2019 Annual report
Building on the progress achieved in 2018 by the University of Central Asia, much of the focus in 2019 was on streamlining the operational and academic framework of the University.
Kyrgyz Republic
Switzerland and Aga Khan Foundation provide humanitarian aid to farmers of Naryn oblast of Kyrgyzstan
To respond to the socio-economic risks arising from the spread of the coronavirus in the region, fodder seeds and fertilizers as well as individual protection materials were provided to farmers and veterinarians in Naryn Oblast of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Covid-19 accelerates digital transformation at UCA
Covid-19 is usually seen as an obstacle, but at the University of Central Asia (UCA), it has accelerated the digital transformation of UCA and the region.
Hackathon leads UCA students to develop app to combat domestic violence
As part of the Digital Transformation in Central Asia (DTCA) conference hackathon event in October 2019, undergraduate students at the University of Central Asia (UCA) developed an innovative tech project designed to connect women and provide resources for people subjected to abuse or domestic violence.
Gulnara Abdieva: Teaching amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan
"So what is being a teacher at AKS, Osh like now? We have found that online teaching compliments classroom teaching. Believe it not, some days I find online classes a really interesting and comfortable method of teaching! I am grateful that this lockdown has encouraged us to enhance our IT teaching skills and find new ways to communicate with students and parents." said Gulnara Abdieva, English teacher ad Professional Development Trainer at Aga Khan School in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.
Zarrina Gafurova: learning to analyse TV audiences
The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Co-operative Education Programme offers work placements to students where they apply in-class learning to real life professional experiences within their field of study across private, public and community-based sectors. This story was written by Zarrina Gafurova as part of a series of personal reflections from UCA students on their internship experiences.
New tools for teachers in Central Asia during COVID-19
As part of AKES efforts to strengthen teachers and ensure that students gain entry to top international tertiary education institutions, the aim of the teacher collaboration project is straightforward: to enhance and enrich the pedagogical skills of AKES teachers.
Turning COVID-19 calamity into an opportunity
Being forced to close its campus and send students back home, the University of Central Asia (UCA) saw a new opportunity to develop digital learning.
Swiss funded project to support farmers of Osh region
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the risks to the food and agricultural sectors associated with it, the Swiss funded Bai-Alai Programme, in cooperation with the Aga Khan Foundation, will allocate more than 3.5 million soms (50 thousand Swiss francs) to support farmers in Osh oblast of Kyrgyzst
AKDN provides personal protective equipment to health facilities in Kyrgyzstan
In response to requests from several Oblast administrations and the evolving needs of the committed medical professionals, the AKDN has donated personal protective equipment to several hospitals and medical clinics in Kyrgyzstan.