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Alfiya Zakimova Begins Academic Internship at Loughborough University
January 2026 | Category: Internships

Dr. Alfiya Zakimova, Dean of the Business School at D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University, has arrived in the United Kingdom to begin a nine-month academic internship at Loughborough University as part of the Bolashak International Scholarship Program. More

MyAPA and Atyrau University of Oil and Gas Named after Safi Utebayev Establish a Strategic Partnership
January 2026 | Category: Collaboration

MyAPA is pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement with Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after Safi Utebayev. More

An Engineer from Kazakhstan Begins a New Academic Chapter at the University of Lincoln
December 2025 | Category: Internships

Zhandos has been awarded the prestigious Bolashak state scholarship and has started a one-year internship at the Lincoln School of Engineering, a specialist engineering school within the University of Lincoln established in partnership with Siemens. More

Economics and Finance Summer School at the University of Lincoln
December 2025 | Category: Teaching and courses

In July 2026, the University of Lincoln invites international students to take part in a two-week Economics and Finance Summer School. The programme combines academic study, practical training, and a rich cultural schedule, giving participants a first-hand experience of studying and living at a modern UK university.  More

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MyAPA Introduces New Online English Courses for IELTS Preparation and General Language Development
November 2025 | Category: Teaching and courses

MyAPA is pleased to announce the launch of its updated online English learning programme, designed for learners with basic to intermediate proficiency who aim to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0–7.0. This initiative reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-quality language education and supporting students in their academic and professional goals. More

MyAPA Introduces New Online English Courses for IELTS Preparation and General Language Development
November 2025 | Category: Teaching and courses

MyAPA is pleased to announce the launch of its updated online English learning programme, designed for learners with basic to intermediate proficiency who aim to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0–7.0. This initiative reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-quality language education and supporting students in their academic and professional goals. More

Visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in London: Strengthening Cooperation and Academic Connections
November 2025 | Category: engagement

A recent visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in London provided an opportunity to meet with representatives of the diplomatic mission. The discussion focused on key issues related to the development of the Kazakh academic community in the United Kingdom, strengthening scientific collaboration. More

New International Opportunities: My APA × Margulan University
November 2025 | Category: Collaboration

Following the collaboration agreement signed in March 2025, representatives of My APA and Margulan University held their first face-to-face meeting in Leicester. The delegation from Margulan University was led by Rector Yerzhan Amirbekuly and Vice-Rector Baurzhan Yesengeldin. More

Welcoming Two New Bolashak Medical Interns to the University of Central Lancashire
2nd September 2025 | Category: Internships

My APA is delighted to welcome Dr. Zhanna Satenova and Dr. Dinara Jussubaliyeva, two new medical interns supported by the prestigious Bolashak International Scholarship, who have just begun their professional placements at the University of Lancashire (ULan). More

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R&D project to improve Heat Exchange Systems in Power Plants
April 2025 | Category: Industrial project

Initial meetings arranged by My APA to discuss a joint project with EKTU, and Bilfinger Engineers to improve the operational reliability of coal-based power plants. The collaboration focuses on using sensor-based monitoring and digital twin technology to detect and prevent boiler tube failures, one of the leading causes of costly unplanned outages. More

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Joint Study on Generative AI with ENU
April 2025 | Category: Joint research

My APA and Eurasian National University have launched a joint study on the impact of generative AI on business and governance. The project involves interviews and policy analysis across sectors including finance, health, and e-government. Findings will contribute to an academic publication planned for late 2025. More

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MSc Opportunities at University of Birmingham
April 2025 | Category: Higher Educaction

My APA has secured exclusive discounted enrolment opportunities for applicants to pursue postgraduate degrees at the University of Birmingham. The agreement covers select MSc programmes in Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science areas.  More

Visiting Professor Programme Expanded to New Institutions
March 2025 | Category: Academic mobility

Our Visiting Professorship scheme now includes placements at three new UK universities (University of Derby, University of Loughborough & QMUL), offering academics the opportunity to contribute to teaching and research on short-term visits.More

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Partnership with EKTU
March2025 | Category: Partnerships

My APA formalised a collaboration agreement with East Kazakhstan Technological University to co-develop joint programmes in water management and engineering. The partnership will include research visits, internships, and co-supervised projects. More

Joint projects with PEMC at the University of Nottingham
February2025 | Category: Joint Research

My APA has agreed to partner with the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC), the University of Nottingham on future collaborative R&D projects. More

Partnership with IITU
21 January 2025 | Category: partnerships

On the opening day of the Bett 2025, My APA signed a partnership agreement with International Information Technology University (IITU). More

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First My APA Members Meeting in Nottingham
December 2024 | Category: Members

At our Q4 APA meeting, we managed to get together in person to celebrate our achievements and also to welcome our new members. Members will contribute to our joint projects in IT and Engineering,  and proposal development for joint research with partner universities More

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Strategic collaboration with CIP Bolashak
April 2025 | Category: Partnerships
My APA held a series of productive meetings with the management team at CIP Bolashak to discuss potential collaboration opportunities. Discussions focused on aligning with the Bolashak Internship Scheme and the 500 Scientists Programme, with shared interest in creating high-quality placements and academic pathways for Kazakh professionals and researchers.  More

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