Institutional & Community partners
Atyrau University
The Mission and vision of Atyrau University (ASU) is "To become a leading state higher education institution in the West of Kazakhstan, providing high-quality training of highly qualified specialists for the economic and social development of the region and the country, including multilingual teaching staff, through effective environmental management and innovative education based on the close integration of education, science, business and industry in the region" (ASU, 2023). ASU’s Department of Innovative Education conducts research that provides contextual insights into supporting the academic needs of highly complex children living in the Western region of Kazakhstan.
Atyrau State University (n.d.), Mission and Vision, retrieved: https://asu.edu.kz/en/university/mission-and-vision/
Yarmouk University; Refugees, Displaced Persons, and Forced Migration Studies Centre
Yarmouk University has established Refugees, Displaced Persons, and Forced Migration Studies Centre (RDFMSC), in July 1997. The Centre is considered an extension of refugees and displaced Studies Program, which was founded at the university in July 1992. The Centre is mainly funded by YU and other contributions of regional and international organizations. The Deanship of Academic Research and Higher Studies also allocates an annual budget for research conducted by the Centre. YU strives to raise the awareness of refugee issues and to conduct studies, research, and projects and it holds conferences, symposiums, and workshops related to the issue of refugees. The centre aims to provide the values of tolerance and coexistence, spread them throughout the society, respect the diversity of multiple opinions, lean to moderate points of view, and avoid extremism. Raising awareness, hope, leniency, equity and credibility in all aspects of life are also crucial goals of the centre’s along with publishing the results of scientific research with optimum credibility and transparency.
YU is involved in several European funded projects including Erasmus+ CBHE and ICM, ENI CBC, Med, and H2020 (Previously, Tempus, Erasmus Mundus, ENPI CBC Med, and FP7).
Future Projects
- Empowerment for Employment: Female refugees and Artificial Intelligence.
- Digital/Online Marketing
- TVTE for female refugees and empowering them in job market.
- Psychological support for refugees (male and female) in the following sectors (Health, Education, Law, Economy, society, socioeconomic).
- Psychological support for vulnerable and disabled refugees.
- Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial project support for female refugees and vulnerable groups.
- Research projects related to forecasting refugee future and policy research.
- Create a decision support system to be in service for the (RDFMSC), donors, and decision makers.
SFU is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Over the past 60 years, SFU has been recognized among the top universities worldwide in providing a world-class education and working with communities and partners to develop and share knowledge for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. Committed to excellence in everything we do, SFU fosters innovation to address global challenges and continues to build a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities... Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver... SFU has 10 faculties that deliver 368 undergraduate degree programs and 149 graduate degree programs for more than 37,000 students each year. The university has a thriving network of more than 200,000 alumni across the globe.
SFU est une université de recherche de premier plan, œuvrant pour un avenir inclusif et durable. Depuis 60 ans, SFU est reconnue parmi les meilleures universités au monde pour la qualité de son enseignement et sa collaboration avec les communautés et les partenaires afin de développer et de partager des connaissances favorisant une compréhension approfondie et un impact significatif. Engagée envers l’excellence dans tout ce qu’elle entreprend, SFU encourage l’innovation pour relever les défis mondiaux et continue de bâtir une communauté accueillante et inclusive où chacun et chacune se sent à sa place. Avec des campus situés dans les trois plus grandes villes de la Colombie-Britannique — Burnaby, Surrey et Vancouver — SFU compte dix facultés offrant 368 programmes de premier cycle et 149 programmes de cycles supérieurs à plus de 37 000 étudiants et étudiantes chaque année. L’université réunit une communauté de plus de 200 000 diplômés répartis.
- #1 Comprehensive University in Canada (Maclean's University Rankings, 2026)
- Top 2% of Universities in the World (Centre for World University Rankings 2026)
- #14 in the world for innovation (World University Rankings for Innovation, 2026)
- #2 for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in Canada (Times of Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings)
- #3 in Canada for International Outlook (Times of Higher Education, 2026)
- #1 in Canada for University Based Entrepreneurial Project (#37 in the world)-(World University Rankings for Innovation, 2026)
- Over $150M in Research Income (2023)
See all SFU rankings here: https://www.sfu.ca/about/rankings.html
About SFU: https://www.sfu.ca/about.html
MOSAIC
(Multi-lingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities)
MOSAIC (Multi-lingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities) is one of Canada’s largest non-profit organizations supporting immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. With over 400 staff, hundreds of volunteers, and partnerships with more than 50 community networks, MOSAIC provides comprehensive settlement, employment, and language services across Greater Vancouver and British Columbia.
Our mission is to enrich communities through inclusive services and advocacy that foster belonging, empowerment, and opportunity for newcomers. Through client-centered programs and cross-sector collaboration, we help individuals build successful lives in Canada while promoting an inclusive and thriving society for all. More information at mosaicbc.org.
Inclusive Education & Neurodiversity Research Laboratory
(Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kazakhstan)
Инклюзивті білім беру және нейроәртүрлілік» ғылыми-зерттеу зертханасы 2025 жылғы 10 қазанда Ш. Уәлиханов атындағы Көкшетау университетінің құрамындағы КеАҚ базасында ашылды. Зертхананың негізгі қағидаттары – ғылыми негізділік, жүйелілік, келешектілік, пәнаралық сипат, халықаралық деңгей, ынтымақтастық, эксперименталдық- қолданбалы бағыт, нәтижелілік, ашықтық, ғылыми жұмыстар этикасы, өзара құрмет және ғылыми қарым-қатынас мәдениеті. Зертхананың мақсаты – инклюзия және нейроәртүрлілік саласындағы ғылыми әлеуетті жаңғырту мен дамытуға ықпал ететін инновациялық ғылыми зерттеулерді эксперименттік тексеру, сараптау және енгізу, кафедралардың, университеттің ғылыми қауымдастықтарының ғылыми-зерттеу жұмыстарын ұйымдастыру бойынша қызметін ынталандыру, білім, ғылым және инновация интеграциясын одан әрі дамыту.
The Inclusive Education and Neurodiversity Research Laboratory was established on October 10, 2025, within the Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University as part of the Non-Commercial Joint-Stock Company (NCJSC). The Laboratory is guided by the following core principles: scientific rigor, systematic inquiry, future-oriented development, interdisciplinarity, international collaboration, partnership, experimental and applied research, effectiveness, openness, research ethics, mutual respect, and a culture of scholarly communication. The Laboratory's mission is to conduct, evaluate, and implement innovative research that advances and strengthens scientific capacity in the fields of inclusive education and neurodiversity. It also seeks to support and stimulate the research activities of university departments and scholarly communities, while further promoting the integration of education, research, and innovation.
Научно-исследовательская лаборатория Инклюзивное образование и нейроразнообразия была открыта 10 октября 2025 года при НАО Кокшетауском университете им. Ш. Уалиханова. Основными принципами деятельности Лаборатории является научность, системность, перспективность, междисциплинарность, международный уровень, сотрудничество, экспериментально-прикладной характер, результативность, открытость, этика научных работ, взаимоуважение и культура научного общения. Цель деятельности Лаборатории - эксперимент, экспертиза и внедрение инновационных научных исследований, способствующих модернизации и развитию научного потенциала в области инклюзии и нейроразнообразия, стимулирование деятельности кафедр, научных сообществ Университета по организации научно-исследовательской работы, дальнейшее развитие интеграции образования, науки и инноваций.
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