KazNU Faculty Members Visit Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand on a Research Trip

From 24 to 30 October 2026, faculty members of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University undertook a research visit to Mae Fah Luang University in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The visit was conducted במסגרת of the research project AP27511021.

The main objectives of the visit were to establish academic contacts with faculty members and researchers at the School of Sinology, discuss current issues in contemporary Sinology, and exchange research and teaching experience related to China’s cultural and humanitarian relations with foreign countries.

During the visit, the KazNU faculty members met with the leadership and academic staff of the School of Sinology to discuss prospects for cooperation in education and research. They also attended a fourth-year student seminar on “China’s Foreign Policy”, where they observed the teaching process, examined instructional methods, and learned about the students’ level of academic preparation.

The delegation visited the Confucius Institute and the university library. Expert interviews were conducted with specialists whose research interests corresponded to the project’s objectives, and a joint research seminar was held. The visitors also attended a Chinese-language stage performance presented as part of the 10th “SinoShow”, an event organized by Sinology students.

While working at the university library, the faculty members collected academic and educational materials relevant to the research project. They also met with students to introduce Kazakhstan’s higher education system and the activities of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The research visit helped strengthen academic contacts between KazNU and the School of Sinology at Mae Fah Luang University and provided an opportunity to discuss potential areas for future research and educational cooperation. The materials collected during the visit will contribute to expanding the empirical basis for comparative research on Kazakhstan-China cultural and humanitarian relations, as well as China’s relations with countries in Southeast Asia.