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Graduate School of Education

• Nazarbayev University
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• Website http://gse.nu.edu.kz

Organisation profile

The GSE was established in 2012 and received his first master’s and doctoral students in August 2013. It is dedicated to becoming a world-class center for teaching and research on education, with a focus on educational reform in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, while retaining a broad international approach. We seek to promote and assist in the implementation of cutting-edge research on educational challenges and issues from preschool through university levels.

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• learning INIS 54%
• universities INIS 42%
• Research Social Sciences 36%

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Aigerim Aliaskar

• Graduate School of Education - Instructor

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Ainur Almukhambetova, PhD

Nazira Amirzhanova

• 2 Curtailed
• 28 Finished

Projects per year

Analyzing the rationale, implementation, and impact of the publication requirement policy for obtaining a doctorate degree in Kazakhstan

Shamatov, D. , Laldjebaev, M. , Moldashev, K. & Kuzhabekova, A.

1/1/24 → 12/31/26

Project : CRP

• Kazakhstan 100%
• Implementation 100%
• Policy 100%
• Publication 100%
• Doctorate Degree 100%

Transformation of higher education in Kazakhstan: reflections on the 30 years of post-independence reforms

Jonbekova, D., Sparks, J. , Sagintayeva, A. , Kerimkulova, S. , Ruby, A. & Hartley, M.

Project : FDCRGP

• Post-independence 100%
• Higher Education Transformation 100%
• Higher Education 100%

Mapping and Evaluating Shadow Education at Transition Points in Kazakhstan’s Education System: its Nature, Effectiveness and Policy Implications

1/1/23 → 12/31/25

• Private Tutoring 100%
• English Language 92%
• education 91%
• kazakhstan 88%
• English Private Tutoring 80%

Research output

• 3943 Citations
• 449 Article
• 79 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
• 22 Conference contribution
• 13 Review article
• 12 Commissioned report
• 9 Other contribution
• 5 Comment/debate
• 3 Web publication/site
• 2 Case Study
• 2 Working paper
• 1 Other report
• 1 Scholarly edition
• 1 Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
• 1 Foreword/postscript
• 1 Book/Film/Article review
• 1 Editorial

Research output per year

Disability and Inclusion in Higher Education in South Africa

Research output : Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary

• Disability 100%
• South African Higher Education 100%
• Inclusion 100%
• Disabilities 100%

From the periphery to the center? Creating a community of practice and scaffolding Kazakh graduate students’ scholarly voices and identities

Research output : Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• Students 100%
• Identity 100%
• Graduates 100%
• Kazakh 100%
• Periphery 100%

An Inevitable Phenomenon: A Bibliometric Analysis of Shadow Education Research (1982–2022)

Research output : Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Analysis 100%
• Education Research 100%
• Private Supplementary Tutoring 100%
• Bibliology 100%
• Shadow Education 100%
• 48 Publication peer-review
• 36 Invited talk
• 26 Participation in conference
• 21 Editorial activity
• 11 Membership of committee
• 9 Oral presentation
• 2 Participation in workshop, seminar
• 2 Consultancy
• 2 Hosting a conference

Activities per year

Africa Education Review (Journal)

Oliver Mutanga (Member of editorial board)

Activity : Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity

African Journal of Disability (Journal)

Educational research and evaluation (journal).

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• Zero Year of Graduate Programs
• Eurasian Studies
• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
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• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Sciences
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering    
• Biomedical Sciences     
• Global Health
• Education 
• Public Policy
• PhD in Business Administration (pending)
• for International applicants:  February 28, 2023
• for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan:  April 18, 2023
• for International applicants:  March 15, 2023
• for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan:  May 3, 2023

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Top Research University in Central Asia

Founded in 2010, Nazarbayev University (NU) is a Central Asian flagship academic institution with ambitions to achieve global recognition as a top-tier research university. Located in the heart of Eurasia, in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, it distinguishes itself through a fully merit-based admission system that seamlessly integrates professor-led teaching and research from a student's very first day as a freshman. NU is more than just a novelty; it's a higher education institution dedicated to equipping graduates with the skills they need to thrive in an era of globalization and technological advancement.

Vision & Mission

NU’s vision is to produce the scientists, academics, managers, and entrepreneurs essential for the growth and development of Kazakhstan and the global community. 

NU's mission is to serve as a benchmark for higher education reform and cutting-edge research, while also playing a pivotal role in transforming Astana into a global hub for knowledge, innovation, and medical excellence. Furthermore, NU is dedicated to preparing its students for a future characterized by heightened volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.

Focus on Research

Nazarbayev University (NU) is dedicated to achieving research excellence that drives socioeconomic progress in Kazakhstan and the region. Our research spans STEM disciplines, life sciences, social sciences, and education, aligning with Kazakhstan's strategic priorities. We're committed to expanding research capabilities in collaboration with government, industry, and research partners to address global challenges. NU is rapidly developing doctoral and postdoctoral programs, fostering a vibrant postdoctoral community to catalyze a robust research culture. These researchers will inspire students and bolster faculty research, advancing NU's mission of knowledge dissemination and innovation.

Meritocracy

Nazarbayev University is a merit-based institution that welcomes talented individuals from all walks of life, be it students, faculty, or researchers. Merit-based approach has drawn the best and brightest minds from within the country and internationally, making NU a hub for talent and innovation. NU stands as a beacon of educational excellence and equal opportunity.

English as a Medium of Instruction

Nazarbayev University is a pioneering institution in Central Asia, offering education in English, which sets it apart as a unique academic hub in the region. With English as the medium of instruction, NU opens doors for students in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to access a world-class, globally recognized education without language barriers. This approach not only enriches the educational landscape of Kazakhstan but also strengthens the region's connection to the international academic community, making NU a pivotal center for cross-cultural exchange and global learning.

Strategic Partnerships

Nazarbayev University (NU) embarked on its journey by forging partnerships with renowned global institutions like Duke University's Fuqua Business School, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, the Colorado School of Mines, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These strategic alliances played a pivotal role in shaping NU's governance, academic structures, program development, quality assurance, and student support systems during its formative years. As NU has evolved, we are poised to deepen these relationships, fostering enhanced opportunities for faculty, researchers, and students to engage in meaningful exchanges and collaborations.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

NU campus offers a nurturing environment for students' academic, professional, and social growth. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a modern library, lecture halls, research laboratories, sports centers, and residence halls, it provides a holistic educational experience. The campus also features dining options, convenient shops, and a range of support services tailored to student needs, ensuring a comfortable and enriching learning environment.

Vibrant Campus Life  

NU goes beyond classroom education, fostering students' talents and interests through a diverse array of opportunities. With approximately 100 clubs and societies on campus, students can explore their passions. Our extensive campus facilities, including a 6,000-square-meter sports complex, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and dedicated music and art rooms, enrich academic life. NU's commitment extends to nurturing students as community leaders, emphasizing the development of both academic prowess and their potential to make a positive impact on their communities.

NU empowers its graduates with world-class degrees spanning disciplines such as earth sciences, digital sciences, public administration, educational leadership, engineering, medicine, and more. The university provides diverse academic programs through its eight schools, offering a comprehensive education across various fields.

The School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (SEDS) ensures a comprehensive educational experience for students pursuing various fields of engineering and digital sciences.

SEDS offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, and Computer Sciences. Additionally, graduate students at SEDS have the opportunity to pursue Master's Degrees in Engineering Management, Biomedical Engineering, and Data Sciences.

Moreover, the school provides a doctoral program in Science, Engineering, and Technology, as well as specialized doctoral programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics Engineering. SEDS programs are designed with the prestigious ABET accreditation in mind, ensuring students receive a well-rounded and comprehensive education. 

The School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) The School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) offers undergraduate students a world-class education with Bachelor of Science programs in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as Bachelor of Arts programs in Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science & International Relations, Sociology, and World Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Additionally, the school provides Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences and Technologies, Chemistry, Economics, Eurasian Studies, Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Political Science & International Relations, along with PhD programs in the Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Eurasian Studies.

SSH maintains a strategic partnership with the University of Wisconsin Madison, enhancing the educational experience. Within SSH, students enjoy the expertise of faculty members holding doctoral degrees from renowned global universities, further enriching their academic journey.

The School of Medicine (NUSOM) The Medical School  is committed to achieving world-class status by fostering excellence in health education and biomedical research. The School offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs encompassing Medical Sciences, Nursing, Molecular Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Additionally, the School provides doctoral programs in Biomedical Sciences, Global Health, and a variety of residency programs.

The Medical School proudly offers Kazakhstan's first US-style MD curriculum, delivered in English, and developed in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Its goal is to nurture the next generation of medical leaders in healthcare, education, innovation and biomedical research. Furthermore, the School and  its medical cluster (University Medical Center), the Center of Life Sciences, National Laboratory Astana are the key elements of Nazarbayev University Medicine, the ecosystem to translate biomedical innovation and discoveries into better diagnostics, therapeutics and prevention.  This initiative signifies our commitment to advancing the field of medicine and healthcare.

The School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG) is a growing institution that boasts a dedicated faculty, internationally recognized for its commitment to students and cutting-edge research. SMG offers undergraduate programs in Geoscience, Mining Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering and masters and doctorate degree programs in Mining and Petroleum with plans to expand the Geosciences.  The SMG mission is clear: to shape tomorrow's industry leaders through world-class education and groundbreaking research with global implications. State-of-the-art laboratories enhance both teaching and research endeavors. SMG emphasizes partnerships with top-ranked institutions, illustrated by their affiliation with the Colorado School of Mines. Established in 2016, the School is dedicated to advancing earth science education and research, leveraging Kazakhstan's abundant resources for sustainable development. 

The Graduate School of Business (NU GSB) is passionately committed to developing principled leaders through a vibrant learning community characterized by innovation, diversity, and unwavering academic rigor. NU GSB proudly collaborates with Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, bolstering its academic offerings and extending its global reach. 

Offering Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Finance, and PhD in Business Administration Programs, as well as Executive Education, NU GSB exemplifies its commitment to excellence and the cultivation of business leaders. These programs are thoughtfully designed to equip students with the skills and business acumen necessary to introduce transformative management practices to their organizations.

The Graduate School of Education (NU GSE) aspires to become an influential, world-class graduate school of education, effecting change in educational thinking, policy and practice at all levels of education through scholarly research, quality teaching and persuasive argument. 

NU GSE offers three degree programs: Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Arts in Multilingual Education, and Doctor of Philosophy in Education. Our programs are meticulously designed to prepare visionary leaders, catalysts for change, and influential policy makers equipped to shape the educational landscape of Kazakhstan and beyond.

The Graduate School of Public Policy (NUGSPP) is committed to improving the quality of life of people in Kazakhstan and Central Asia by training leaders to promote good governance through our focus on excellence in education, research, and executive development to address key policy and leadership challenges. 

Established in 2012, NUGSPP has cultivated a strong partnership with the LKY School at the National University of Singapore.  Our Master in Public Policy and Master in Public Administration programs are accredited by both NASPAA (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration) and EAPAA (European Association of Public Administration Accreditation). Together with our PhD in Public Policy program, NUGSPP is the premier choice in Central Asia, providing exceptional opportunity for high quality public service education benefiting a diverse and vibrant student community.

The Center for Preparatory Studies offers two distinct academic programs designed to prepare students for studies in either a bachelor- or graduate-degree program.

Nazarbayev University Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) provides an academic curriculum designed to equip undergraduate students for success at an English-medium research university—NU or another international institution. The program develops students’ academic English, mathematics, and personal leadership skills in preparation for study towards a bachelor degree in any field.

The Zero Year of Graduate Programs (NUZYP) provides non-credit courses that prepare students for graduate-level programs conducted in English. It focuses on the language skills necessary for successful graduate work, e.g., research writing, presentations, and discipline-specific vocabulary.

Research at NU is primarily conducted through its various schools, resulting in a robust research ecosystem. The university boasts an impressive network of more than 270 research and teaching laboratories, including 117 cutting-edge research facilities.

Furthermore, NU hosts two specialized research centers:

• Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI): This institute pioneers interdisciplinary research in machine intelligence, focusing on solving real-world challenges in industry and society.
• National Laboratory Astana (NLA): NLA specializes in applied research that addresses critical scientific areas of national importance. It comprises two centers: the Center for Life Sciences and the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science.
• Energetic Cosmos Laboratory Project Group (ECL) : explores fundamental problems in physics and astrophysics, contributing to the technical know-how and innovation ecosystem of NU.
• Central Asian Research Center for Education Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT): provides an international focus for high-quality research that informs education policy and practice and builds education networks and communities in Central Asia.

NU's PhD programs are research-intensive, nurturing a culture of inquiry and innovation. In 2017, the university established a postdoctoral program, which has been instrumental in attracting Kazakhstan diaspora researchers and creating a talent pipeline for future faculty positions. In the current year, assistant professorships have been extended to three national postdocs, further enriching our academic community.

13.7% of the university's articles published between 2018 and 2023 rank within the top 10% of the most cited publications worldwide , reflecting the high impact of our research.

To bolster research endeavors, NU offers a range of competitive internal grant programs for faculty and researchers. Additionally, the university systematically opens its research facilities and expertise to talented researchers across Kazakhstan, contributing to capacity building in the nation's scientific community.

NU actively encourages its researchers and faculty to compete for both national and international research grants, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration in pursuit of cutting-edge discoveries and innovations.

NU has collaboratively published 4,275 research papers with 2,905 institutions from 130 countries. Our focus on STEM research has led to contributions in emerging fields like robotics, energy demand modeling, lithium batteries, engineering, and human genomics. In medicine, our technologies have driven pioneering discoveries in heart and organ transplants. In the last five years, NU's research impact, measured by field-weighted citations, surged to 33% above the global average as of September 2023. This signifies our research's national and global impact, bolstering NU's international reputation.

Key Research Stats: 

372 researchers

13.7% of publications in the top 10% most cited publications worldwide

>7500 research publications since establishment

270 research and teaching labs

>1100 publications involve students

Key Research Directions

• Socio-economic Transformation and Human Capital Development;
• Intelligent Systems and Human-Machine Interface;
• Health and Wellbeing;
• Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies;
• Energy, Sustainability and Environment.

Research Centers

• Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI)
• National Laboratory Astana (NLA) comprising of:
• the Center for Life Sciences (CLS)
• the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science (CEAMS)
• Energetic Cosmos Laboratory Project Group (ECL)
• Central Asian Research Center for Education Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT)

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• 52 : 48 Student Ratio of Females to Males (1)
• 38% Proportion of ISR Publication (1)
• 3% Percentage of International Students (1)
• 13.9 No. of students per staff (1)
• 5,847 Number of FTE Students (1)

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• General Engineering
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• History, Philosophy & Theology
• Languages, Literature & Linguistics

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• Biological Sciences

Social sciences

• Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
• Communication & Media Studies

Physical sciences

• Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Physics & Astronomy

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• Medicine & Dentistry
• Other Health

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• Business & Management
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PhD in Public Policy

Starting from 2017 GSPP launched its first doctorate level degree – PhD in Public Policy (a 4-year program). The aims of the PhD Public Policy program are:

• To provide a doctoral program of international standing which will attract high calibre candidates who will make a contribution to applied public policy.
• To contribute to the economic and social welfare of Kazakhstan through the supply of outstanding doctoral graduates in public policy with functional expertise in these areas.
• To build sustainability into the higher education sector in Kazakhstan through the provision of future faculty trained to international standards of teaching and research.
• To strengthen the research base of decision making in the public sector in Kazakhstan through the supply of highly trained researchers.
• To add to existing scholarship on public policy in Central Asia through peer-reviewed publications emanating from the work of PhD students/graduates.
• To raise the profile of GSPP as a School well-known for its research and scholarship.

The program structure comprises: 10 core courses, 2 electives, a thesis proposal and PhD qualifying examination taken the first two years, followed by the thesis preparation and written submission in years 3 & 4.  The two electives modules will be drawn from an existing list of approved courses currently available at Masters level in GSPP but with different learning outcomes and assessment strategies. The overall 4-year program equates to 240 ECTS.

The taught courses will prepare students with substantive public policy expertise through specialist courses alongside research methods modules, at the end of which the students will be well placed to write the doctoral thesis in years 3 & 4 of the program.

A key feature of the program is that students can undertake teaching assistant duties under the mentorship of their supervisors as a way of ‘learning the craft’ of teaching and to build their CVs for a future academic/research career.

GSPP provides grants, covering tuition fees and a monthly stipend for students of 217,500 KZT in the PhD program.

Students may be offered a 3-month international placement, subject to resources, in an institution identified as having research expertise in the subject of their thesis. In the first instance, given our strategic links with Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and their supervision and mentoring role with PhD students and GSPP Faculty respectively, the placement option is likely to be in Singapore. However, It may be the case that the topic of the dissertation lends itself to placement at a Public Policy School in Europe or North America, the selection of which will be informed by the student’s supervisors. During the 3-month period, PhD students will conduct field research, offer a seminar on their topic in their host institution, and attend and present their work-in-progress at an international conference. In addition, students will use this period to gain access to a breadth of international literature and expertise which might not have been easily available to them in Nazarbayev University.

There are at least three distinctive features of the proposed PhD program. First, it is designed to be a high quality award comparable to those offered in top public policy schools in Asia, North America and the UK. Second, highly qualified, research active, faculty with a breadth of local and international experience will deliver the program and supervise students. The teaching and supervision will therefore be research-led. Third, our strategic partnership with Lee Kuan Yew offers extensive potentially global networking opportunities for our PhD students.

The learning outcomes of the PhD program are:

• Critically apply theories, methods and knowledge to address fundamental questions in the area of public policy, public administration and public management.
• Conduct relevant applied research by formulating, testing and generating hypotheses in key areas of enquiry.
• Collect, synthesize and analyse public policy data.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in oral and written communication, consistent with presentations and research papers disseminated at the doctoral level.
• Add to the body of academic discourse on public policy in Central Asia.
• Respect the principles of academic ethics and integrity.
• Develop and demonstrate academic research and leadership skills.

PhD CURRICULUM

The program structure comprises: 10 core courses, 2 electives, a thesis proposal and PhD qualifying examination taken the first two years, followed by the thesis preparation and written submission in years 3 & 4.  The two elective modules will be drawn from an existing list of approved courses currently available at Masters level in GSPP but with different learning outcomes and assessment strategies. The overall 4-year program equates to 240 ECTS.

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THE LIST OF COURSES

Public administration and management.

As a core subject in the DPP this course aims to introduce you to key concepts and practices in public sector administration and management. It seeks to familiarize you with the theoretical and analytical perspectives and debates surrounding the field. Over the past decades there have been widespread changes to the nature and operations of the public sector which have posed significant challenges and opportunities for public managers. Through a series of interactive seminars and case-based discussions this course provides a forum to debate, interrogate and analyze these changes, and the challenges and dilemmas public managers face under contemporary approaches to public administration and management. Complex public service environments are examined together with the trends and transformations, their underlying values and practical/managerial implications. The course modules are divided into two broad themes. First, we consider the environment in which public managers operate and key theoretical perspectives including the reinvention of the public sector- reform processes that have spread across the globe including those that are currently underway. The second part focuses on emerging issues in public management and service delivery approaches.  It also examines the application of newer approaches in developing countries drawing on examples and lessons from Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

Public Policy and Analysis

This module introduces doctoral students to the public policy process, various theoretical and analytical frameworks, and an overall evolution of the discipline and its possible future directions. The module helps students appreciate substantive policy issues as well as theoretical issues across policy areas. The first part mainly focuses on various theories of the policy process and how to apply them in policy analysis. In that, the module draws on inter and multi -disciplinary approaches to policy analysis focusing on real world cases. The second part of the module brings in comparative public policy perspectives with special reference to contemporary developments including globalization, global governance, and transnational policy problems. The module takes a research seminar format, where every week the teacher leads the discussion while students critically appraise various theories and frameworks given in the weekly readings. Each student is expected, on a particular week, to summarize scholarly readings in an insightful and critical fashion as well as to contribute a thoughtful question for the seminar’s consideration.

Microeconomics in the Public Sector

The purpose of this course is to provide an economic framework for the analysis of public policy. The course uses microeconomic concepts to examine when and how the government should intervene in the economy, and the consequences of that intervention. The course pays particular attention to how people and firms behave as well as how they are likely to respond to policy interventions.

Statistics in Public Policy

The purpose of this course is to equip students with the necessary statistical tools and model building expertise that are related to the empirical analysis of public policy problems in a professional environment. Students can apply these tools for descriptive as well as inferential purposes: policy evaluation, and explaining bivariate and multivariate relationships in general. The course begins with an introduction to statistical and probability theory, probability distributions, types of data, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation analysis and ends with bivariate and multiple regression.

Politics of Public Policy

This core course introduces doctoral students to relationship and interplay between public policy and politics. This course covers key topics such as the role of government; public and private sector relations and dynamics; political-administrative relations; collaboration and networks; performance management; stakeholder management; and ethics and anti-corruption strategies. Case studies and class discussions throughout the course will ensure that students are able to link research insights and conceptual frameworks to practice.

Law, Governance and Public Policy

This course offers a critical analysis of classical and contemporary theories of rule of law and justice, including discussion of present-day applications. The course examines debates prominent in moral and political philosophy, and invites students to subject their own views on these controversies to critical examination. The readings for the course include texts by Aristotle, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and John Rawls. Other assigned readings include excerpts from Jeremy Bentham and contemporary writers such as Robert Nozick, Ronald Dworkin, Alasdair MacIntyre, Michael Sandel. It combines theoretical insights as well as more practical components (legal cases and public policy case studies). There are no prerequisites.

Macroeconomics in the Public Sector

This course will introduce students to macroeconomics for public policy analysis. The goal is to prepare the students with the fundamentals of macroeconomics that will enable them to study the subject further and do research in the field. In particular, it will give them a foundation of both short run and long run macroeconomics. First introduced are facts and definitions, further covered are macroeconomics models, and lastly real world policy relevant issues and research in the field.

Research Design (qualitative and quantitative)

This course prepares doctoral students to design and conduct research in applied public policy settings. Topics include theories of the research process and research design for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. The characteristics of good research are emphasized, including epistemological issues in research design, methods of data collection and analysis, and defensibility of conclusions drawn from evidence. Upon completing the module, students will understand how to formulate research questions, design and execute a research plan to completion, and communicate the results. More broadly, students will acquire an understanding of how research design and execution are contextualized within the public policy arena and are bounded by practical constraints.

Advanced quantitative methods

This class is for the 2nd year PhD students for public policy. This course intends to provide relevant Statistics and Econometrics skills for future researches in various academic fields in GSPP. The contents of this course will be theoretical and practical, including hands on work using stat programs such as Stata, HLM, or Eviews.

Advanced qualitative methods

This course is aimed to provide a detailed overview of qualitative research methods and techniques used in social sciences, including public policy and public administration. Although the course will focus on different types of research designs, conceptual models, techniques and sampling procedures, much attention will be given to data analysis in qualitative research. In this course, students will learn to critically choose and apply appropriate methods for conducting original research in the sphere of social sciences. Most important, students will learn how to use and analyze data with the help of NVivo Pro software applied in qualitative research in the lab tutorials. Students will be exposed to exemplary scholarly publications with qualitative studies and be involved in original research projects to demonstrate acquired research skills. It is expected that students have some knowledge of conducting research.

Limited spaces are available for this highly competitive program

• Language: English
• Delivery mode: Full time, on campus

August 2024

• Duration: 4 years
• World Experience: International residency

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Education | key bridge collapse live updates: cars will keep coming to baltimore port; second temporary channel opens tuesday, education | johns hopkins graduate student workers union reaches tentative agreement with university.

The Johns Hopkins University graduate student workers union reached a tentative agreement with the private university Friday.

Members of the Teachers and Researchers United, or TRU, are Ph.D. students who teach or conduct research while earning their degrees. They will vote to ratify the contract over the next month, which sets a minimum stipend of $47,000, guarantees stipends for four years of a five-year degree and provides up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

“It’s definitely a relief to get to this point,” said Andrew Eneim, a fifth-year Ph.D. student and TRU member who’s helped organize the union for the past four years. “It’s why we did all this work in the first place.”

If the agreement is approved, TRU members would become some of the highest-paid graduate workers compared with the cost of living in the country, Eneim said. TRU’s 22-member bargaining committee and Hopkins representatives agreed to the tentative contract.

A Hopkins spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Graduate workers are paid stipends for teaching and research. But work opportunities are limited, and the stipend amount could vary depending on the field of study and department. That created a $20,000 disparity between the lowest- and highest-paid graduate workers, Eneim said, a gap that would be closed by the agreement. Workers would be guaranteed funding for teaching assistants, research assistants and fellows for at least four years depending on their department.

“Everybody is getting paid fairly, and there aren’t these tiers that the university created in the past,” Eneim said.

More than 3,300 Hopkins Ph.D. students voted to unionize with a 97% vote in February 2023. TRU is affiliated with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America and began bargaining with the university last May.

Graduate student unions have been around since the 1970s, but there’s been a surge in organizing at elite, private universities. The National Labor Relations Board in 2021 reversed a rule that had excluded undergraduate and graduate students from filing a petition to the board, opening the door for TRU to become an official union.

As a private institution, Hopkins is subject to the National Labor Relations Board’s federal jurisdiction. Conversely, the University of Maryland, a public university, does not have collective bargaining rights.

TRU members can’t strike or promote a work slowdown or stoppage as part of the agreement that would expire in June 2027.

Stipends would start at $47,000 in July and increase to $52,000 by July 2026. Graduate workers would each receive a one-time $1,000 signing bonus if the contract is ratified.

Along with the university covering health insurance premiums for dependent children and spouses, employees would receive a subsidy of $4,500 per child annually for children aged 6 and under. Employees with children aged 6 to 18 would be eligible for a $3,000 subsidy per child annually. There is an annual maximum of $12,000 per family.

Those with adult dependents would be eligible for an annual $3,000 subsidy per dependent.

International students would be able to apply for an $80,000 yearly fund to cover visa renewal fees, as well as being eligible for 14 days of leave to maintain immigration status.

Other highlights of TRU’s agreement include the right to peacefully protest without being met by force, free local transit passes for Baltimore and Washington, timely resolution of sexual harassment/Title IX complaints, explicit performance standards and just process in discipline and discharge procedures, and the use of progressive discipline, not law enforcement, in cases of mental health crises and drug abuse.

“We have work to do in the coming weeks to inform our members and ratify what we believe to be the best contract in higher ed labor,” Wisam Awadallah, a TRU member, said in a statement.

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Adilbek Kairzhan (Nazarbayev University)

Pdes & applications seminar.

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

Time: 9:30 a.m.   Place: Jeffery Hall, Room 319 (Via Zoom)

Speaker: Adilbek Kairzhan (Nazarbayev University)

Title: A Hamiltonian Dysthe equation for deep-water gravity waves with constant vorticity

Abstract: In this talk I present a study of the water wave problem in a two-dimensional domain of infinite depth in the presence of nonzero constant vorticity. A goal is to describe the effects of uniform shear flow on the modulation of weakly nonlinear quasi-monochromatic surface gravity waves. Starting from the Hamiltonian formulation of this problem and using techniques from Hamiltonian transformation theory, we derive a Hamiltonian Dysthe equation for the time evolution of the wave envelope. Consistent with previous studies, we observe that the uniform shear flow tends to enhance or weaken the modulational instability of Stokes waves depending on its direction and strength. Our method also provides a non-perturbative procedure to reconstruct the surface elevation from the wave envelope, based on the Birkhoff normal form transformation to eliminate all non-resonant triads. This model is tested against direct numerical simulations of the full Euler equations and against a related Dysthe equation derived in previous studies. This is a joint work with P. Guyenne and C. Sulem.