KazNU and L'Oriental University of Naples to open a scientific center

Al-Farabi KazNU hosted the international symposium "Internationalization of Education: Social and Humanitarian Aspect in a Changing World: Experience, Problems and Solutions".

It was attended by the delegation of the University of Naples L'Oriental (Italy) headed by Rector Roberta Totolli, Chairman of the Board-Rector of KazNU Zhanseit Tuimebaev, leading representatives of the scientific and expert community of Kazakhstan, CIS countries, far abroad, Italy, France, Switzerland, Great Britain, representatives of government agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign embassies, international organizations.

Welcoming all guests and participants at the opening of the symposium, Rector Zhanseit Tuimebaev noted that in the conditions of globalization the national interests and efforts of states to promote national systems of higher education at the international level are actualized. First of all, the tasks of internationalization of the university include: increasing the share of foreign students, development of academic mobility of students, scientific and teaching staff and administrative staff, strengthening academic cooperation through strategic partnerships, internationalization of educational programs and research. At the same time, each university has the right to define its own internationalization objectives.

To date, 12 agreements have been signed between KazNU and Italian universities. Students have internships in such universities as University of Rome La Sapienza, University of Salento, University of Pisa, University of Naples L'Oriental, University of Catania and others. It was also noted that KazNU has established cooperation with the University of Naples L'Oriental and today jointly realized projects and research in the field of linguistic, literary, historical, religious features of Asia and Africa.

"Our goal is to develop and strengthen together a multi-directional cooperation in education and science. I hope that the symposium will give a new impetus for further cooperation in all spheres", - said Rector of KazNU Zhanseit Tuimebayev.

Also, the head of the university stressed that the universities agreed to open a joint Center for scientific research, where languages, literature, history of Eastern countries, archeology will be studied. "For the humanities faculties of KazNU, this is a great opportunity to expand the scientific potential of the research university."

Then the rector of Naples L'Oriental University Roberto Totolli, who thanked the rector of KazNU and the participants of the symposium for the support and the opportunity to resume cooperation, made a speech.

R.Totolli noted that it is difficult for a university that deals with humanities to find a good partner. "Our history dates back to the 17th century, but we need to think about the future. We have high hopes for the beginning of resumption of educational programs in Italy and for the development and deepening of relations with KazNU. We also know that Kazakhstan plays a key role in the regional study of Central Asia, and the development of relations with KazNU University is also of great importance. Bilateral cooperation can be further developed, we have many opportunities for this, and our participation in today's symposium will even contribute to this.  I am sure that this is only the first of many steps, on the way to further development of relations and bilateral exchange", - said the rector of Naples L'Oriental University Roberto Totolli.

During the symposium the scientists discussed promising directions of international cooperation between KazNU named after Al-Farabi and Napoli Lorientale University (Italy), topical issues of modern international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy, problems of linguistics, philology, literature and translation studies in the modern multicultural space.

An exchange of views took place at the plenary session and a resolution was adopted.

The symposium was organized by the Faculty of International Relations of Al-Farabi KazNU.