The ever-present topic of Big Data was once again in the spotlight with the talk by Chrys Margaritidis on the ethical implications of Big Data, particularly addressing the geographic information systems (GIS) field.

The ever-present topic of Big Data was once again in the spotlight with the talk by Chrys Margaritidis on the ethical implications of Big Data, particularly addressing the field of geographic information systems (GIS). This public lecture, organized by the OSUN GeoHub project, was held at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) on June 7 and gathered an audience both in-person and online.
The talk recognized the predominant role of Big Data and metadata in our daily lives. One day we are witnessing the positive impact of Big Data analytics on consumer experience and the management of global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The next day, we hear about the misuse of personal information by technology giants like Facebook and Cambridge Analytica or the reports about the effect of fake news on the electoral process.
Focusing more on the potential "dark" side of Big Data, the lecture discussed such examples as predictive policing, real-time surveillance, and pre-emptive punishment, showing how otherwise beneficial uses of Big Data can pose significant risks to our society if we don’t develop a comprehensive understanding of their importance and an ethical framework to handle their potential consequences. The last part of the presentation explored the challenges in the GIS field, particularly looking at the ways the geospatial data is gathered, stored, analyzed, and used.
The lecture sparked a lively discussion among both online and in-person participants about the ethical aspects of Big Data and GIS, highlighting the relevance and importance of the issue and encouraging further exploration of this crucial topic.

Speech by Jonathan Becker, the AUCA President, during the Commencement Ceremony 2023!

AUCA has confirmed the environmental certification of Best Recycle Practice. On May 19, AUCA issued a new certificate of conformity, demonstrating that our university this year, for the 2nd time, passed voluntary environmental certification in the Waste Management Network in the Kyrgyz Republic WasteNet.kg and confirmed compliance with the requirements of eco-labelling.

On June 5th, 2023, Afghan students at the AUCA  held a special event to recognize the AUCA's tremendous efforts in assisting Afghan students.

Dr. Natalia Korosteleva, an Associate Professor of School of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration participated in AMICAL Conference 2023 held at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. This was possible thanks to funding granted by AMICAL to the faculty.

On May 30, 2023, Assistant Professor of the School of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration (SEBA) Dr. Kadyrbek Sultakeev participated in the National Round of the Economics Olympiad organized by University of Central Asia, Institute of Public Policy and Administration.

Dr. Görkem Atsungur, the Head of the Social Sciences Division and Chair of the International and Comparative Politics department participated in the OSUN Faculty Mobility at the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh

On May 30, 2023 Afghan students from the AUCA attended a panel discussion at American Corner Bishkek to learn about careers in the humanitarian and development sector. 

Attention all coffee lovers! We are excited to invite all AUCA community and guests of our university to the new coffee shop that has opened near the AUCA campus, and it is worth checking out.