NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC COOPERATION

From 3 to 5 November 2026, scholars from Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature visited the Faculty of Philology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University as part of the Academic Mobility Programme. The academic visit was organized by the Department of Kazakh Linguistics named after A. Baitursynuly and the Department of Kazakh Literature and Literary Theory.

The visiting scholars – M.T. Asadov, PhD, Associate Professor and Head of Department; N.B. Rashidova, PhD, Associate Professor; N.A. Sulaymonova, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor; Yu.T. Dusmuradova, PhD; Z.E. Bekmuradova, PhD, Associate Professor; and M.E. Muhammadieva, PhD – delivered lectures to students.

The main objectives of the academic visit were to strengthen academic and research ties between the two higher education institutions, exchange expertise in current research areas of philology, introduce advanced research and teaching practices into the educational process, and lay the groundwork for implementing joint research projects.

During the visit, the scholars took part in events organized at the Faculty of Philology and gained comprehensive insights into the departments' research areas, established academic schools, the research potential of their academic staff, and ongoing research projects. Professional discussions also focused on Kazakh and Uzbek linguistics, literary studies, comparative literature, and the linguistic and literary heritage of Turkic peoples.

As part of the academic mobility programme, the visiting Uzbek scholars met with prominent university academics and discussed prospects for future research cooperation. Following these meetings, plans were outlined to conduct research on shared academic topics, publish joint scholarly articles, exchange academic experience, and organize joint academic events in the future.

The scholars also met with students and delivered lectures. During these meetings, students received valuable insights into the distinctive features of the Uzbek language and literature, the shared spiritual and cultural heritage of Turkic peoples, and current trends in the development of philological studies. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in open discussions with the visiting scholars.

As part of the programme, the scholars from Uzbekistan toured the KazNU campus and familiarized themselves with the university's infrastructure and educational environment. They also visited the Al-Farabi Library, where they explored its organizational structure, extensive bibliographic collections, research and information resources, and services available to researchers.

This academic mobility programme represents an important step towards strengthening scientific and academic cooperation between Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature. It also contributes to advancing research in Turkology and philology, fostering mutual enrichment of educational and research experience, and expanding international academic partnerships.

A.Zh. Amirov, Head of the Department of Kazakh Linguistics named after Akhmet Baitursynuly, Assistant Professor;

S.D. Daribayev, Head of the Department of Kazakh Literature and Literary Theory, Assistant Professor;

B. Kaspikhan, Deputy Head of the Department of Kazakh Linguistics named after Akhmet Baitursynuly for Research, Innovation and International Relations;

A. Toibazar, Deputy Head of the Department of Kazakh Literature and Literary Theory for Research, Innovation and International Relations.