Farabi University and Renmin University of China Strengthen Ties in Journalism

On August 27, the Faculty of Journalism of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University held an official meeting with a delegation from the School of Journalism and Communication at Renmin University of China.

The delegation included Associate Professor Yiyan Zhang, faculty members, and six students representing undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. The visit provided an opportunity for direct academic dialogue and the exchange of experience in journalism and communication education and research.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed contemporary approaches to journalism and communication education, current issues in media studies and academic research, as well as prospects for developing international academic cooperation.

A key focus of the meeting was the potential for institutional cooperation between the two schools. Proposed areas included student exchange programs, faculty visits, joint seminars and academic conferences, collaborative research projects, and other forms of academic exchange.

The Chinese side expressed strong interest in establishing long-term ties with the Faculty of Journalism at Al-Farabi KazNU and proposed considering the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a framework for future cooperation between the two institutions.

“We share common interests in journalism, communication, and international academic engagement, and we see significant potential for cooperation between our institutions,” representatives of the School of Journalism and Communication noted.

During the visit, the Chinese delegation also learned more about the activities of the Faculty of Journalism at Al-Farabi KazNU, its academic programs, and its educational and research environment.

Following the meeting, both sides expressed their readiness to continue the dialogue and discuss specific areas and formats for future cooperation.

The meeting marked an important step in expanding the international partnerships of the Faculty of Journalism at Al-Farabi KazNU. Further cooperation will create new opportunities for academic exchange, joint research, and professional interaction between faculty members and students from Kazakhstan and China.