Advance HE is proud to collaborate with Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, UK, to deliver the NU Teaching Conference 2026. This international event brings together global expertise to advance teaching excellence, faculty development and quality enhancement in higher education.
About the conference
Why this conference matters. While research-focused conferences are widely available across disciplines, there are relatively few international platforms dedicated specifically to teaching excellence, faculty development, student learning, the scholarship of learning and teaching, and quality enhancement in higher education. The NUTeaching Conference 2026 addresses this gap by creating a dynamic space for critical dialogue,evidence-informed practice, institutional learning, and international collaboration.
A collaborative international platform
Organised by Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education in collaboration with Advance HE and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, UK, and with the participation of several NUSchools, the conference brings together diverse perspectives on the future of higher education. It will explore how partnerships, innovative pedagogies, faculty development, quality assurance, and institutional leadership can strengthen teaching and learning in rapidly changing higher education contexts.
Keynote speakers will include leading experts from Advance HE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), UK, internationally recognised scholars and thought leaders in teaching, learning, assessment, faculty development, and quality enhancement in higher education. They will share global perspectives, emerging trends, and evidence-informed practices that are shaping the future of higher education, while also engaging participants through keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and discussions on fellowship pathways, programme accreditation and institutional excellence.
What participants can expect
Conference focus and themes
We welcome contributions related to:
- Teaching and learning innovation
- Faculty development and academic practice
- Student engagement and learning experience
- Curriculum design and assessment
- Quality assurance and enhancement
- Digital transformation in higher education
- Inclusive education and equity
- Scholarship of learning and teaching
Who should attend
The conference welcomes a global audience, including:
- Faculty members and researchers
- Students and alumni
- Academic leaders and managers
- Faculty developers
- Quality assurance professionals
- Policy actors and higher education practitioners
Why join the Nazarbayev University Teaching Conference 2026 in Astana
The NU Teaching Conference 2026 provides a timely platform for universities, educators, and students from Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and beyond to contribute to global conversations on teaching excellence and quality enhancement. By bringing together local, regional, and international voices, the conference aims to promote meaningful exchange, strengthen professional networks, and support the continued transformation of higher education.
Submit an abstract. Attend. Connect.
Join us in Astana on October 27-28, 2026, as we work together to advance teaching excellence, faculty development, and quality in higher education.
