proposals for Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education

In total, 833 proposals were submitted (13% more compared to 2016) within the 2017 Call for Proposals. Of the 180 countries eligible, 128 are present (32 of the 33 Programme Countries, and 96 of the 147 eligible Partner Countries) in the applications and all regions (in terms of financial instruments) are covered. Out of a total number of 833 applications received, 756 were eligible applications and 77 were found to be ineligible (9.2% from the Read more…

Eraasmus+ Project KyrMEDU

Monitoring of KyrMEDU

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ project   «Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan” was held at the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture named after N. Isanov 7 July 2017. The University partners such as West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, Germany, Osh State University, Talas State University, Naryn State University, Kyrgyz State Technological University, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Issyk-Kul State University and Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Read more…

Erasmus+ Projects

Monitoring of Erasmus+ project ROAD

A monitoring of the Erasmus+ project: “Regional goals of administrative development” (ROAD) was held on July 6, 2017 on the basis of the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaeva. The monitoring was conducted by Ms. Anna Spangemacher, the project manager of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia countries from the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission in Brussels (Belgium) and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of the Erasmus + programme in the Read more…

Erasmus+ Projects

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ project MIND

On July 6 , 2017 On the basis of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission together with the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan were carrying out monitoring of the Erasmus+ project “Management – Innovation – Development” (MIND). Ms. Anne Spangemacher – Project Manager of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia (EACEA) And Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – National Coordinator of the Erasmus + programme in Read more…

Institutional monitoring TEMPUS ERASMUS+ projects

Institutional monitoring of TEMPUS/ERASMUS+ projects

The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission together with the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan are carrying out the institutional monitoring of TEMPUS and CBHE ERASMUS+ projects, implemented with participation of Issyk-Kul State University on 4-5 July 2017. Ms. Anne Spangemacher – project officer EACEA, Mr. Siarhei Piashkun – international monitoring expert,  Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan, HERE team representative and Ministry of Education and Read more…

Erasmus+ Project LMPT

Working meeting within Erasmus+ project LMPT

A meeting of representatives of partner universities participating in the Project LMPT “Professional Bachelor in open and distance learning for the development of sustainable tourism in China, Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan” was finished in Lyon, France. The event was held and funded by the Erasmus + program. Kyrgyzstan was represented by delegates from KEU, ISU and Adam / BFEA University. The meeting was attended by the representatives from China and Vietnam Universities as well. The main Read more…

Erasmus+ application is available now! To be aware of!

Erasmus+ application is available now! To be aware of!

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile application for international students and other participants in academic mobility programs within the framework of the Erasmus + program. Using the application, you can check important nuances of document submission, contact program coordinators. In addition, the application is integrated with the online linguistic support service Lingusitic Support. The application runs on Android and iOS platforms, available on the AppStore and PlayMarket. The app is Read more…

SPHERE

HERE Seminar in Nicosia (Cyprus)

The HERE Seminar on Universities and social engagement took place at the University of Nicosia (Nicosia, Cyprus) on 13-14 June, 2017. The HERE seminar showcased EU and HERE countries and HEI, analyzing the different components of ‘social engagement’ and third mission. This includes issues related to access, catering to minority and marginalised learners, but also how to weave social engagement and responsibility into the curriculum. A special session examined in particular how universities are responding Read more…

Pre-departure orientation meeting

Pre-departure orientation meeting

On 24th of June 2017 on the basis of Diplomatic Academy named after Kazi Dikambaev National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with Erasmus Alumni Association will conduct pre-departure orientation meeting for students awarded Erasmus+ programme scholarship. Discussion will involve important next steps, how your financial aid will be applied, guidance about health and safety, and details about the approval process for study abroad courses to fulfil major/minor/core requirements. Students who have studied abroad will Read more…

Erasmus+ Projects

Study tour within of the framework Erasmus+ project – ROAD

On the basis of the Kyrgyz State University (KSU) named after Arabaev from 19 to 22 June 2017 is holding the regular session on the project «ROAD» (Regional tasks of administrative development). With a welcoming speech and wishes of success in the implementation of the project, the rector of the KSU named after Arabaev Mr.Abdyrakhmanov. T.A and coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office Ms.Chokusheva G.R addressed to participants. During the session, the assessment of the Read more…

Technical Assistance mission

Seminar on governance of universities in the context of globalization

On 6-7th of June 2017 National Erasmus + Office in the Kyrgyz Republic held a seminar on the theme: «The new administrative and management approaches in higher education» for the managers and top managers of higher educational institutions. The main guest mister Livia Matei, professor, doctor, and expert on higher education reform in the European Union, which has experience in the universities of Romania, Hungary and the United States held extensive consultations on the policy Read more…

round table for rectors

Round table on governance and reforme of universities in the context of globalization

On June 6, 2017, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Office of the European Union Program Erasmus + in Kyrgyz Republic and the Association of Higher Educational Institutions of Kyrgyz Republic held a round table on the management of higher educational institutions in the context of globalization. The aim of the round table is to attract the attention of the top management of universities to the changing conditions in Read more…

Monitoring visit of Tempus project - UNIWORK

Impact monitoring of the TEMPUS project – UNIWORK

On may 26, 2017, on the base of the University ADAM (former Bishkek Economic and Financial Academy) held project monitoring of Strengthening career centers in Central Asian universities, to stimulate the graduates in high quality employement – UNIWORK Monitoring program of UNIWORK Project impact at Talas State University UNIWORK Project impact at Osh Technical University UNIWORK at OshTU Project impact UNIWORK at University ADAМ

Проект QAMEL TEMPUS

Impact monitoring of the TEMPUS project – QAMEL

On may 26, 2017, on the base of the University ADAM (former Bishkek Economic and Financial Academy) held monitoring project of « Managment quality application in the systeme of E – Learning in Central Asia ». Recall, the main goal of the project was the introduction of quality management in the DO (e-learning) in universities in Central Asia. In connection with the steady implementation of e-learning methods in the learning process, the increase of competences in information Read more…

Europe Day celebration in Kyrgyzstan

Europe Day celebration in Kyrgyzstan

On May 12, the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic hosted a reception to celebrate Europe Day. The event was attended by heads of diplomatic missions, members of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and Members of Parliament, representatives of state institutions, international organizations, business associations and non-governmental sector as well as by participants of the EU funded educational and cultural programmes. In his opening speech Head of EU Delegation, Ambassador Cesare Read more…

Erasmus+ project CACTLE

7th training workshop in Fergana within framework of Erasmus+ Project – CACTLE.

In the week of 24th April 2017, the members of the ERASMUS+ project “CACTLE” met the 7th time for a training workshop in Fergana. The ERASMUS+ project “CACTLE” is dedicated to implement a Central Asian Centre for Teaching, Learning and Entrepreneurship branded as THE CACTLE. This centre will be founded at 9 universities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It aims to perfect the teaching skills of university teachers giving the teachers possibilities to strengthen their Read more…

Technical Assistance mission

Training on Mobility Issues and Organization of Student and Staff Exchange

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized two day training on mobility issues and organization of student and staff exchange for the representatives of 25 HEIs from across the country at the Kyrgyz State Technical University on 25-26 April 2017. The event was attended by approximately 50 representatives of Kyrgyz HEIs. Training objective was to increase the quality and attractiveness of the mobility at the HEIs in the Kyrgyz Republic as well as information awareness Read more…

Monitoring of Tempus project - UNIVIA

Field Monitoring Visit for the Erasmus+ ICM projects at KNAU.

Coordinator of the ICM projects at KNAU, Ms. Asel Otorova presented nessary all binding documents for ICM implementation were signed for monitoring the fairness of criteria used and transparency of the selection process of participation in mobilities, to enquire on service provision to ICM participants and recognition of the credits earned by them during the mobility period by KNAU. During the 2015- 2016 timeframe, KNAU implements 3 projects . Within the framework of the projects, Read more…

round table for rectors

Round Table “International cooperation as a factor for development of KRSU”

On 16th of March 2017 at  the conference hall of the KRSU was held the round table  on the topic: “International cooperation as a factor in the development of KRSU.” This event were participated by National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan – Ms. Chokusheva G and  Manager of the DAAD program in Kyrgyzstan – Mr. Tsoy V. and teaching staff of the KRSU also took part. At the end of the event, certificates Read more…

 Conference "Growth and Development: Starting Point – Children?"

Conference “Growth and Development: Starting Point – Children?”

On 23rd of March 2017 on the basis of American University of Central Asia was held conference on the topic “Growth and Development: Starting Point – Children?” The event allowed the participants to discuss the latest tendencies and subjects of interest in the studies related to children’s lives and their development in Kyrgyzstan. One of the expected outcomes of this conference is the establishment of a specific network, which will unite experts from different fields Read more…

Visit of European parliamentarians Delegation to KNU

Visit of European parliamentarians Delegation to KNU

The Delegation of the European Parliament led by Ms. Iveta Grigule – Member of Parliament from the Republic of Latvia, Member of the Committee for Foreign Affairs and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – Erasmus+ programme coordinator in Kyrgyzstan visited the Kyrgyz National University named after J.Balasagyn on 21 February 2017. Ms. Chinara Adamkulova – Rector of the KNU welcomed the European guests. During the meeting the European parliament members met with the students, participated in the Read more…

Erasmus+ project Euca-Invest

CreaLab KEU opening ceremony at Kyrgyz Economic University

On 20th of February 2017 at 15:00 took place the Opening Ceremony of Crealab-KEU in framework of Erasmus+ Programme – EUCA-INVEST. The event was participated by Ms. Chokusheva Gulnara – National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan, prof. Paulo Afonso and prof. Fernando Barbosa from university of Minho (Portugal), Ms.Elvira Sagyntai kyzy – Head of the Science and International Relations Department, Ms. Aktalina Torogeldieva – Head of IRO Department of University of Economy and Enterprises, Read more…

Jean Monnet Activities - Info Fiche

Jean Monnet Activities – Info Fiche

The Jean Monnet Actions aim at promoting excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide. These Actions also aim at fostering the dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers, in particular with the aim of enhancing governance of EU policies. European Union studies comprise the study of Europe in its entirety with particular emphasis on the European integration process in both its internal and external aspects. The discipline also covers the Read more…

The 6th workshop and 4th coordination meeting  of Erasmus+ Project – CACTLE

The 6th workshop and 4th coordination meeting of Erasmus+ Project – CACTLE

The 6th workshop and 4th coordination meeting in the framework of the Erasmus+ Project “Implementing a Central Asian Centre for Teaching, Learning and Entrepreneurship” – (CACTLE) started on 4th of February 2017 on the basis of International University of Kyrgyzstan. The event will last until 9th February 2017. There will be held a number of seminars and conducted an activity with the platform of the project within the frames of the event. The event is Read more…

Results of Erasmus+ call

Results of the 2016 Call for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility

One of the four international Erasmus+ actions, ICM funds short-term higher education mobility of students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries. The action is decentralised and managed by the National Agencies of the 33 Erasmus+ Programme Countries. The total call budget for 2016 amounted to EUR 135.7 million, split into 11 discrete budget envelopes. Compared to the 10 budget envelopes in 2015, there was an additional envelope for African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries (ACP) Read more…

NEO-ICP Coordination Meeting

NEO-ICP coordination meeting

The joint NEO-ICP coordination meeting organized by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency started on 25th of January 2017  in Brussels (Belgium). During this 3-days coordination meeting, the participants will be briefed on the Erasmus+ Programme, and in particular on the results of the 2016 Erasmus+ Calls for Proposals, Project and Contract management.  Last day will be devoted to issues specific to National Erasmus+ Offices.  The National Coordinator of Erasmus+ programme in Kyrgyzstan – Read more…

Economic Policies in the age of Globalisation (EPOG) - Master's course and scholarships.

Economic Policies in the age of Globalisation (EPOG) – Master’s course and scholarships.

*Call for application* The main objective of the EPOG Master’s course is to give birth to a new generation of international experts, able to define and assess economic policies and evolve within different political, social and regional contexts. Towards this objective the EPOG Master’s Program goes beyond the reach of standard economic theory to include various heterodox approaches that may have more to say about the challenges facing national policy makers in a globalized context. Read more…

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ Project - EurDIQ

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ Project – EurDIQ

On December 9, 2016 on the basу of ADAM University there has taken place monitoring of the ERASMUS + project European Dimension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector (EurDiQ) with participation of the National coordinator Erasmus + office, Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, adviser to the Minister of Education and Science of KR, Mrs. Larisa Marchenko, Mr. Gray Patrick David, institutional project coordinator from London-Metropolitan University, national project coordinator, assoc. prof. Sirmbard S.R., the institutional coordinator from Read more…

Проект QAMEL TEMPUS

International scientific and practical conference “eLearning: theoretical and practical aspects of quality assurance”

On 17th of November 2016 on the basis of Kyrgyz State Academy of Law was organized International scientific and practical conference “eLearning: theoretical and practical aspects of quality assurance”. This conference was organized by Kyrgyz State Academy of Law together with Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics (ADAM University). The aims of conference are to presents to academic community and all stakeholders QAMEL TEMPUS project “Introduction of quality management in e-learning at the Central Asian Read more…

Information meeting on the Erasmus+ Programme for sudents and staff of KTU "Manas"

Information meeting on the Erasmus+ Programme for sudents and staff of KTU “Manas”

Information meeting on the Erasmus+ was held at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University on November 1, 2016. The event were attended by staff and students of KTMU. The main aim of Information meeting was to share information on new program, its elements where Kyrgyzstan can be involved as a partner-country, to explain the requirements of the 3rd Call for Project Proposals which launched in the end of October 2016. Information on International mobility, Joint Masters degrees Read more…

 Conference "Growth and Development: Starting Point – Children?"

Information meeting for students of AUCA

National Office of Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan hold an information meeting for students of American University in Central Asia on November 2, 2016. The informative presentations on the program components were submitted by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Chokusheva G.R. and program assistant Ms. Imashova A.A. Presentations are available in the Presentations section.

International Conference “Bridging the gap between universities and the labour market to improve graduates’ employability”

International Conference “Bridging the gap between universities and the labour market to improve graduates’ employability”

26 -27 of October 2016 in the framework of the TEMPUS UNIWORK project “Strengthening Career Centres in Central Asia Higher Education Institutions to empower graduates in obtaining and creating quality employment”, Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics (ADAM University) holds International Conference “Bridging the gap between universities and the labour market to improve graduates’ employability”.  The aim of the Conference is to provide an academic public, business communities and Government authorities the main results of the Read more…

Overview of the results of the first round of applications to the 2016 call for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM)

Overview of the results of the first round of applications to the 2016 call for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM)

In 2016 a total of 1,163 eligible applications were received, up from 1,088 under the first round of the 2015 call. Onaverage, eachproposal included 5-6 Partner Countries. Ultimately 670 projects were selected for funding; bringing the success rate of funded proposals to 58%, up from 53% after the first round of the 2015 Call. Aggregated first round data indicates that 33,750 mobile participants will be funded, an increase of more than 30% compared to the Read more…

New call

New Call!!! Erasmus+ 2017!

Dear friends, We are happy to announce that Erasmus+ offers opportunities for higher education mobility and cooperation projects with European partners. A Call for Proposals has now been launched with deadlines in February 2017. Interested in taking part as an institution? More details here: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/organisations_en Are you a student or staff member looking for Erasmus+ scholarship opportunities to come to Europe? More about: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/individuals_en Europe offers a whole range of higher education study and scholarship opportunities. Find out Read more…

Infoday Erasmus+

Information Day of Erasmus + in Graz, Austria

The Information Day of “Erasmus +”, organized by the National Agency Erasmus + Bildungs (OeAD-GmbH), The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) took place on 18-19 October 2016, Graz (Austria). Several Erasmus + programs presented and examples of good practice from projects shared by successful applicants within the scope of this two-day event, in which international cooperation opportunities were at the center. In addition, there was a room for networking with representatives of national Read more…

Information Day of Erasmus+ Programme

Information day of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan

Information Day of the ERAMUS+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan has taken place on 17 October 2016 on the basis and with support of the American University in Central Asia. The aim of   Information Day was to share information on new program, its elements where Kyrgyzstan can be involved as a partner-country, to explain the requirements of the 3rd Call for Project Proposals which will be launched in the end of October 2016. Information on International mobility, Read more…

round table for rectors

The Roundtable meeting: “The improvement of the university’s international affairs – KEU experience within the Project UNIVIA”

On 7th of October, 2016 the International Relations and Innovations Department of Kyrgyz Economic University organised and hosted the roundtable meeting named “The improvement of the university’s international affairs – KEU experience within the Project UNIVIA”. The aim of roundtable meeting was exchange of experiences with IRO staff of local universities in Kyrgyzstan within the TEMPUS project on “Development and improvement of university administration on international affairs» (UNIVIA). The IRID of KEU shared with the Read more…

SPHERE

National Qualifications Framework HERE Seminar

HERE Seminar devoted to the National Qualifications Framework was held on 19-20 September 2016 at the Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw (Poland). Purpose of the event was to provide information on National qualifications framework, how they function, their advantages (transparency, recognition, access, tool for systematic enhancement of education systems and programmes). The participants had an opportunity to get acquainted with the European QF landscape. At the event Kyrgyzstan was represented by the Team of Experts Read more…

Monitoring of Tempus project - UNIVIA

Monitoring of the project MIND

On 14th of September 2016 on the basis of Kyrgyz National University National coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan conducted monitoring of the project MIND, implemented in the framework of Erasmus + Programme. Coordinators from Kyrgyz Partner Universities, members of the working group took part on the monitoring. Agenda >>>

Technical Assistance mission

“Developing competency based curriculum and assessment strategies to enhance teaching and learning in Higher Education”

Оn 13-14th of September 2016 on the basis of Office of EdNet Accreditation Agency with supporting of National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan was held Seminar on “Developing competency based curriculum and assessment strategies to enhance teaching and learning in Higher Education” The main speaker was EU expert – Mehmet Karamanoglu, Professor of the University of Middlesex (UK) . The seminar was attended by representatives of the Kyrgyz universities. Agenda >>>

Project of Erasmus+ EURDIQ

Seminar “Promoting quality assurance: self-assessment as a tool for the efficient development of higher educational institution“ in the framework of the ERASMUS + project (EurDiQ)

On 8thDecember 2016 at the ADAM University/Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics was organized seminar on the topic “Promoting quality assurance: self-assessment as a tool for the efficient development of higher educational institution“in the framework of  the ERASMUS + project European Dimension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector (EurDiQ). The wider objective of seminar  is information exchange between participants on topical issues of development  quality assurance of education and a role of self-assessment, discussion of Read more…

Erasmus+ project CACTLE

Coordination meeting in the framework of the project CACTLE

A coordination meeting of the CACTLE project implemented within the framework of Erasmus+ was held on the base of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, from 12th till 18th of September 2016. Welcoming speech were made by the the Rector of the KNU – Ms. Ch.Adamkulova and National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan- Ms. G. Chokusheva. The working meeting were attended by European partners such as Joseph Aff, Christa Baldioli, Donisi Read more…

Pre-departure orientation meeting for Erasmus Mundus Master’s and PhD Students

Pre-departure orientation meeting for Erasmus Mundus Master’s and PhD Students

With the joint organization of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan and Alumni Association (EMA) were organized Pre-departure orientation meeting for Erasmus Mundus Master’s and PhD Students. This event took place on the basis of Kyrgyz National University on September 9, 2016 at 14 pm. The purpose of the event was to learn about expectations and to provide with informational support in the course of preparing. Former Erasmus Mundus students shared with their experience of Read more…

Technical Assistance mission

Seminar on introduction and development of double diploma in Kyrgyzstan

With support of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan was held a two-day seminar “Introduction and development of double diploma in Kyrgyzstan”, which took place on the basis of Kyrgyz National University named after J.Balasagyn on 6-7th of September 2016. For the conduction of the seminar NEO in Kyrgyzstan invited an European expert – Francesco Girotti. The seminar was attended by representatives of 10 universities of Kyrgyzstan. Programme of the seminar >>> Designing an integrated Read more…

Selection results

Selection Results of the Second Call of Erasmus+ Programme on component – Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education have been announced

National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan is pleased to announce the results under 2 Actions of the Erasmus+ Programme on component “Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education” in 2016! 5 projects with involvement of Kyrgyz higher education institutions were selected for funding. In total 32 proposals were submitted, out of them in 3 projects Kyrgyz university offered in role as project coordinator. We congratulate all universities who won grants and welcome new participants of Read more…

Selection results

Selection Results of the 2016 Call of Erasmus+ Programme on International Credit Mobility have been announced.

We are very pleased to announce about selection results of the second call of Erasmus+ program on component “International credit mobility”. From Central Asian countries 96 programs were selected from 226 submitted project proposals. From Kyrgyzstan 61 proposal were submitted and selected – 21, it is 34% success rate. As part of the submitted projects will be funded 195 mobilities, 136 outgoing mobilities and 59 incoming mobilities. The total budget of the selected projects amount Read more…

Selection results

Results of the 2016 selection of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Dear collegues, We are very pleased to announce that The Executive Agency has published the results of the 2016 selection of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees. 27 new master programmes have been selected from 92 proposals submitted. Together these consortia comprise 153 full partner institutions and 192 associate partners. Associate partners often provide teaching staff, placement opportunities or thesis supervision without playing a full degree-awarding role in the programme. We sincere congratulations to International Atatürk-Alatoo Read more…

round table for rectors

Round table

was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic on July 6, 2016, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The event was opened by the welcoming speech of Mr. NurmamatEsenkulov- Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education and Science of KR and moderated by Ms. Svetlana Sirmbard – Higher education reform expert of KR. The round table was attended by the representatives of the ministries and agencies of KR, international organisations, members of public council Read more…

New call

New Call!!!

Dear friends, With funds left over from the first round of applications for international credit mobility*, 8 National Agencies* have chosen to open a second round of applications for *Central Asia* under the 2016 call for International Credit Mobility. The total available budget is 500,000 Euro, which will fund approximately *125* additional mobilities to and from Central Asian countries. Dealine of the second round of applications is: 15th of September 2016 at 12:00 noon (Brussels Read more…

Presentation of components of the Erasmus+ programme  in BSU for students

Information meeting

Information Seminar about Erasmus+ components was conducted by National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan on 6th of June 2016 for teaching and administrative staff of Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev. Objectives of the meeting were as follows: introduction with the new programme – Erasmus+, discussion of the project ideas and possibilities for future cooperation. There was provided information about the actions of the Erasmus+ Programme such as: International Credit Mobility, Capacity Building in field Read more…

Development and management of PhD programs in Kyrgyzstan

Development and management of PhD programs in Kyrgyzstan

On May 30 and 31, 2016, At the International University of Kyrgyzstan took place a seminar “Development and management of PhD programmes in Kyrgyzstan”. The seminar was organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. The conference was attended by representatives of Ministry of Education and Science and by Kyrgyz Universities and experts from EU. The main speaker was EU expert – Mr. Liviu Matei. The main goals of the event were Introduction to the Read more…

Monitoring visit of Tempus project - UNIWORK

Monitoring visit of Tempus project – UNIWORK

May 25, 2016 in Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics was held a project monitoring UNIWORK “Strengthening Career Centres in Central Asia Higher Education Institutions to empower graduates in obtaining and creating quality employment”with representative of the EACEA, Ms. Anne SPANGEMACHER and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of ERASMUS+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. The project monitoring attended the working groups of the Universities of Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics, Talas State University, Osh Technological Read more…

Monitoring of Tempus project - UNIVIA

Monitoring of Tempus project – UNIVIA

On May 24, 2016, at the Kyrgyz Economic University in the framework of TEMPUS Project “Development and improvement of the University Administration on International Affairs” (UNIVIA) Ms. Anna Spangemacher, Program Manager of the European Executive Agency in Central Asia and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of the Erasmus + in Kyrgyzstan held a meeting with academic and administrative staff of the project of two universities as KEU and IUK. The aim of the visit was Read more…

Eraasmus+ Project KyrMEDU

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ project KyrMedu

On May 23, 2016 on the basis of KSUCTA named afterN.Isanov a monitoring of the Erasmus+ project “Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan (KyrMedu)” took place. The purpose of the monitoring is to learn the results of the work done, identifysuccessful project implementation and/or deviations and to provide support in resolving open issues. Monitoring was conducted by Mrs. AnnaSpangemacher, Program Manager for Central Asia of the EACEA Brussels (Belgium) and Read more…

International seminar Enhancing cooperation in Erasmus+ with programme and partner countries

International seminar Enhancing cooperation in Erasmus+ with programme and partner countries

International seminar “Enhancing cooperation in Erasmus+ with programme and partner countries” was held on May 12-13, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. More than 120 people attended the event including the representatives of the EU delegation to Russia, Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, International education programs, International contact points and National Erasmus Plus offices, Russian higher education institutions participated in the seminar. There were presented education systems and cooperation opportunities within the Erasmus+ of such Read more…

NEO-ICP Coordination Meeting

HERE NEO meeting in Brussels

The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency organised on 10 May 2016 a special meeting to discuss the development of the HERE activities. This meeting was attended by the chairs of the HERE groups and representatives of the National Erasmus+ Offices in the Partner Countries. The aim of the meeting was to reflect on the first year of HERE activities under Erasmus+ (2015) and to collect suggestions for the development of the activities in the Read more…

Europe Day

Europe Day

On 13th of May 2016 National Erasmus + Office participated in the exhibition, dedicated to the celebration of Europe Day together with selected projects funded by the European Union. State reception was attended by partners from government agencies of Kyrgyzstan, civil society and international organizations. Head of the EU Delegation, Ambassador Cesare De Montis noted the importance and close collaboration that have developed since 1991 the European Union and Kyrgyzstan. He highlighted some of the Read more…

Workshop on Development of independent accreditation of education activity

Workshop on Development of independent accreditation of education activity

Workshop on Development of independent accreditation of education activity in the Kyrgyz Republic was conducted for the members of the National Accreditation Council on 26 April 2016 at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Higher Education Reforming Expert – Ms. Svetlana Sirmbard made presentations on such topics as main models of the independent accreditation, role and functions of the accreditation agencies, arrangements of accreditation of education organizations and programmes, approaches Read more…

Visit of the EU Special Representative to Kyrgyz National University

Visit of the EU Special Representative to Kyrgyz National University

The EU Special Representative to Central Asia, Peter Burian visited the Kyrgyz National University on April 19, to address students and faculty on EU-Kyrgyzstan relations. The audience learnt about the ongoing relations and perspectives for the years to come. The visit of the EU Special Representative to Central Asia was an opportunity to see a progress of the EU-funded initiatives in the KNU such as the European Documentation Centre, Kyrgyz-European Faculty, implementation of other Tempus Read more…

HERE seminar on Joint Programmes and Degrees.

HERE seminar on Joint Programmes and Degrees.

Joint programmes and joint degrees are increasingly seen as a strategic means to internationalise higher education institutions, as they offer not only unique mobility opportunities to students, but also to teaching and administrative staff, contribute to improving and internationalising curricula, and also consolidating strategic partnerships and enhancing the institutions’ international connectivity.. Though they can take many formats, they usually require considerable resources in their conception and management, and are subject to a number of challenges Read more…

Final conference of Tempus project - ISMU

Final monitoring of the Tempus projects “Institute for Strategic Management of Universities ” (ISMU)

On 30 March, 2016 on the basis of the Kyrgyz National University anmed after J. Balasagyn was held monitoring of the Tempus project “Institute for Strategic Management of Universities» (ISMU). Progress reports were made by the coordinators of the KNU, Adamkulova CH and AUPKR Davletova A. This project began in 2011 under Tempus IV. The purpose of the project is to improve the institutions of higher education governance and management through the provision of highly Read more…

Eraasmus+ Project KyrMEDU

Coordination meeting in the framework of the project KyrMedu

On 16th and 17th of March on the basis of the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture took place kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ project  “Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan” – (KyrMedu). Aim of the project: -Improve the quality and strengthen the role of Kyrgyzstan’s HEIs in society at large by establishing healthcare-related study programmes (healthcare informatics/economics and biomedical engineering) in order to target needs of lab Read more…

Erasmus+ project Euca-Invest

Investing in Entrepreneurial Universities in Caucasus and Central Asia

On 17th -18th of March 2016 within the frame of Erasmus+ Project on Investing in Entrepreneurial Universities in Caucasus and Central Asia (EUCA INVEST- 2015-2018) funded by the European Union, the Kyrgyz Economic University will host a kick-off meeting. The general objective of EUCA-INVEST is to enhance entrepreneurial culture and creativity within HE in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan and to strengthen the role of HEIs as an active stakeholder that contributes to the socio-economic development of Read more…

Representative meeting with winning projects

Representative meeting with winning projects

On 18 of February, 2016 on the basis of Kyrgyz National University named after J.Balasagyn was held meeting with representatives of 6 winning projects within last call of Erasmus+ programme – Capacity building in HE, funded by European Comission. Delegations from Kyrgyz universities were welcomed by the Rector of KNU – Ms. Adamkulova Ch. The main aim of this meeting was to introduce with a new procedures of Erasmus+ grants management, project, Contractual and financial Managements Read more…

Capacity Building for Higher Education: Project representatives Meeting.

Capacity Building for Higher Education: Project representatives Meeting.

The “Capacity Building for Higher Education Project Representatives Meeting” which was held on 27 and 28th of January and “NEO Coordination Meeting” which was held on 29th of January, in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting were attended by National Coordinators of the National Erasmus+ offices around the world and representatives of universities, which win the projects. From Kyrgyzstan on this meeting took part National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan – Ms. Chokusheva Gulnara, assistant Read more…

Round table Erasmus+ projects result dissemination

Round Table

January 21, 2016 in Bishkek Financial and Economic Academy was held a roundtable “Development of quality assurance systems and independent accreditation” of international experts. Welcoming speech were made by Ms. Chokusheva Gulnara-National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan and Ms. Sirmbard Svetlana – Rector of BAFE. During the meeting, participants discussed about standards and procedures for accreditation agencies. independent expert on accreditation, Mr. Oliver Vettori presented its recommendations to improve the standards and procedures for Read more…

Seminar Erasmus+ Programme

Seminar on Institutional Accreditation

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted a seminar on “Institutional Accreditation for Quality Assurance in Higher Education in KR” on 20 January 2016 at the Kyrgyz National University n.a. J.Balasagyn. The event was attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of KR, international organization in the field of education, central and regional higher education institutions. During the seminar there were discussed the following topics such as the main differences between Read more…

Necessary documents for the CBHE projects management.

Necessary documents for the CBHE projects management.

We would like to inform you that there have been uploaded on the “Beneficiary space” of the EACEA Erasmus+ website all documents necessary for the management of the first generation of CBHE projects. The list of documents includes: – Programme Guide 2014 – Guidelines for the Use of the Grant – Guidelines for the Capacity Building Partnership Agreement – List of Project Officers at the Agency responsible for the monitoring of the projects Project management Read more…

List of organizations with validated PIC numbers

List of organizations with validated PIC numbers

A list of organisations with PICs validated was published on the EACEA Call related to the Capacity Building in Higher Education. We encourage you to use this information for your future project proposals (see under For reference, clicking on “Annexes” in the left-hand side menu). http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/capacity-building-in-field-higher-education-eaca042015_en

Corrigendum to the 2016 Erasmus+ Programme Guide!

Corrigendum to the 2016 Erasmus+ Programme Guide!

The Erasmus+ Programme Guide and its corrigendum published on 15 December 2015 are integral parts of the 2016 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals and its revision, published on 22 October 2015. The document is available: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/discover/guide/index_en.htm and at our site Erasmus+ > Programme Guide. Organisations and institutions seeking funding in the framework of this call must comply with the conditions for participation and funding expressed in this Guide. The document provides information on: – the priorities Read more…

Information meeting for students and staff of the  Eastern University named after M.Kashgari

Information meeting for students and staff of the Eastern University named after M.Kashgari

On 24 December, 2015 an Information meeting about components of Erasmus+ programme for teachers, students were held on the basis of the Eastern University named after M.Kashgari. A welcoming speech was made by the Rector of the Eastern University, Mr. A Ibraev The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for Read more…

Information meeting in KRSU

Information meeting in KRSU

International Department of Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University jointly with the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized the Information meeting on the components of the program of the European Union – Erasmus + Target audience: faculty, staff, students, masters of KRSU. The purpose of the meeting was to presented for participants components of Erasmus+ Programme, familiarization with the filing procedure for scholarships within thenew calls, clarifying the conditions of competition. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ components such Read more…

Presentation of components of the Erasmus+ programme  in  KNAU

Presentation of components of the Erasmus+ programme in KNAU

Information meeting for Erasmus+ Components was organized specifically for students and graduates of BSU and was held at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University on December 16, 2015. The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for further cooperation. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ components such as the International Mobility, Joint Masters programs Read more…

New online chat focusing on the international dimension of Erasmus+ Programme

Chat “Erasmus+ in the World’

We are glad to announce that we are organising a chat “Erasmus+ in the World’ on December 15 (Tuesday) at 3.00pm CET on Erasmus+ Facebook page. The chat will last for one hour during which the panel of experts will be replying to your questions regarding the Erasmus+ possibilities worldwide. If you want to promote it on your channels please find attached a visual. The link to the chat: _https://www.facebook.com/events/714911161972846/_ Erasmus+ Facebook page _https://www.facebook.com/EUErasmusPlusProgramme/_

Presentation of components of the Erasmus+ programme  in BSU for students

Presentation of components of the Erasmus+ programme in BSU for students

Information meeting for Erasmus+ Components was organized specifically for students and graduates of BSU and was held at the Bishkek State University on November 26, 2015. The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for further cooperation. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ components such as the International Mobility, Joint Masters programs and Read more…

Presentation of components of the Erasmus+ programme  in  KSMA

Presentation of components of the Erasmus+ programme in KSMA

Information meeting about components of Erasmus+ Programme took place in the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I. Ahunbaeva on November 25, 2015. Participants were students, staff of KSMA The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for further cooperation. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ programme were presented by Ms. G. Chokusheva, Read more…

Information Day of Erasmus+ Programme

Information day of Tempus Programme in Kyrgyzstan for southern regions

Information day of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan for higher education institutions of southern regions of Kyrgyzstan was held on 19th of November 2015 on the basis of Osh Technological University named after M.Adyshev. The aim of this event was to inform HEIs about aims and objectives of Erasmus+ Programme,   giving  information about components of Erasmus+  Programme  Programme  such as  International Credit Mobility, Joint Master Degrees,  Capacity building for higher education, , new Call for Proposals, Read more…

National workshop on National Qualifications Framework Development

National workshop on National Qualifications Framework Development

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a National Workshop on National Qualifications Framework Development at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn on 17 November 2015. Mr. Dogdurbek Chontoev – Head of the Professional Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (ME&S KR) opened the event and informed that the documents on introduction of the NQF are brought up for the discussion for further adoption at the Read more…

Coordination meeting within of the TEMPUS project  - PROMIS

Monitoring of the TEMPUS Project – PROMIS

A monitoring of the Tempus Project “Reseau Professionnel de Masters “Informatique Seconde Competence” – (PROMIS)” was conducted by Programme manager A4 EACEA Ms. Roisin McCabe and National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva. at the Kyrgyz State Technical University on 6th of November 2015. The monitoring was attended by teachers involved in the project activities, students  and  administrative staff of the project. According to the monitoring program participants presented their progress reports on Read more…

Information Day of Erasmus+ Programme

Information Day of Erasmus+ Programme

Information Day of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan has taken place on 5 November 2015 on the basis and with support of the Kyrgyz State Technical University. The aim of the information day was to inform about Erasmus+ Programme (goals and objectives of the programme, results of the first call), new Call for Proposals, structure of application form and evaluation criteria of the project proposals, novelties, submission procedure and selection, financial and technical issues of the Read more…

Monitoring of the Tempus Project – FLEPP

Monitoring of the Tempus Project – FLEPP

On 4th of November 2015 a monitoring of the Foreign Languages Education for Professional Purposes (FLEPP) was held on the basis of Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin. This monitoring was carry out by Programme manager A4 EACEA Ms. Roisin McCabe and National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva. The meeting was attended by the representatives of university-members of the Kyrgyz project consortium such as International University of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Read more…

UNICO TEMPUS project

Monitroing of the Tempus Project – UNICO

On 4th of November 2015 a monitoring of the Lifelong Language Learning University Centre Network for New Career Opportunities and Personal Development  (UNICO) was held on the basis of Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin. This monitoring was carry out by Programme manager A4 EACEA Ms. Roisin McCabe and National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva. Welcoming speech were made by vice-rector of KRSU professor Lelevkin V. and associate professor O.Shubina. During Read more…

New call

New call Erasmus+ 2016!

The call for students for Erasmus+ programme has been open today. This call for proposals covers the following actions of the Erasmus+ programme. Key Action 1 (KA1) — Learning mobility of individuals: — Mobility of individuals in the field of education, training and youth, — Erasmus Mundus joint master degrees, Key Action 2 (KA2) — Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices: — Strategic partnerships in the field of education, training and youth, Read more…

Infoday Erasmus+

Information day of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan

Dear Friends, The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan invites you to participate in the Information Day of the new EU programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport, Erasmus+. The aim of   Information Day is to present information on new program, its components where the Kyrgyzstan can participate as the partner-country, to present the program components on higher Education support, to explain the requirements of the 1srt call which will  be launched till Read more…

Coordination meeting within of the TEMPUS project  - PROMIS

Coordination meeting within of the TEMPUS project – PROMIS

From 12th to 15th of October 2015 on the basis of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov will be held a coordination meeting within the framework of the TEMPUS project – «Professional Master’s Degree in computer science as a second competence in Central Asia» (PROMIS). The meeting will be attended by the coordinator of the program – Jean Michel Adam, Grenoble, France; representatives from the European partner universities, representatives from the partner universities Read more…

 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees are now inviting applications for scholarships!

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees are now inviting applications for scholarships!

We would like to inform you that 116 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees are now inviting applications for scholarships for programmes starting in September 2015. Students wishing to apply should check out the list of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees, and visit a master programme’s website for more information on its application requirements and timing. There are also 29 Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates inviting applications from doctoral candidates to start a programme during the academic year 2015-2016. Again, candidates Read more…

NEO-ICP Coordination Meeting

The NEO-ICP Coordination Meeting is taking place in Brussels (Belgium)

The joint NEO-ICP coordination meeting organized by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency started on 7 October 2015 in Brussels (Belgium). During this 3-days coordination meeting, the participants will be briefed on the Erasmus+ Programme, and in particular on the results of the 2015 Erasmus+ Calls for Proposals as well as on the next calls relevant to the international dimension of Higher Education (i.e. Credit Mobility, Degree Mobility, Jean Monnet and Capacity Building in Read more…

UNICO TEMPUS project

Teaching of three pilot groups has come to an end at the KRSU “UNICO TEMPUS Center”.

Teaching of three pilot groups has come to an end at the KRSU UNICO Center of the Tempus project “Lifelong Language Learning University Centre Network for New Career Opportunities and Personal Development”. 29 course participants have got first certificates. The aim of the course was to teach academics from the Medical faculty English for Specific Purposes for them to deliver lectures to foreign medical students. The teachers of the UNICO Center analyzed, picked up and Read more…