On 13-14 October 2025, the Second Regional Dialogue of Central Asian Parliamentarians on Circular Economy took place in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was organized by the EU SWITCH-Asia Programme (Policy Support Component) in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC).

On October 9, the AUCA Library hosted a presentation of the book Prediction of Aivazidi. The event brought together students, faculty, and guests to meet the authors Roza Aitmatova, a public figure, writer, and sister of the renowned Kyrgyz novelist Chingiz Aitmatov, and Asan Akhmatov, grandson of Torekul Aitmatov.

On October 10, the Sociology Department proudly held its traditional annual event  the Initiation of New Sociology Students. This cherished tradition marks the beginning of our students’ journey into the fascinating world of sociology, where curiosity meets critical thinking and social awareness.

We invite everyone to take part in the Autumn DARMARKA / Gift Fair (exchange of things and gifts) on October 15!

The ICP Department continues its Public Lectures Series with Mr. Asan Akhmatov, "Aitmatov as a Diplomat: Culture, Politics, and Global Ideas".
October 16, Thursday, we are inviting everyone to join this lecture, at 15:30, at CH (room 440): 

On Saturday, the 11th, a traditional tree planting event took place at the Elm Grove (Karagachevaya Rosha) in Bishkek, organized by the AUCA Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) and the AUCA Sustainability Program.

Join the International Open Access Week this October. This year’s theme is “Who owns our knowledge?”.

Important information for applicants! Registration for the AUCA Spring Semester Entrance Exam is now open.

  Bard College Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Politics, former AUCA President Jonathan Becker, and AUCA Graduate Zarlasht Sarmast, Civic Engagement Network Coordinator for Bard and the Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA21), published an article this week which reframes forcibly displaced and refugee students as important potential civic actors.

The AUCA Law Program recently hosted Professor Max Huffman, Vice Dean and Samuel R. Rosen Professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, as a visiting lecturer for the LL.M. Program.