Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The GSE was established in 2012 and received his first master’s and doctoral students in August 2013. It is dedicated to becoming a world-class center for teaching and research on education, with a focus on educational reform in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, while retaining a broad international approach. We seek to promote and assist in the implementation of cutting-edge research on educational challenges and issues from preschool through university levels.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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AI-Assisted Co-Creation of Climate Curriculum for Higher Education in Kazakhstan: Grounding Sustainability in Kazakh Cultural and Linguistic Knowledge
Gafu, G. (PI) & Junussova, M. (Co-PI)
4/1/26 → 12/31/28
Project: FDCRGP
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Understanding Kazakhstani International Students’ Multilingual Identities, Interculturality and Future Selves in East Asia: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry
Hajar, A. (PI) & Yessenbekova, K. (Postdoctoral scholar (PhD degree holder))
4/1/26 → 12/31/28
Project: FDCRGP
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Social Robots' Impact on Well-being of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sandygulova, A. (PI), Torrano, D. (Co-PI), Shakenov, M. (Co-PI) & Lee, J. (Other Faculty/Researcher)
1/1/26 → 12/31/28
Project: CRP
Research output
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A bibliometric analysis of international student mobility research in Asia: developments, research gaps and future directions
Yessenbekova, K. & Hajar, A., Apr 29 2026, In: Asia Pacific Education Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bureaucratic culture and research ethics: Case studies in post-Soviet Central Asia
Collins, N. & Gafu, G., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Research Ethics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Disability and Inclusion in Higher Education in South Africa
Mutanga, O., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Encyclopedia of Social Justice in Education. Gonzalez, T. & Tefera, A. (eds.). Bloomsbury Publishing, (Bodies and Abilities).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
Activities
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The Political Model of Disability and Driving Change in Southern African Universities
Mutanga, O. (Speaker)
Jun 4 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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International Journal of Critical Diversity Studies (Journal)
Mutanga, O. (Member of editorial board)
2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Journal of Ubuntu (Journal)
Mutanga, O. (Member of editorial board)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Prizes
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Awarded Elite Scholarship (Doctor of Philosophy)
Somerton, M. (Recipient), Mar 2012
Prize: Other distinction
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Best Graduate Paper Award, Comparative and International Education Society, Eurasia SIG
Jonbekova, D. (Recipient), Mar 12 2014
Prize
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