Aidana Akhmedova is a graduate of SDU University, holding a BA in International Relations, and Nazarbayev University, with an MSc in Educational Leadership. She joined SDU in 2019 as an expert. Currently, she works as the Chief Expert in the International Relations Office. Prior to that, she had experience in conducting research on political party development, gathering information and writing analytical reports. She is responsible for partnership agreements, Erasmus+ projects, and academic mobility programs for students and staff. Her research expertise lies in the field of international programs in the higher education sector. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys playing tennis and practicing yoga.

BA in International Relations, 2014-2018, SDU University, KZ. MSc in Educational Leadership, 2021-2023, Nazarbayev University, KZ

CITI Program, NU, 2023; Certificate of Attendance - Sapienza Staff Week, Sapienza University of Rome, 2024,

The Nazarbayev University educational grant (Government-funded scholarship), Kazakhstan, 2021 - 2023