As part of the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, Nazarbayev University (NU) will participate as a content partner. Within the Summit program, NU President Professor Waqar Ahmad will host a networking breakfast titled “From Silk Roads to Knowledge Routes” at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
The event will present NU as a model of a young, modern university that fosters innovation, drives national development, and engages globally.
The breakfast will offer a forum to explore how universities can balance global excellence with local relevance, and to open new opportunities for collaboration and will focus on three themes:
- Balancing global competitiveness with local and regional relevance
- Collaboration as a driver of impact
- The role of young universities in shaping the future
Location: Room 2011, Building 20, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Date: 8 October 2025
Time: 8:15 - 9:15 AM (GMT +3)
The session will bring together global thought leaders, policymakers, and higher education professionals to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Contact information: nu@nu.edu.kz
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