For the first time, Kazakhstan's national pavilion was showcased at the British Education Training and Technology Show (Bett Show). The exhibition took place from January 22 to 24 in London and is dedicated to modern educational technologies. Six universities from our country participated, as reported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
– Nazarbayev University presented the Soyle App, a large language model for the Kazakh language called ISSAI KAZ-LLM, and the startup Artisan Education for self-learning in robotics and programming at the world's leading EdTech event. The multifunctional Soyle App, developed based on the Kazakh speech model KAZ LLM, can recognize speech, synthesize voice, and instantly translate in Kazakh, Russian, English, and Turkish. The translation quality in the Soyle App, measured by BLEU scores on the FLoRes test dataset, surpasses similar tools such as Google Translate, Yandex Translate, and GPT-4o. KAZ-LLM, which will serve as the foundation for developing a Kazakh version of GPT chat, can be utilized widely—from translating Kazakh language to generating content and processing large texts.
– Al-Farabi Kazakh National University showcases its latest achievements and innovative projects. In particular, the Faraby Supercomputer Center, Farabi Robotics—the first industrial robotics and competency center in Central Asia, the university's IT infrastructure, a studio for recording massive open online courses, and virtual laboratory work. The Faraby Supercomputer Center is home to a supercomputer ranked among the top 600 supercomputers in the world. The goal of Farabi Robotics is to assist industrial enterprises in mastering world-class technologies through localization and scaling of applied experience, as well as conducting training in the fields of Industry 4.0.
– L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University presented innovations aimed at improving the accessibility and quality of education, including: an inclusive guide, massive open online courses (MOOCs), including courses with sign language interpretation to ensure equal opportunities for all learners, and developments in artificial intelligence: an avatar that emotionally reads lectures in Kazakh, and a sign language interpreter avatar designed to translate Kazakh lectures into sign language. The Smart.ENU platform is an integrated educational management system that incorporates elements of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to create a "smart campus."
– East Kazakhstan State Technical University named after D. Serikbaev emphasized its educational programs and the unique educational project "Lu Ban Workshop," created at VKTU as part of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China. This project aims to develop the professional and engineering skills of students and faculty, implement innovative technologies in the educational process, and harmonize traditional engineering disciplines with modern digital and automated technologies. An interactive project titled "SMART GUIDE" was also presented. The project consists of an interactive model of the "Lu Ban Workshop" and a robot guide named "SMART GUIDE."
– Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K.I. Satpayev introduced the Digital SU project and the high-tech research center MIT FabLab. The Digital SU project is a comprehensive digital ecosystem that automates the educational process, enhances communication between students and teachers, and helps improve the overall efficiency of the university. MIT FabLab is a laboratory and production complex that allows students to implement their innovative developments practically. Here, students not only develop their scientific projects but also master specialties such as digital design engineer, reverse engineer, and CNC machine operator.
– Students and researchers from Utebayev University of Oil and Gas showcased the "Virtual Field in VR Format" technology at the exhibition. With the help of VR technology, students can explore various fields in a virtual environment and reinforce their theoretical knowledge. The advantages of the project include a safe experimental environment, virtual excursions, and an interactive and immersive learning process. Utebayev University is engaging with education and technology specialists from different countries at this exhibition to foster collaboration.
Overall, the exhibition featured over 600 exhibitors, 300 speakers, and educational developments from around 130 countries, with participation from more than 600 international companies, including Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, and others.