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About
LevelUpLab is an intensive 72-hour professional development initiative that centers around a five-day, in-person Research & Pedagogy Summer School. Designed for early-career academics, PhD students, and experienced faculty, the program delivers hands-on, outcome-driven training where pedagogy meets research—and academic ambition translates into tangible results. Hosted by the College of Human Sciences and Education at KIMEP University, LevelUpLab seamlessly combines academic rigor with practical relevance.
Participants leave the program with two concrete academic deliverables:
- A personalized teaching engagement plan
- A systematic review paper outline, ready for further development and publication
What Makes LevelUpLab Unique?
- Focused on Depth, Not Breadth
Unlike many professional development programs that skim multiple topics, LevelUpLab dives deep into just two core themes: pedagogical engagement and systematic review methodology. These areas are explored in-depth over five days through scaffolded learning, enabling participants to engage in sustained, meaningful inquiry and skill development. - Built Around Doing, Not Just Knowing
LevelUpLab emphasizes experiential learning. Through guided practice, peer exchange, and individualized project work, participants actively apply new concepts. Each track culminates in the creation of a tangible academic product, ensuring the program leads to real scholarly and pedagogical outcomes—not just ideas. - Global Expertise, Local Relevance
The program is led by internationally recognized experts:- Kenneth Bartlett, University of Minnesota (ranked #87 globally, THE World University Rankings 2025)
- Kim Dang, Monash University (ranked #58 globally, THE World University Rankings 2025)
Their leadership ensures participants benefit from world-class insights, evidence-based strategies, and globally informed pedagogical practices—all contextualized for meaningful application in local academic settings.
Registration
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Eligibility:
LevelUpLab 2025 is open to:
- University faculty members (senior and junior)
- Doctoral students in education, social sciences, or related fields
- Researchers seeking focused academic development in teaching and publishing
Maximum Capacity:
Due to the high-intensity and hands-on nature of the training, the number of available slots is limited to a maximum of 40 participants. Therefore, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 40 participants to complete the online registration form will secure their places, while others will be placed on a waiting list.
Registration Fee Structure
| Participant Category | Fee (KZT) | Notes |
| KIMEP Senior Faculty (professorial positions) | 50,000 | Full fee applies |
| KIMEP Junior Faculty (lecturer positions) | 15,000 | 70% discount |
| KIMEP PhD Students | 0 | 100% waiver |
| External Faculty | 50,000 | Full fee applies |
| External PhD Students | 25,000 | 50% discount |
Participants who pay the full LevelUpLab registration fee (i.e., 50,000 KZT) will also receive free access to the Central Asia Higher Education Workshop Conference (May 31, 2025). Others may register separately for the conference at a fee of 10,000 KZT.
What the Fee Covers:
- 5 days of intensive workshops
- Two daily coffee breaks
- Participation kit (badge, notebook, pen)
- Certificate of completion
- Access to pre-event online materials
- Admission to the CAHE Workshop Conference (for full-fee participants)
How to Register:
Participants must complete the online registration form available at:
🔗 https://forms.gle/W4i6QjLpDiKU3nE67
- Upon completing the form, the first 30 participants will receive an email from the organizing committee inviting them to pay the registration fee within 3 working days. Information on how to make the payment will be enclosed in our email. After payment, the participants must email the receipt to Nurbeine Kossylganova at Nurbeine.k@kimep.kz, with the subject line “Participation in LevelUpLab-2025”, to confirm their places in the summer school. Do not make any payment if you do not receive an email from us.
- If payment is not made within 3 working days, the next person on the waiting list will be invited to make the payment and secure their spot.
- Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Deadline to Register: May 23, 2025
Contact information:
- For queries regarding the structure of the summer school, program, trainers, or the nature of the sessions, please contact the head of the organizing committee, Dr Askat Tleuov at A.Tleuov@kimep.kz
- For inquiries related to registration process please contact Miss Nurbeine Kossylganova at Nurbeine.k@kimep.kz
- All the on-site sessions during June 2-6 will be conducted at KIMEP University. See the program below for more details. Address: Abay Avenue 2, Almaty 050010, The Republic of Kazakhstan, KIMEP University.
Working languages:
The working language of the summer school is English.
Summer school organizing committee:
- Askat Tleuov, PhD
- Juldyz Smagulova, PhD
- Nurbeine Kossylganova, MA
- Marina Kim, MBA
Program
LEVELUPLAB 2025 PROGRAM
|
TIME |
SESSIONS |
VENUE: Valikhanov Building |
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| DAY 1 – JUNE 2 | 09:00 – 09:30 |
REGISTRATION |
220 VB | |||
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
OPENING CEREMONY |
220 VB | ||||
| 10:00 – 10:55
Short Break 11:05 – 12:00 |
Research Track – Systematic Review Mastery
Expert: Dr Kim Dang Title: Planning, Conducting & Reporting Systematic Reviews in Education |
302, 304/NAB | ||||
| 12:00 – 13:00 |
COFFEE BREAK/LUNCH |
222 VB | ||||
| 13:00 – 13:55
Short Break 14:05 – 15:00 |
Teaching Track – Engaging with Engagement
Expert: Dr Kenneth Bartlett Title: Strategies for Enhancing Faculty Engagement to Improve Positive Learning Environments and Outcomes for Students |
220 VB | ||||
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Self-Guided Learning | |||||
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END OF DAY 1 |
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| DAY 2 – JUNE 3 | 09:00 – 09:55
Short Break 10:05 – 11:00 |
Research Track – Systematic Review Mastery
Expert: Dr Kim Dang |
302, 304/NAB | |||
| 11:00 – 12:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
222 VB | ||||
| 12:00 – 12:55
Short Break 13:05 – 14:00 |
Teaching Track – Engaging with Engagement
Expert: Dr Kenneth Bartlett |
220 VB | ||||
| 14:00 – 15:00 |
COFFEE BREAK/LUNCH |
222 VB | ||||
| 15:00 – 16:30 |
COLLABORATIVE KICK-OFF (an interactive and fun community-building activity) |
222 VB | ||||
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END OF DAY 2 |
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| DAY 3 – JUNE 4 | 09:00 – 09:55
Short Break 10:05 – 11:00 |
Research Track – Systematic Review Mastery
Expert: Dr Kim Dang |
302, 304/NAB | |||
| 11:00 – 12:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
222 VB | ||||
| 12:00 – 12:55
Short Break 13:05 – 14:00 |
Teaching Track – Engaging with Engagement
Expert: Dr Kenneth Bartlett |
220 VB | ||||
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
COFFEE BREAK/LUNCH |
222 VB | ||||
| 14:30 – 16:30 | Self-Guided Learning | |||||
|
END OF DAY 3 |
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| DAY 4 – JUNE 5 | 09:00 – 09:55
Short Break 10:05 – 11:00 |
Research Track – Systematic Review Mastery
Expert: Dr Kim Dang |
302, 304/NAB | |||
| 11:00 – 12:00 |
COFFEE BREAK/LUNCH |
222 VB | ||||
| 12:00 – 12:55
Short Break 13:05 – 14:00 |
Teaching Track – Engaging with Engagement
Expert: Dr Kenneth Bartlett |
220 VB | ||||
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
COFFEE BREAK/LUNCH |
222 VB | ||||
| 14:30 – 16:30 | Self-Guided Learning | |||||
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END OF DAY 4 |
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| DAY 5 – JUNE 6 | 09:00 – 09:55
Short Break 10:05 – 11:00 |
Research Track – Systematic Review Mastery
Expert: Dr Kim Dang |
302, 304/NAB | |||
| 11:00 – 12:00 |
COFFEE BREAK/LUNCH |
222 VB | ||||
| 12:00 – 12:55
Short Break 13:05 – 14:00 |
Teaching Track – Engaging with Engagement
Expert: Dr Kenneth Bartlett |
220 VB | ||||
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
COFFEE BREAK/LUNCH |
222 VB | ||||
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Research Track – Presentations / Feedback | 220 VB | ||||
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Teaching Track – Presentations / Feedback | |||||
| 16:30 – 17:30 |
CLOSING CEREMONY |
220 VB | ||||
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END OF THE EVENT |
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