Focusing on the students’ perspectives, the core aim of our project is to explore how higher education institutions in Kazakhstan are providing students with the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values essential for them to become socially responsible citizens actively shaping and contributing to the sustainable future. Utilizing a student-oriented approach, our research endeavors to achieve the objectives of exploring student attitudes; analyzing policy context; promoting student engagement; and enhancing skills and knowledge.

Our quantitative research phase is underway. Surveys have been distributed to seven prominent universities nationwide, and we're pleased with the enthusiastic response; the majority of responses have already been collected. This data is crucial in capturing a comprehensive understanding of current student perceptions and institutional approaches to sustainability education.

Simultaneously, our team has been diligently crafting a policy analysis. This analysis aims to critically examine existing frameworks guiding sustainability education in Kazakhstan, identifying areas where policy evolution can better support the development of sustainability competencies among students.

Moving forward in our quest for a deeper understanding of sustainability in education, we're entering a crucial phase. We're set to employ bibliometric analysis to illuminate the academic landscape of this topic. This method will enable us to quantitatively evaluate the academic terrain, identifying key trends, gaps, and the overall impact of research in this field. The insights gained will not only enhance our study but also contribute to shaping future research directions.