Special Lecture Held on “The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Studies in Kazakhstan”

On October 2, 2026, a special lecture entitled “The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Studies in Kazakhstan” was held as part of the activities of the Silk Road Club under the Department of Chinese Studies of the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The lecture was delivered by Candidate of Philological Sciences and Associate Professor Daulet Fatimabibi Nogaykyzy. The event was organized and moderated by Duisenbai Kulpynai, Head of the Silk Road Club.

The lecture was attended by third- and fourth-year undergraduate students and doctoral students studying at the Department of Chinese Studies. The participants showed considerable interest in the topic and asked numerous questions concerning the historical formation and development of Chinese Studies in Kazakhstan, current research areas, requirements for conducting academic research, and future professional opportunities in the field.

The lecturer provided detailed answers to the questions raised and offered students and doctoral researchers practical recommendations on organizing and conducting academic research. Particular attention was also given to the specific features of research in the field of Chinese Studies and the importance of professional development for young specialists.

Following the event, the students and doctoral researchers expanded their knowledge of the formation and development of Chinese Studies in Kazakhstan and gained a broader understanding of current research areas. The lecture also contributed to increasing young researchers’ interest in academic research and supporting their professional development and career orientation.