Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development
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As part of the international Erasmus+ CirculEc project, Alikhan Bokeikhan University is actively working to promote
Date: 2026-09-25
On 28 September 2026, a working meeting of the Erasmus+ CirculEC project team was held at the Tajik State University of Commerce (TSUC)
Date: 2026-09-25
From 10 to 12 September 2026, a coordination meeting and working sessions were held at the University of Naples Federico II as part of the Erasmus+ project
Date: 2026-09-22
From 10 to 12 September 2026, the University of Naples Federico II will host a coordination meeting of the Erasmus+ CirculEC project partners.
Date: 2026-09-12
On 21 May 2026, Seifullin University in Astana hosted the Erasmus+ Regional Information Day and the conference “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education,”
Date: 2026-05-22
Our Circular Economy & Sustainable Development module, developed by Central Asian University Business School under the Erasmus+ CirculEc Project
Date: 2026-03-05
Since 1 January 2026, national standards in the field of circular economy (ST RK 4012-2025 and ST RK 4013-2025) have entered into force in Kazakhstan.
Date: 2026-02-27
The CirculEC project is pleased to announce the regional winners of the CirculEC Circular Economy Hackathon.
Date: 2026-02-19
On December 10, 2025, the Erasmus+ Information Day in Kazakhstan took place at Esil University in Astana
Date: 2025-12-10
At the Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, within the framework of the international project EU ERASMUS+
Date: 2025-12-06
From November 17 to December 5, 2025, a 72-hour training program “Urban Ecology” was successfully conducted at Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University
Date: 2025-12-05
On November 20, 2025, D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University @ektu.kz hosted an Erasmus+ Information Day in collaboration with the National Erasmus+ Office in Kazakhstan
Date: 2025-11-20
Turn Waste into Opportunity!
Join the regional competition for the best circular economy business ideas from Central Asian students and young innovators.
Date: 2025-11-13
Partner universities from Turkmenistan successfully hosted an online meeting under Work Package 7 (Piloting) of the Erasmus+ CirculEC Project
Date: 2025-11-12
Within the framework of the ERASMUS+ /KA2/ CBHE 101129169 project “Development of innovative curricula and modules
Date: 2025-11-04
On 14 October 2025, Tajik Technical University (TTU) proudly hosted an important international event within the framework of the EU-funded Erasmus+ CirculEC Project
Date: 2025-10-14
Tajik State University of Commerce (TSUC) proudly hosted the CirculEC Project Monitoring Meeting on 13 October 2025 in Dushanbe.
Date: 2025-10-13
We continue our work on the "Developing Innovative Courses and Modules on Circular Economy and Sustainable Development" (CirculEC).
Date: 2025-10-10
Central Asian University (CAU) proudly hosted a dynamic Monitoring Meeting of the EU-funded CirculEC Project,/p>
Date: 2025-10-10
Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) successfully hosted a pivotal Monitoring Meeting of the EU-funded CirculEC Project
Date: 2025-10-09
The CirculEC consortium successfully completed a two-day Pilot Monitoring Meeting hosted by Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz (KarUK) on October 6-7, 2025.
Date: 2025-10-06
Within the framework of the international project EU ERASMUS+ /KA2/ CBHE 101129169 CirculEC «Development of innovative educational programs and modules in the field of circular economy and sustainable development»
Date: 2025-10-04
On September 30, 2025, Tajikistan’s Parliament, the EU Delegation, and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
Date: 2025-09-30
On September 29, 2025, a working meeting was held with representatives of JSC National Mining Company “Tau-Ken Samruk,”
Date: 2025-09-29
From September 15 to 20, 2025, the Institute of Continuing Education of Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University will organize professional development courses on the topic: “Urban Ecology” with the issuance of a certificate.
Date: 2025-09-10
VISIT SCHEDULE: - October 6-7: Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz, Kazakhstan - October 9-10: Westminster International University in Tashkent & Central Asian University, Uzbekistan - October 13-14: Tajik State University of Commerce & Technological University of Tajikistan, Tajikistan
Date: 2025-09-06
We are pleased to announce the upcoming monitoring visits under the CirculEC Project - Development of Innovative Curricula and Modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development, funded by the European Union's Erasmus+ Programme.
Date: 2025-09-02
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new research paper by Sardor Azam and Azamat Salomov from the Central Asian University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Date: 2025-09-02
On June 4–5, 2025, a seminar for the teaching staff was held at Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University. During the event, the local coordinator of the European project “Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development (CirculEC)
Date: 2025-06-05
On May 28, 2025, the Technological University of Tajikistan hosted a product exhibition and job fair for graduates of all levels of education at the university, in which more than 40 enterprises, institutions and organizations took part.
Date: 2025-05-28
On May 14, 2025, at the Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, in the Agrotechnical Institute, as part of the dissemination of the results of the ERASMUS+ /KA2/ Capacity Building in Higher Education projects
Date: 2025-05-14
On May 5, 2025, the Acting Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Infrastructural Development of Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kurmanbayeva A.S., awarded certificates
Date: 2025-05-05
Participation of Professor Nailya Saifulina from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) in the Scientific and practical student conference "Future Science and Technology
Date: 2025-04-18
Under the same title, on April 17, 2025, in the conference hall of the Technological University of Tajikistan, with the support of the rector of the university, doctor of economics sciences, professor Rahmonzoda Z.F. and within the framework of the European Union
Date: 2025-04-17
Discussion of the progress of the CirculEC project implementation at Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University with Professor Nailya Saifulina from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
Date: 2025-04-04
Santiago de Compostela, Spain - March 24-27, 2025 - As part of Work Package 6 of the Erasmus+ CirculEC project, a four-day training was successfully conducted at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Administration, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), in close cooperation with all project partners.
Date: 2025-03-28
From March 16-21, 2025, Professors from Central Asian Partner Universities, attended a series of productive trainings on circular economy in Bielefeld, Germany, organized by FHM University. Following these insightful sessions, they embarked on an enriching journey to visit local hubs and companies in Lemgo and Berlin.
Date: 2025-03-27
European partner universities are hosting technical trainings on Circular Economy as part of the CirculEc project. These trainings will focus on developing innovative curricula, enhancing circular economy education, and equipping teachers from CA universities with the skills to implement sustainable business models.
Date: 2025-03-27
On March 19, 2025, Central Asian partners of the Erasmus+ project CurculEc visited the Lemgo Innovation Campus in Lemgo, Germany.
Date: 2025-03-19
On March 18, 2025, as part of the CurculEc project under the ERASMUS+ program, partners from Central Asia participated in the CIRCO Methodology Workshop
Date: 2025-03-18
The University of Naples Federico II (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II) (UNINA) is currently hosting a capacity-building training on circular economy for university teachers from Central Asia
Date: 2025-03-14
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming trainings for enhancing teaching staff capacity for CA partners from March 11 till March 27, 2025. These important international events will embark on a journey starting in Napoli, then moving to Bielefeld, and finishing in Santiago de Compostela.
Date: 2025-02-25
Cluster meeting "Ensuring the impact and sustainability of the Erasmus+ projects on Capacity Building for Higher Education (CBHE) and International Credit Mobility (ICM) held in Ashgabat on January 7, 2025
Date: 2025-01-07
On December 26, the online workshop "Transforming Education for Environmental Entrepreneurship: Strategies for Regional Sustainability" brought together stakeholders from Central Asia to exchange experiences and enhance skills in developing innovative educational programs in circular economy and sustainable development.
Date: 2024-12-26
Turkmenistan will take part in two new European regional projects within the framework of the Erasmus+ educational program, which are scheduled to start in January 2025. This was reported by "Turkmenistan: Golden Age".
Date: 2024-12-26
On December 16, 2024, an Erasmus+ Information Day was held in Dushanbe, organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Tajikistan under the topic "Erasmus+ Opportunities in Tajikistan: Globalization of Higher Education."
Date: 2024-12-24
The results of the Erasmus+ CBHE project CirculEC were showcased at the Erasmus+ Information Day, held on December 19, 2024, at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Astana. The event brought together 156 in-person participants and more than 100 online attendees from 50 universities across Kazakhstan, highlighting the growing interest of higher education institutions in international collaboration under Erasmus+ programs.
Date: 2024-12-24
Alikhan Bokeikhan University hosted the Regional Economic Forum "Vostok," organized by the Scientific Center for Economic Research and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Department of Business and Management.
The forum focused on sustainable regional development and circular economy, serving as a vital platform for dialogue between government agencies, businesses, and civil society.
Date: 2024-12-23
On December 20, 2024, at the Technological University of Tajikistan, within the framework of the project CirculEc - "Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development" it was held a round table on the theme "The role of the circular economy in ensuring the efficient use of natural resources in the Republic of Tajikistan".
Date: 2024-12-20
On December 20, the International Erasmus+ conference "Perspectives of Higher Education Development in Uzbekistan" " was held, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of cooperation between the European Union and Uzbekistan in the field of higher education within the framework of the Tempus (1994-2014) and Erasmus+ (2014-2027) programs.
Date: 2024-12-20
As is known, the next BRICS summit is being held in Kazan (Russian Federation), in which the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov is taking part.
Date: 2024-10-28
On October 10, 2024, the Alikhan Bokeikhan University delegation visited the National Nuclear Technology Park in Kurchatov (Kazakhstan) to explore cutting-edge innovations!
Date: 2024-10-10
A series of online workshops for stakeholders in the Central Asia region has successfully concluded with the final event held on October 9, 2024, in Uzbekistan.
Date: 2024-10-09
On September 25, 2024, information day for the project "Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development" was held at the university. The event brought together students interested in sustainable development.
Date: 2024-09-25
30 universary EU-Tutkmenistan. Dissemination of CirculEC Project
Date: 2024-05-24
On May 18th, 2024, the 30th anniversary of the EU-Uzbekistan Partnership Festival took place at the Botanical Garden of Uzbekistan. Dr. Sardor Azam from Central Asian University (CAU) and Mr. Alisher Pulatov from Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) proudly represented the CirculEC project in the festival.
Date: 2024-05-18
Federico II University has warmly welcomed colleagues from ten universities and research institutes from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as part of the new Erasmus+ CirculEC project. The project, which will conclude in 2026, aims to develop an innovative master's degree focused on the strategic themes of sustainable development and circular economy, with a multidisciplinary approach that combines skills and knowledge from different areas of knowledge.
Date: 2024-05-15
Last Thursday 25th and Friday 26th of April we have had in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the USC the visit of a delegation of 11 universities from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Date: 2024-04-27
The Central Asian delegation from a total of four countries (Kazasthan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) in the CirculEC project has made its way to Bielefeld. On Monday, April 22, 22 project members from Central Asia arrived at FHM Bielefeld for two days. The journey will then continue to Spain and Italy.
Date: 2024-04-22
This initiative is a stepping stone towards creating a more sustainable and resilient future through education. The International Workshop Series on Circular Economy are organized within the Erasmus + Project. Links to additional materials will be provided during the Webinar.
Date: 2024-04-20
On March 24 🗓, the third module of the Erasmus+ ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE “Developing Innovative Curricula
Date: 2024-03-24
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming series of transformative workshops designed to integrate Circular Economy disciplines into academic curriculums. This prestigious event will embark on a journey starting in Bielefeld, then moving to Santiago, and concluding in Napoli.
Date: 2023-12-08
The initial online kick-off meeting took place on December 7th and 8th, 2023. This meeting was centered around presentations from partners. During the Kick of meeting project officer (EU) Ms Maria Sol welcoming all partners of project and answered questions.
Date: 2023-12-08
The first study visit will take place at the FHM in Bielefeld, Germany, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy from 18 April - 6 May, 2024. 2 representatives from each partner's universities will participate in the study visit.
Date: 2023-12-01
