Daulet F.N., Associate Professor-Researcher at the Department of Chinese Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Delivers a Series of Lectures at Northwestern Polytechnical University in China

As part of an international academic and educational project, Daulet Fatimabibi Nogayevna, Associate Professor-Researcher at the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, delivered a series of academic lectures for students at Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学), located in Xi’an, People’s Republic of China, at the university’s invitation.

More than 150 students attended the lectures, including over 100 master’s students in engineering and technical disciplines and approximately 50 undergraduate students. Northwestern Polytechnical University is one of China’s leading research universities, renowned for its expertise in aviation, aerospace, and marine engineering.

Since October 12, 2023, a branch of Northwestern Polytechnical University has been operating successfully at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Its establishment marked an important step in strengthening scientific and educational cooperation between Kazakhstan and China.

The lecture programme was intensive and comprehensive. Over the course of one week, classes were held for eight academic hours per day.

The lecture series covered three key thematic areas:

• “Cultural Traditions and Contemporary Transformations in Central Asian Countries” — from the Great Silk Road to contemporary international relations;
• “Kazakhstan: History, Culture, and Contemporary Development” — the country’s historical heritage, national traditions, and the achievements of independent Kazakhstan;
• “Chinese Studies in the Higher Education Systems of Central Asian Countries: History, Current State, and Development Prospects” — the formation of national schools of Chinese studies, specialist training, and international academic cooperation.

The lectures took the form of engaging academic dialogue. Students demonstrated a strong interest in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, actively asked questions, and participated in discussions.

For Associate Professor Daulet F.N., this was the second invitation from a leading Chinese university in the current year. In March–April 2026, she delivered a lecture course on Chinese language teaching methodology at Beijing Language and Culture University (北京语言大学).

During the visit, Daulet F.N. met with the leadership of the Institute of Foreign Languages at Northwestern Polytechnical University. The two sides discussed prospects for further academic cooperation and exchange. At the conclusion of the meeting, as a gesture of academic partnership and a commitment to strengthening scholarly ties, Daulet F.N. presented the Institute of Foreign Languages Library with copies of her academic publications issued by the “Qazaq University” publishing house.