CEntral Asian Research Centre for
Educational Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT)
Bringing Community of Researchers Together
CARCEIT aspires to build bridges and connections
by enabling the development and distribution of
educational research throughout
Central Asia.
 
About
Established on November 2022, and generously funded by the Nazarbayev Fund, CARCEIT is a dynamic education research center aspiring to be the leading hub for education research in Central Asia. Housed within the Graduate School of Education at Nazarbayev University, CARCEIT reports to and operates under the guidance of their Dean. Its mission is to contribute to global knowledge and theory, influence education policy, leadership, and practices, and foster a regional education research community and culture through grant offering.
Strategic Priorities

The CARCEIT was established using the best traditions and experience of research administration at Nazarbayev University, while also incorporating the latest international trends. Research administration is fully dedicated to supporting and accompanying all initiatives equally, for both research projects and residents of CARCEIT. Building upon the foundation of research, teaching, policy advice, professional development, and networks meticulously developed by GSE over the past decade, the aims of CARCEIT are:


  • To establish an international research hub to facilitate the creation and dissemination of educational research knowledge across Central Asia.
  • To contribute to research-informed innovation in education policy and practice in Kazakhstan and the region.
  • To promote the development of national and regional networks, systems, and capabilities for education research and the education system as a whole.

The implementation of CARCEIT is regulated by:


  • Amendments to the Rules of Internal Grant Financing dated May 27, 2015.
  • Caps & Limits to the Rules of Internal Grant Financing dated May 27, 2015.
  • Bylaws of the ESIK Committee of the Autonomous Organization of Education 'Nazarbayev University' dated August 08, 2017.
  • Institutional Research Ethics Committee Handbook dated November 22, 2017.
Our History

Established on November 15, 2022, the Induction for CARCEIT took place on May 4th, 2023. This event provided an essential introduction and orientation for the launch of the Center, presenting exciting prospects and expectations for all stakeholders. This event was also attended by NU leadership, including the the Provost and Acting President, Dr. Ilesanmi Adesida, who gave his warm congratulatory remarks and best regards during the center’s launch.

CARCEIT's mission transcends traditional research, with the primary objective to catalyze innovative transformations in educational policy and practice. CARCEIT aims to initiate revolutionary changes in educational approaches, not only within Kazakhstan but across the entire region.

Impact
CARCEIT supports promising research projects that aim
to make an impact in five key areas:
  • 1
    Contribution to Global Knowledge and Theory:
    CARCEIT’s projects contribute to global education knowledge and theory through international publications, conferences, workshops, and debates.
  • 2
    Education Policy:
    CARCEIT engages with policymakers to influence education policies development, ensuring accessibility to research findings in preferred languages to foster networks and consultations.
  • 3
    Educational Leadership:
    The center serves as a forum for innovation in educational leadership by involving policy makers, education leaders, and alumni in research-informed initiatives.
  • 4
    Education Practice:
    CARCEIT’s research projects generate insights for education practices and facilitate connections among education practitioners, encouraging discussions and initiatives for improvement.
  • 5
    Development of a Regional Education Research Community and Culture:
    CARCEIT strives to build networks and capabilities for rigorous, inclusive, and culturally relevant education research development at both national and regional levels.

Key Areas of Research

CARCEIT initiated funding for nine research projects across three key areas in 2023.

In 2024, three more research projects have been introduced, bringing the total to twelve.

Publications
All the CARCEIT projects are expected to produce a specified number of publications in international peer-reviewed journals, and/or a predetermined number of local impact outputs. These outputs must directly contribute to the local community.
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Meet our team
CARCEIT fosters strong connections among researchers and practitioners across various sectors to spearhead innovation, transformation, and collaboration across Central Asia.
  • Professor Naureen Durrani
    Director of CARCEIT
  • Laura Ibrayeva, Ph.D.
    Post-doctoral Research Fellow
  • Tatia Johnson, MA
    Research Communicator
  • Adil Ashirbekov
    Senior Research Manager
  • Assylzat Zholdybekova
    Research Manager
Contact Us

Central Asian Research Centre for Educational Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT)
Nazarbayev University
53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave.
Astana, Kazakhstan, 010000
Phone: +77172 706351
Email: carceit@nu.edu.kz
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