AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW DISCUSSED PROSPECTS FOR COOPERATION IN STUDENT VOLUNTEERING

Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University held an online meeting with representatives of the University of Warsaw in Poland to discuss prospects for international cooperation in the field of student volunteering. The meeting was held with the participation of the University’s Shuaq Volunteer Club.

The University of Warsaw was represented by Katarzyna Kucharska, Coordinator of International and Intercultural Projects at the University of Warsaw Volunteer Centre, and Mateusz Skupik.

Katarzyna Kucharska is involved in the development of intercultural communication and the implementation of initiatives aimed at engaging students in University and community life.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for cooperation between the University of Warsaw Volunteer Centre and the Shuaq Club, exchanged experience in organizing volunteer activities, and considered prospects for implementing joint student initiatives.

Particular attention was paid to opportunities for cultural and academic exchange. The discussion included a concept for a seven-day exchange program covering several areas: academic lectures and workshops, language practice, introduction to Kazakh traditions and national cuisine, meetings with students, visits to Ust-Kamenogorsk and the Altai region, and the development of international student contacts.

The participants also noted the interest of Polish students in Kazakhstan, its culture, and traditions. Such initiatives create additional opportunities for intercultural dialogue, expansion of international ties, and strengthening of partnerships between the universities.

Founded in 1816, the University of Warsaw is one of Poland’s leading research and educational centers. According to the QS World University Rankings 2027, it is ranked 289th globally and first among universities in Poland. In the QS Europe 2026 ranking, the University is placed 113th in Europe.

Following the online meeting, both parties expressed their interest in further developing contacts and exploring specific formats for joint cooperation.

The development of international volunteer cooperation expands opportunities for students, promotes the exchange of experience, and contributes to the formation of an open intercultural educational environment.