Report on Day 1 of Guest Lectures by University of Birmingham Associate Professor Dr. Jenny Wong: British Higher Education and International Perspectives

On September 21, 2026, the Faculty of Philology at Al-Farabi KazNU successfully held the first day of an international lecture series by Dr. Jenny Wong (PhD), Associate Professor at the prestigious University of Birmingham (UK).

    During the opening lecture, the visiting scholar shared valuable and insightful information on the distinct features of the British higher education system, academic research standards, as well as practical and socio-cultural aspects of studying and living in the UK. The lecture also extensively covered key directions in modern linguistic research and issues of academic adaptation.

     Characterized by its interactive format, the meeting allowed undergraduate, master's, and PhD students to engage in an open dialogue with the guest professor and receive comprehensive answers to their questions regarding scientific and academic mobility, grant programs, and international research methodologies. The event heightened the students' interest in the global academic space, providing them with a fresh perspective and valuable experience.

    This lecture series, rich in knowledge and practical insight, will continue throughout the week.

    Organizers: Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Director of the A. Kaidar International Centre for Turkic Culture and Heritage S.B. Bektemirova, and Deputy Head of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory for Scientific-Innovative Affairs and International Relations N.A. Ismailova.