SDG 17. Partnerships for the Goals Lecture by Turkologist Scholar Bilge Uzel (Netherlands)

The Department of Turkology and Language Theory at the Faculty of Philology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, in collaboration with the A. Kaidar International Centre for Turkic Culture and Heritage, hosted an insightful guest lecture by the renowned Turkologist scholar from the Netherlands, Bilge Uzel, within the framework of UN Sustainable Development Goal 17: "Partnerships for the Goals." 

     During the lecture, key issues regarding the methodology of studying Ancient Turkic written monuments, the philological specifics of reading and translating historical texts, and effective techniques for mastering the Ancient Turkic script were thoroughly examined. The visiting scholar presented valuable data and compelling practical examples from written artifacts investigated during his international research trips and field expeditions.

     The interactive academic session allowed undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students to explore cutting-edge trends in modern Turkology, gain exposure to global research practices, and engage in constructive dialogue. The event served to enhance students' research motivation and further reinforce international academic partnerships under the SDG 17 framework.

     Organizers: R.A. Avakova, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory; S.B. Bektemirova, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Director of the A. Kaidar International Centre for Turkic Culture and Heritage; A.K. Tausogarova, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory.