On March 24, 2025, the third module of the international Erasmus+ ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE project titled "Developing Innovative Curricula and Modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development - CirculEC" was launched at the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business of the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).

D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (EKTU) is the grant holder of the project and coordinates the participation of partner universities from Central Asia, as well as institutions from the European Union, who are contributing their expertise and best educational practices in the field of sustainable development. This highlights EKTU's leading coordinating and methodological role in the implementation of international academic initiatives.

The university is represented by Member of the Board - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation, National Higher Education Reform Expert (HERE) Zhadyra Konurbayeva, who is actively involved in key events of the module and strategic discussions.

The third module is focused on the development of relevant academic content, which will later be integrated into the curricula of participating universities. It is implemented in a capacity building format and serves as an effective platform for enhancing academic cooperation, knowledge exchange, and aligning approaches to training professionals capable of addressing today's global challenges.

The module was officially opened by the project coordinator from USC, Professor Xavier Vence, who delivered a presentation titled "Foundations of Circular Economy and Sustainability." In his lecture, he outlined the key concepts and principles of circular economy, current policy strategies, and successful implementation practices across various sectors.

As an active participant in international educational initiatives, EKTU consistently promotes the ideas of sustainable development through science and education, strengthens strategic partnerships with leading European universities, and contributes to the training of a new generation of professionals equipped to tackle global environmental and economic challenges. The university continues its systematic efforts to integrate advanced international practices into the academic environment, shaping the research and educational agenda for a sustainable future.