On November 14, the classrooms of the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) turned into an unusual “laboratory” — the No Hate Lab. Instead of boring lectures, the program featured social experiments: the hosts launched an “empathy system,” a stand-up comedian shared personal stories, and participants immersed themselves in the world of TikTok challenges and meme battles.

 
As part of the ongoing Ambassador Talks series at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), the university welcomed H.E. Mr. Siroco Messerli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Kyrgyz Republic, for an engaging discussion on the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries and Switzerland’s evolving foreign policy priorities.

  On November 12, the American University of Central Asia hosted a new session of the Ambassador Talks series featuring H.E. Ms. Monika Lenhard, the German Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic. The discussion focused on Germany’s evolving foreign policy in Central Asia, with particular emphasis on supporting diverse communities, promoting gender equality, and expanding educational access in the region.

The American University of Central Asia community expresses its sincere condolences to Vice President for Academic Affairs Chynarkul Ryskulova on the passing of her brother. We grieve with you and share in the sorrow of this loss.

Jonathan Becker, Member of the AUCA Board of Trustees and former President of AUCA, together with Zarlasht Sarmast, has published an article exploring the growing role of displaced and refugee students in international higher education.

On Tuesday, November 11th, the AUCA community gathered to celebrate one of the most anticipated traditions of the year the Initiation Ceremony 2025. This time, the event took place not at the Toktogul Satylganov Philharmonic Hall as in previous years, but right within the walls of the AUCA campus, which was transformed for the occasion.

Today we held a meeting with Professor Kenichi Ohashi from the Department of Culture and Tourism Studies at Rikkyo University, one of Japan’s top private universities. Currently, he is studying tourism mobilities in Eurasia, focusing on Russian-speaking tourism in Vietnam.

On November 1, 2025, students from the American University of Nigeria (AUN) and the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) met via Zoom platform to discuss The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Education in Nigeria and Central Asia.

On October 1, 2025, Dr. Natalia Korosteleva from SEBA and Ekaterina Kombarova from CTLT, representatives of the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), made their mark at the prestigious International Digital Education Conference 2025 (IDEC 2025) held at Narxoz University in Kazakhstan.

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDEDResearch Conference: Digital Pathways to Integration and Connectivity in Central AsiaJoin us for an in-person research conference of the C5+1 Youth Council (YC), where alumni of C5+1 YC will present their findings and policy proposals aimed at strengthening regional integration in Central Asia.