KazNU and the Chinese Technology Transfer Center are implementing joint projects
The Treasury of the name Al-Farabi was visited by a delegation headed by Liu Hongzhi, Director of the Chinese Technology Transfer Center of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
Within the framework of the visit, honorary guests from China met with Member of the Board – Vice–Rector for Operations Assel Uvalieva and Member of the Board - Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Jamil Aitzhanova.
In her welcoming speech, Asel Bekbolatovna emphasized the cooperation of KazNU with universities in China and the research potential of the country's leading university, which occupies the 230th position in the QS ranking and the 1st place among universities in Central Asia.
"We are actively working within the framework of the recognition of the university and strengthening the international reputation among the countries of the world, we cooperate with universities in China. So, in May of this year, the Head of State K.K.Tokayev visited the city of Xi'an. During the visit, among the important strategic documents, an agreement was signed on the establishment of a branch of the Northwestern Polytechnic University on the basis of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University next year. In general, our university cooperates with more than 50 universities in China. To date, more than 400 students from China are studying at KazNU," the vice–rector noted. She invited the honored guests to get acquainted with the catalog of innovative projects implemented by KazNU scientists, as well as the construction project of the second stage of the university campus. Vice-Rector A.Uvalieva also informed the guests about the activities of KazNU within the SCO. The University trains undergraduates in eight educational programs with a number of universities. Currently, the rector is in Beijing, taking part in a scientific symposium. Next, it is planned that the head of the university will participate in the International Forum of Rectors, which will be held in Beijing.
KazNU named after Al-Farabi is the UN Global Hub for Sustainable Development. The University holds a leading position on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among Kazakhstani universities included in the Times Higher Education University impact Rankings 2023. Currently, a number of scientific projects are being implemented on the basis of the university in the field of SDGs, combating climate change, issues of water conservation, initiatives within the framework of the "One Belt, One Road" project. A Center for Remote Sensing of the Earth has been opened on the basis of KazNU together with the Academy of Sciences of the People's Republic of China.
In turn, Liu Hongzhi, Director of the Technology Transfer Center of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member States, spoke about the activities of the Center. "Our center is a platform for expanding channels of multilateral international cooperation in the fields of technology, science, culture, economy and trade. We would like to propose projects of our partners – Chinese companies that are interested in opening joint research laboratories on the basis of your university," said Mr. Liu Hongzhi.
The meeting continued with the discussion of prospects for joint activities in the field of scientific and educational projects and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and the Chinese Center for Technology Transfer of the SCO member states.
Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
