The Explosion of Post-Soviet Youth Cultures and the Decline of Soviet Conformism

February 8, 2012
Dr. John Schoeberlein, Harvard University, USA and Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan

On February 8, John Schoeberlein, a professor of Anthropology department in Harvard University (USA) and Eurasian National University (Kazakhstan), presented his current research.

The Central Asian Studies Institute of AUCA is calling for research grant applications under its Central Asia Research Initiative. This program is intended to support original research that will generate new empirical knowledge and contribute to a better understanding of Central Asia.  In this round CASI will consider projects with the budget up to 10,000 USD each. The proposals will be evaluated by a special board consisting of the members of the CASI International Advisory Board. Deadline for applications is March 5, 2012.

On January 31, 2012, the newly formed Tian Shan Policy Center and the Central Asian Studies Institute, both under the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) held their first joint conference

AUCA is delighted to announce the start of recruitment for the first class of students at the New Generation Academy (NGA)

Forging Partnerships with Kyrgyzstan’s New Lawmakers: How Research and Policy Centers Can Help Improve Governance

The Ministry of Youth Affairs,"Generation NEXT" of AUCA, website "New Literature of Kyrgyzstan," and universities of KR arrange a "Many Languages - One World" youth conference.  

The third annual Innovative Kyrgyz Language Education workshop was held by the Kyrgyz Department at AUCA.

In 2012 the summer school offers 18 high-level, research-oriented,interdisciplinary academic courses as well as workshops on policyissues for professional development, taught by internationallyrenowned scholars and policy experts (including CEU faculty).