ANNUAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE POLYU-KAZNU CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA HELD

The Annual Committee Meeting of the PolyU-KazNU Centre for Sustainable Development in Central Asia, which brings together representatives of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was held. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science, the Department of Sociology and Social Work, and the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences of Al-Farabi KazNU, as well as the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

During the meeting, participants presented the results of ongoing joint research projects and discussed the key achievements of the research teams and prospects for further scientific collaboration. Particular attention was given to projects in the fields of social work and social research, in which several stages of data collection and analysis have been completed, preliminary findings have been prepared, and work is continuing on academic publications and presentations for international conferences.

A particular focus of the agenda was the further development of cooperation between the Department of Sociology and Social Work of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science at Al-Farabi KazNU and the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at PolyU. The parties discussed the further development of joint research, preparation of academic publications, involvement of young researchers, and expansion of opportunities for master’s and doctoral students to participate in international research and educational projects.

The participants emphasized the importance of further expanding the international research network in the field of social work, promoting academic exchange, and supporting young scholars. Particular attention was also given to creating additional opportunities for students and young researchers to participate in international conferences, joint publications, and research exchanges.

Following the Annual Committee Meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to the further development of the Centre as a platform for joint research, educational initiatives, and international academic collaboration.