From September 1 to 3, 2025, the International Scientific Conference “Green and Digital Universities for the Sustainable Development of Kyrgyzstan” was held at Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov within the framework of the European Union Erasmus+ GREENKG project (ERASMUS+101126755-GREEN KG-ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE). The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan, universities of Kyrgyzstan and EU countries, as well as experts in higher education, digitalization, and sustainable development.
Conference Participants:
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Grant holder: Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic named after K. Dikambaev
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EU Partner: Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
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Kyrgyz Partners: Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic, KSMA, KSU named after Arabaev, BatSU, BSU, IHSM, NSU named after S.Naamatov, OshSU, KSTU named after I. Razzakov, ISU named after K. Tynystanov, Capacity Building Consulting Group (CBC Group)
Conference Programme:
Day 1 – September 1, 2025
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Presentations of projects and courses within GREENKG, including the mandatory interdisciplinary course and elective micro-credential modules.
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Joint work of universities on the preparation and finalization of presentations.
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Presentations by Kyrgyz universities and Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, discussion of course structures and publication on university websites.
Day 2 – September 2, 2025
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Official opening of the conference: welcoming remarks by the Rector of ISU, the Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Vice-Rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the MFA KR, the Rector of BSU, a representative of the National Erasmus+ Office, and representatives of Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW).
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Presentation on the implementation of the GREENKG project and keynote speeches on the following topics:
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“Twin Transformation in Higher Education & Government” (Hamburg University of Applied Sciences)
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“AI in Green and Digital IT Developments: GREENKG at KSTU” (KSTU named after I. Razzakov)
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“Green University Initiative: Building a Sustainable Future Through Education” (International Higher School of Medicine)
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“Sustainable Tourism Development in Karakol” (Destination Karakol)
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Thematic sessions on digital and technological innovation, ecology, economy, society, and the role of science and education in shaping a green and socially oriented future for Kyrgyzstan.
Day 3 – September 3, 2025
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PMB meeting and GREENKG project committee meeting.
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University and city tour to get acquainted with educational and urban infrastructure.
The conference contributed to strengthening international cooperation, advancing sustainable and digital education in Kyrgyzstan, and promoting GREENKG initiatives across the country’s universities.
