Education
Young talents from Turkmenistan successfully performed at the ‘iWISE Global Final’ in Dubai
18.02.2026Turkmen schoolchildren won a convincing victory at the ‘iWISE Global Final 2026’ International Competition, which took place from 14 to 16 February in Dubai (UAE). This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. More than 400 participants from different countries took part in the competition, and the teams from Turkmenistan won 12 medals: 2 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze. The gold medals went to Selim Begmyradov (Secondary School No. 7, Ashgabat) and Abdyljelil Patyshagulyev (Secondary School No. 97, Ashgabat). They became the best team in the competition in the ‘Line Follower’ category and received a special prize. Silver medals were won by Abdullah Annayev, Muhammetkasym Annayev, Saranur Annayeva, Polat Saparov, Bilalkerem Berdiyev and Aysenem Akmyradova; bronze medals went to Ebubekir Berdiyev, Muhammedulemin Annayev, Rahman Garrygulov and Gurbanmuhammet Magtymgulyev. The special jury prize went to Muhammedulemin Annayev (Secondary School No. 6, Ashgabat). The participants were trained by teachers Myrat Sahetgulyev and Halil Kovusov from the Specialised Educational Complex No. 1 in Arkadag and the ‘Kämil Bilim’ Training Centre.
Turkmen schoolchildren win trip to robotics tournament in China
18.02.2026The regional stage of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics championship in Astana from 10 to 13 February 2026 ended in success for the Turkmen team ‘Oguzrobot’. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. Schoolchildren from Ashgabat demonstrated a high level of preparation and received a special quota to participate in an international tournament in China. About 80 teams from different countries, including Hong Kong, Estonia, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, took part in the competition. ‘Oguzrobot’ won in the early stages and successfully passed the qualifying round, winning two of the four most difficult games. The jury highly praised the robot's design and programming, noting the team's innovative solutions. The teams consisted of students from secondary schools No. 97 and No. 86 in Ashgabat, who were trained at the ‘Kämil bilim’ training centre. The success of ‘Oguzrobot’, which received the ‘International Success’ award last year, confirms the growth in the quality of STEM education in Turkmenistan.
The Minister of Education of Turkmenistan held a meeting with a representative of UNICEF
18.02.2026On 17 February, Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev held a meeting with Jalpa Ratna, Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed priorities for cooperation for 2026-2030, including early childhood development, inclusive education, climate resilience of the education system and disaster risk reduction, and took stock of joint projects already implemented. Particular attention was paid to the preparation of the National Strategy for Early Childhood Development, pilot school readiness programmes, the ‘Green School’ initiative and the expansion of inclusive education. Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue and strengthen cooperation in the interests of protecting the rights of every child.
Turkmenistan's HEIs participate in international circular economy project
16.02.2026The international ‘CirculEC’ project, supported by the EU’s ‘Erasmus+’ programme, aims to integrate the principles of circular economy and sustainable development into university programmes in Europe and Central Asia. Fifteen universities and scientific organisations from seven countries, including Turkmenistan, are participating in the project, according to the news website Asmannews. From Turkmenistan, the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management, and the Turkmen State Institute of Finance are involved in the project. The main focus is on incorporating the principles of sustainable development into basic curricula to develop students' practical skills in resource management, ecology, and modern business models. The project is coordinated by the D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University, and European partners included universities in Spain, Italy and Germany. The cooperation aims to adapt Central Asian educational programmes to international standards, taking into account the needs of the labour market. The project will be implemented in 2023–2026 and provides for the development of new training modules, the improvement of teachers' qualifications and the launch of pilot courses. ‘CirculEC’ is focused on training specialists for sustainable development and environmental entrepreneurship.
Schoolchildren from Turkmenistan will represent the country at the iWISE finals in Dubai
11.02.2026Twelve schoolchildren from Turkmenistan will take part in the Global Final of the International World Innovative Student Expo (iWISE), which will be held in Dubai from 14 to 16 February. The event is organised by the London-based company iWISE. This was reported by IIC. The annual forum brings together participants from different countries and provides them with an opportunity to present their developments in the fields of robotics, STEAM disciplines, programming and art. The Turkmen team earned the right to compete on the international stage following the results of the Virtual Final remote stage, which took place in November 2025. During the selection process, the students won medals in robotics competitions, including Robot Maze, Line Follower and Mini Sumo. The team consists of students from the robotics club of the 1st Specialised Educational Complex in Arkadag, as well as students from the Kämil bilim training centre in the capital. Turkmenistan will be represented by Rahman Garrygulov, Ebubekir Berdiyev, Aysenem Akmyradova, Saranur Annayeva, Muhammetkasym Annayev, Bilalkerim Berdiyev, Polat Saparov, Abdullah Annayev, Abdyljelil Patyshagulyev, Selim Begmyradov, Gurbanmuhammet Magtymgulyev and Muhammedulemin Annayev. The team is being trained by Myrat Sahetguliyev, a teacher at the Arkadag specialised complex, and Halil Kovusov, a teacher at Ashgabat Specialised Secondary School No. 97. The participation of Turkmen schoolchildren in the iWISE international final reflects the growing interest of young people in engineering and technology and the increasing level of training in the field of innovation.
Turkmen robotics engineers to represent their country at FTC in Astana
09.02.2026Ten schoolchildren from Turkmenistan will represent their country at the regional stage of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) international robotics championship, which will be held in Astana from 10 to 13 February 2026. This was reported by the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Astana regional stage will feature 60 of the strongest teams selected from more than 400 applicants from across the region. Turkmenistan will be represented at the competition by two teams, whose goal is to finish in the top three and earn the right to compete in the world finals in Houston (USA). The ‘Oguzrobot’ team includes Aynagozel Keymirova, Orazniyaz Rejepov, Nepesaly Tachmyradov and Nuraly Kerimov, students of Specialised School No. 97 in Ashgabat, as well as Nazar Jumamyradov from School No. 86. The ‘Erjeller’ team will be represented by Durdane Kurbanova, Arslan Babajiyev and Pirnazar Atayev from School No. 97, as well as Orazmuhammet Merdanov and Meylis Bayryev from School No. 86. Last year, Turkmen schoolchildren competed in the tournament in Astana for the first time and were awarded the ‘International Success’ prize. This year, the participation of two teams confirms the growing interest of the country's youth in engineering and digital technologies. FTC is one of the world's largest robotics competitions, organised by the international organisation First Global. Every year, more than 70,000 schoolchildren from over 100 countries take part. Teams create and program autonomous robots to perform complex technical tasks.
Turkmen scientists receive awards at WYSII 2026 competition in Bangkok
03.02.2026Representatives of the Oguz Han University of Engineering and Technology in Turkmenistan received awards at the World Youth STEM Invention Innovation (WYSII 2026), which took place in Bangkok from 29 January to 2 February. This was reported by the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Patma Igdyrova, a trainee lecturer at the Department of Chemical Technology, spoke at the INTERACT 2026 International Conference, which was held as part of the forum. She presented her research on ‘Investigating Methods of Extracting Bioactive Compounds from Mandragora.’ As a result of her work, she was awarded two prizes: a Special Award in the field of education and training, the INTERACT 2026 Innovative Educator Award, and the Gold Award for the scientific significance of her research. Mekan Rozmyradov, a third-year student at the Faculty of Chemistry and Nanotechnology, also took part in the competition. His scientific supervisor was Patma Igdyrova. His work on ‘Innovative Methods for Producing an Environmentally Friendly, Highly Sustainable Keratin-based Bioplastic Material’ was included in the TOP 5 in the ‘Ecology and Sustainable Development’ category. For this project, Mekan Rozmyradov was awarded a gold medal, the highest Special Award of the competition. The WYSII World Competition brings together young scientists and inventors from different countries every year and is considered one of the largest international platforms in the field of science and innovation.
Prospects for academic cooperation between Turkmenistan and Qatar discussed
02.02.2026On 1 February, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the State of Qatar, Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov, held a meeting with the President of Lusail University, Nitham Mohammed Hindi. This was reported by Orient. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation between universities in the two countries and the possibility of signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Lusail University and higher education institutions in Turkmenistan. The meeting was also attended by Fatma Mansur Al-Mesleh, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Lusail University, and Adam Mohammed Ali Fadlallah, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management. The Ambassador provided information on Turkmenistan's domestic and foreign policy. He also announced that 2026 has been declared the Year of ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’ and spoke about the international scientific conferences planned to mark the 35th anniversary of independence.
Students from Turkmenistan won 46 medals at the Olympiads in Bukhara
02.02.2026Students from Turkmen universities won 46 medals at the BIMO-2026 and BIChO-2026 International Olympiads, which took place from 25 to 28 January at Bukhara State University. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The Olympiads were held in mathematics and chemistry. More than 500 students and 100 teams from 10 countries took part in the competitions. The championships included individual and team rounds, as well as meetings with teachers and excursions to historical monuments in Bukhara. Participants from Turkmenistan won 17 gold, 17 silver and 12 bronze medals, demonstrating a high level of preparation. The topics of the Olympiads covered mathematical analysis, linear algebra, combinatorics, as well as organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. For students, participation was not only a test of their knowledge, but also an opportunity to make international acquaintances and exchange experiences.
An online scientific journal will be launched at Magtymguly TSU
01.02.2026President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has approved the creation of an electronic popular science magazine called ‘Scientific Research and Innovation’. The decision was made at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, according to the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The new publication will be based at the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. The journal will be published in electronic format. Publications are planned to be available in Turkmen, English and Russian. The platform will be open to professors, teachers and students. The topics will cover the humanities and social sciences, as well as research in the field of national heritage and the cultural contribution of prominent figures. Special attention will be paid to the practical results of cooperation between science, education and the economy. The materials will be devoted to the implementation of developments and modern teaching methods.
The International Academy of Horse Breeding of Turkmenistan has signed an agreement with Qatar
01.02.2026The Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding and the Qatar Equestrian Federation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This was reported by Turkmenportal. The document was signed during a working visit by a delegation from the academy to the State of Qatar, which took place from 29 to 31 January at the invitation of the Equestrian Federation. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Qatar Equestrian Federation, Bader Mohammed Al-Darwish, the Deputy Executive Director of the Emir of Qatar's ‘Al Shaqab’ Equestrian Center, Khalid Abdullah Al-Hitmi, and the Rector of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, People's Horse Breeder of Turkmenistan Pygy Hojamuhammedov. The parties agreed to develop cooperation in the field of equestrian sports, science and education. The Memorandum is expected to strengthen the legal basis for cooperation, create conditions for the exchange of experience and training of specialists, and contribute to the expansion of bilateral ties.
Turkmenistan and V.N. Tatishchev Astrakhan State University expand scientific and educational ties
31.01.2026The Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan, Gadam Ilamanov, held a meeting with the Rector of Astrakhan State University (ASU) named after V.N. Tatishchev, Igor Alekseyev. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The parties discussed the development of scientific and educational cooperation. About 4,000 foreign students study at ASU, more than 3,000 of whom are citizens of Turkmenistan. With the support of the consulate, the university has signed agreements with leading Turkmen universities, including Magtymguly Turkmen State University, S.A. Niyazov Agricultural University, the International University for the Humanities and Development, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as the joint Turkmen-Russian school named after A.S. Pushkin. The interlocutors discussed joint educational programmes with the possibility of obtaining a second degree, academic mobility of students and teachers, professional development of teaching staff, as well as scientific research and practical activities.
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