Yessenov University hosted a delegation from the French Republic led by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sylvain Guioguet. During the visit, a substantive dialogue took place on expanding bilateral cooperation in education, science, and new technologies.
Special attention at the meeting was given to collaboration in the fields of new technologies and artificial intelligence, as well as prospects for joint educational programs, research projects, and academic mobility. It was noted that France is one of the world’s leading maritime powers and ranks second in terms of the size of its exclusive economic zone, уступая only to the United States. In this regard, the parties expressed interest in continuing and strengthening cooperation with France’s maritime universities, including developing partnerships with maritime academies.
A significant part of the discussion focused on sustainable development and green energy, including prospects for cooperation in green hydrogen, crop production and livestock farming, as well as the use of alternative energy sources. In this context, particular emphasis was placed on the potential for collaboration with the French research institute CIRAD, which specializes in sustainable agriculture and green energy.
As part of the visit, Yessenov University presented its work on implementing the innovative educational platform 01Edu—an international concept founded by Nicolas Sadirac, co-founder and former dean of École 42. This educational model is fully practice-oriented, project-based, and team-driven, involving students directly in solving real-world problems. Yessenov University’s experience in adapting and applying this model attracted significant interest from the French delegation, both in terms of its effectiveness in training specialists and its potential for further international academic cooperation and the replication of best practices.
