Innovative technologies in higher education: developing international cooperation in professional training

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study delves into the intricacies of employing innovative technologies to foster international cooperation in professional training across higher education institutions in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Employing a blend of theoretical and systemic analysis, content review of documentary materials, exploration of higher education websites, and Global Innovation Index data analysis, the research unveils a broad utilisation of innovative technologies. The investigation highlights key challenges in the adoption of innovative technologies for international collaboration, pinpointing a scarcity of funding, qualified personnel, and inadequate industry-academia collaboration. This insufficient partnership hampers the development of curricula that align with market demands, technological advancements, and societal needs. The research suggests that increased governmental attention, educational institution management, and international cooperation programmes, alongside an investigation into industry requirements, will bolster more effective collaboration. It will also enhance the implementation and usage of innovative technologies for a myriad of international academic exchanges. Addressing the identified challenges can expand the usage of these technologies, thereby elevating the quality of international education for students. This, in turn, enriches international cooperation, intercultural interaction, and experience sharing, marking the study’s significant contribution to the academic discourse on leveraging innovative technologies for global educational collaboration