Orientation Meeting Held for First-Year Hydrology and Meteorology Students

On September 1, 2026, the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University held an orientation meeting for first-year students enrolled in the Hydrology and Meteorology educational programs.

During the meeting, the students were introduced to the structure and leadership of the University, the Faculty, and the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. The Dean of the Faculty and the Head of the Department welcomed the first-year students, congratulated them on the beginning of the new academic year, and wished them success in their studies.

The program included a video presentation about the University and an introduction to the main activities of the Faculty and Department. Particular attention was given to the bachelor’s programs 6B05203 – Hydrology and 6B05204 – Meteorology, their academic pathways and future professional opportunities. 

An important part of the meeting was a leadership lecture delivered by Professor A.V. Cherednichenko. The lecture focused on modern career opportunities in hydrometeorology, the skills required of future specialists, and current global challenges, including climate change, water security, hazardous hydrometeorological events, big data and numerical modelling. 

The event concluded with meetings between the first-year students and their academic advisors, where they received information about the educational process and student life. The orientation meeting helped the new students become familiar with the university environment and gain a better understanding of the academic and professional opportunities offered by their chosen fields.