On 6 December 2024, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan hosted a national dissemination event titled “Transforming Higher Education through Innovation” at the International University of Kyrgyzstan. The event brought together 97 participants—including university leaders, academic staff, Erasmus+ project teams, representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science, the EU Delegation, and NGOs—to discuss how Erasmus+ has supported higher education reform in the country.
The programme showcased results from CBHE, ICM, and Jean Monnet projects implemented by Kyrgyz universities, with a focus on governance reform, curriculum modernization, and the adoption of digital and green education tools.
Key projects featured included:
• HiEdTec – advancing digital transformation and e-learning platforms
• DEFA – promoting financial autonomy in Kyrgyz universities
• BERNICA – strengthening education and research in nutrition and dietetics
• ELBA – establishing training centres in AI and Big Data
• AgroDev – enhancing curricula in sustainable agri-food production
• Jean Monnet Module on European Climate Policy – integrating EU climate strategies into higher education
The agenda included keynote presentations, project showcases, institutional case studies, a policy-focused panel titled “From Project to Policy”, and breakout sessions to encourage dialogue on integrating Erasmus+ outcomes into national reform strategies.
Participants welcomed the event as a platform for collaboration and forward planning under the 2021–2027 Erasmus+ programme.
