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Azat Ataýew: We must expand beneficial content for learners
29 Aug. 11:53At the scientific-practical conference titled “The Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,” held at the International Oil and Gas University named after Ýagşygeldi Kakaýew, Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of Education, Azat Ataýew, delivered a keynote speech. Within the framework of discussing the main issues of the conference, he presented several of his ideas and proposals.
As noted, in an increasingly developing and evolving digital world, it is essential to actively develop personal digital platforms to fully harness its potential. Moreover, improving and generalizing useful artificial intelligence tools is a vital step toward achieving these objectives.
Azat Ataýew emphasized the importance of producing new and beneficial digital content for those wishing to leverage the capabilities of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in the education sector, and outlined the necessary actions to realize this goal.
It should be mentioned that this significant international scientific-practical forum was organized by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan in collaboration with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education. The event aimed to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into education at national and international levels, share global best practices, and propose new solutions.
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Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers
24 Aug. 14:45The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.
Key applicant requirements:
A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;
Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;
A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;
An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;
For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.
The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.