Ministry of Education

SSH Teaching and Learning Committee Spring’26 Dear students, We are sharing the updates and some changes discussed in the SSH TLC committee meetings during the Spring’26 semester. All changes are to be implemented starting from Fall’26 and onwards. Changes: – Major program modifications:  – Department changed the course codes with major modifications of CHEM 090, CHEM 091, CHEM 092 to CHEM 100, CHEM 101, CHEM 105 – PhD CHEM - introduction of two complementary tracks into our PhD in Chemistry program. – MSc in Physics - to Reduce the taught elements – PhD in Physics - to Reduce the taught elements – Minor program modifications: – PhD ES - deletion of an elective course – MA ECON - introduction for study options and change of the title of the related courses and course content  – BA PSIR - change of the transfer/declaration requirements New PSIR minors: Minor in AI in Social Inquiry Minor in Social Data Science — PhD in Mathematics - strengthen the focus on independent research, in line with the recommendations of the Provost Office – The course changes: – ECON 333, 318, 402, 412, 413 – ECON 501, 502, 512, 522 – ECON 302 (a new set of prerequisites) – PHYS 600, 690, 692 – PHYS 700, 701, 791 – ANT 312 New courses: –  WLL 237: Literature and Other Media – LING 231: Computer Programming for the Humanities and Social Sciences – ANT 290: Foundations of Cultural Heritage Studies – ECON 338: Health economics and policy – CHEM 521 and CHEM 526 – PLS 374, 419, 519, 719 – ECON 513, 402, 409 – WLL 559, 759 – Courses from exchange programs that do not have equivalents at NU can be transferred as general electives with equivalent levels (e.g. XXX 101/201/301 etc.) – New Programs: – BS CHEM - International Dual Degree (2+2) BSc in Chemical Sciences If you would like to know more about any of the changes, don’t hesitate to ask us in the comments section. Best, Ministry of Education

Dear students, ✨We have updated the Syllabi Database! Now, it includes the syllabi from the Summer 2026 semester, apart from already existing Spring'26, Fall'25, Summer’25, Spring'25, Fall'24, Summer’24, Spring’24, Fall’23, Spring’23, and Fall’22✨ Please keep in mind that while the database aims to provide a broad range of syllabi, it may not contain every single one. Also, please remember that course syllabi are subject to change. If you would like to help us develop this project, please upload any course syllabi that are not present in the database via this form. 🫶 Best wishes, Ministry of Education

SUMMER’26 CHAT LIST Dear students, The Ministry of Education is happy to present you with the chat list for Summer’26 Please access it using your NU account. In addition, check the past syllabi for your courses via our syllabi database! If you would like to request changes to the chat list or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via @moe_feedback_bot.

[Summary] Academic Quality Committee (AQC) From 29th April, 2026 – Major modifications to the PhD in Chemistry program (SSH) – Major modifications to the Master of Business Administration program (GSB) – Approval of the integrated micro-credential course for the MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering program (SEDS) – Minor modifications to several graduate programs across NUSOM, GSE, SSH, GSPP, and SMG #sg_summaries #AQC Follow the link for further information

Dear Students, As the academic year comes to an end, we would like to sincerely share that this also marks the conclusion of our time as this year’s Ministry of Education. Over the past year, it has been a pleasure to serve you, help resolve your issues, and make your academic life more enjoyable. We have worked hard to represent your academic interests, raise your concerns, and push for meaningful improvements, addressing major issues such as stipend delays. You can take a glance at what we have done this year through our Wrapped-style stats, and you will be able to read more about our work in the upcoming SG Annual Report. With that, the SG MOE Cabinet 2025-2026 is officially coming to a close. Thank you for being with us! Wishing you all the best, Ministry of Education 2025-2026🩶

Dear students, ✨ The Ministry of Education invites you to join the MATH 161 Final Prep Night ✨ The instructor will briefly cover the topics and solve the practice problems. You will have a chance to ask questions and participate in discussions 📕 📍Venue: 7.E429 📆Date: April 17 🕧Time: 18:00-20:00 Best wishes, Ministry of Education

Dear Students, We're excited to have you joined us for the SOC 101 Final Night!🔥 Together with SASA, we’ll make sure that you can review important concepts, ask questions, and work through challenging topics with our tutors and fellow students📚 🗓️Date: April 17 📌Time: 19:00 📍Location: 7E.329 Please register via this link and feel free to send any questions to our tutors in advance. We look forward to supporting your success! Best, Ministry of Education❤️

Dear students, We are pleased to share that our Scholarship Fair has been nominated for Academic Event of the Year! This Fall’25, the event gathered more than 600 students and 9 international representatives from embassies and study abroad programs, creating a space to engage with global academic opportunities. We would greatly appreciate your support, if this event has been of any help to you — vote for us in the Student Awards! Sincerely, Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs

Dear students, The Ministry of Education invites you to join the HST 100 Final Prep Night with Dr. Mollie Arbuthnot! Dr. Arbuthnot will cover all essential materials and techniques that might help you successfully pass the final exam. After the main session with the presentation, you will have a chance to ask questions. Date: April 15, 2026, 19:00 - 20:00 Venue: Blue Hall The Ministry of Education wishes you all the best! Best regards, Ministry of Education

Dear students, As you may know, the University has been integrating the Academia SIS system, and as part of this process, the Data Processing Consent Form became available in the myRegistrar system on March 18, 2026. We would like to kindly draw your attention to the importance of completing this form if you have not done so yet. Upon logging into myRegistrar, you will be directed to the landing page where the form can be reviewed and confirmed. Please note that confirmation of the Data Processing Consent Form is a required step to ensure continued access to online services in line with the University’s regulations. It is also strongly recommended to complete this well in advance of the Summer' 26 course registration period in order to avoid any additional steps or possible delays during registration. We kindly encourage everyone to review and confirm the form as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

Dear Students, We invite you to our first international student-led conference! 📅 Dates: April 10-12 ⏰ Time: 11:00-13:30 (UTC+5 / Astana time) 💻 Format: Online What to expect: ✨ Guest lecture by a Harvard researcher sharing their research journey ✨ Interactive workshops with American Journal of Student Research and JYI ✨ Student research presentations across multiple disciplines ✨ Connect with peers and emerging leaders from universities across Asia 🔗 Register here: Link

Dear students, We have reached out to the SSH Director of Studies regarding the clash between PHYS 162 and MATH 162 for the Summer’26 semester, and we are pleased to inform you that the issue has now been resolved. The lecture timetable has been adjusted accordingly, and there should no longer be any scheduling conflicts. Recitation times are also in the process of being resolved and will be finalized soon. Best regards, Ministry of Education

Dear NU 2nd and 3rd Year Students, We want to hear from you! The Institutional Research & Analytics (IR&A) Unit at Nazarbayev University is inviting second- and third-year undergraduate students to participate in student focus group interviews. This is a unique opportunity for you to share your experiences, voice concerns, and help us improve life at NU for students like you. What’s this about? We’re building on the results of the First-Year Experience Survey (2014–2025) and now want to go deeper into the academic and social experiences of sophomores and juniors. Your voice will help us understand: The challenges you face academically and socially How well academic and co-curricular support services are working Suggestions for improving student life at NU Who can join? This opportunity is open to current 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students from all NU schools. What to expect: A 40-minute in-person group discussion Run by friendly IR&A staff in a relaxed, respectful setting Four groups of 6 students to take part Choose to come to one of four days next week — dates to be confirmed upon sign up What’s in it for you? All participants will receive a thank-you exam preparation gift featuring NU merchandise and the chance to make a real impact on how programs and services are developed for NU students. Interested? Sign up here: 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SXYrPh9_AI_I8TEYUk0vG2fe10mFqVJKouoAvXBSJi8/edit?gid=0#gid=0 (Spots are limited, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible! Once quotas are filled, we’ll notify students that participation is closed.) Warm regards, Institutional Research & Analytics Unit Office of Strategy and Delivery Nazarbayev University ie.nu.edu.kz

[Summary] Academic Quality Committee (AQC) From 11th March, 2026 – Annual School Quality Enhancement Reports presentations and Academic Health Check – Identification of institutional Academic Quality Enhancement (AQE) priorities – Selection of the NU Quality Enhancement Theme #sg_summaries #AQC Follow the link for further information

Nazarbayev University Student Government is pleased to invite you to participate in the Sixth Annual Integrity Forum: Culture of Care!📩💚🤩 The forum will bring together student leaders and experts from across Kazakhstan to discuss how personal and community care can strengthen academic integrity and promote student well-being. 🌿 Venue: Orange, Green & Blue Halls 🌿 Date: March 28 🌿 Time: 12:00–15:00 🎅 Register using this link! We look forward to seeing you there!

⚡️Integrity Case Championship As a part of the Sixth Annual Integrity Forum: Culture of Care, we’re excited to announce the Integrity Case Championship! Join us to develop and present a solution to a real-world case on academic and research integrity, focusing on building a sustainable culture of care in university environments 💙 🌟Form a team of 3–5 students 🌟Analyze the case and propose an innovative, practical solution 🌟Present your ideas to a panel of expert judges Compete for exciting prizes: 🌟1st place – 500,000 KZT 🌟2nd place – 300,000 KZT 🌟3rd place – 200,000 KZT ✅Date: March 29th, 13:00 📌Venue: Red Hall Register before March 24th via this link ❗️To be eligible to participate, you must attend the forum. Don’t miss your chance to tackle a real challenge, showcase your ideas, and compete for prizes!

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[Summary] Academic Quality Committee (AQC) From 25th February, 2026 – Approval of the new program proposal “PhD Omics in Health Sciences” (NUSOM) – Major modifications to the Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Literature and Culture program with a title change (SSH) – Discussion and final comments on the Annual Program Monitoring (APM) Policy and templates – Minor modifications to the Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering program (SMG) #sg_summaries #AQC Follow the link for further information