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HEREs Publications | Regional Infoday of the Erasmus+ Programme and Technical Assistance Mission Conference on “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education”

We are pleased to present another article from the 19th edition of our journal Perspectives of Higher Education Development, a peer-reviewed scientific and methodological journal published by the Higher Education Reform Experts (HEREs) of Uzbekistan. 🌟https://erasmus.uz/storage/files/HEREs/HERE_2026_journal.pdf

🔹 Author: Laura Paluanova

🔹 Title: Regional Infoday of the Erasmus+ Programme and Technical Assistance Mission Conference on “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education”, 21–22.05.2026

🔹 DOI: 10.34920/phe.2026.19.14

This article highlights the key outcomes of the Regional Erasmus+ Information Day and Technical Assistance Mission (TAM) Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 21–22 May 2026. Bringing together more than 300 representatives from ministries, universities, National Erasmus+ Offices, Higher Education Reform Experts (HEREs), researchers, and international organizations, the event became a major regional platform for discussing the future of higher education, digital transformation, and the responsible integration of AI across Central Asia.

Strengthened regional cooperation through new partnerships, networking, and the exchange of best practices among Central Asian universities;
Practical recommendations for developing competitive Erasmus+ project proposals and managing international cooperation projects;
Discussions on the ethical, responsible, and human-centred integration of Artificial Intelligence into teaching, learning, research, and university governance;
Country-specific recommendations for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan on AI policies, digital transformation, curriculum modernization, and institutional development;
A call to establish a Central Asian Higher Education Network on Artificial Intelligence to foster joint research, knowledge exchange, and regional policy dialogue.

Laura Paluanova's article summarizes the outcomes of the Regional Erasmus+ Information Day and TAM Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education in Astana, 2026. With over 300 participants from Central Asia, the event emphasized regional collaboration, ethical AI integration, and practical project development. Key highlights include country-specific AI policy recommendations and a call to establish a Central Asian Higher Education Network on AI for joint research and policy dialogue.

Read full article: https://erasmus.uz/storage/files/HEREs/HERE_2026_journal.pdf