KazNU has achieved significant success in the framework of the 90th anniversary

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has achieved significant success in its 90th anniversary.  New research centers and laboratories of various fields were opened on the basis of the educational institution. Innovative projects are being implemented jointly with foreign universities.

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is the first university in Central Asia to launch its own nanosatellites of the "Al-Farabi" series, has begun the creation of a new satellite, NKSat, in partnership with Northwestern Polytechnical University of China, as part of the university's 90th anniversary celebrations.

One of the key developments by KazNU scientists is gravimetric equipment designed to measure heterogeneities in the Earth's crust. It includes a ground station and a transmitter mounted on the satellite, which will enable the creation of a detailed gravimetric map of Kazakhstan. This will accelerate research in the fields of geology and mineral resource extraction.

The second innovative solution is an IoT gateway for monitoring devices throughout the country. These developments will strengthen Kazakhstan's position in the field of space technology and science, contributing to global research and technological development.

This year, the Chinese-Kazakh Joint Laboratory for Remote Sensing Technologies was established at KazNU.

The Center for Sustainable Development and Rational Use of Natural Resources was also opened within the framework of the megagrant. The Center is engaged in environmental monitoring of the West Kazakhstan region using remote sensing data. Emergency situations are analyzed here, and more than 60 climate maps are being developed.

The center's scientists identify critical pollution zones, create groundwater databases, and analyze excess pollutants. Maps of soil degradation, forage resources, and anthropogenic impacts on landscapes are also being developed. A software product for analyzing environmental data, including 76 million records, is being developed.

The center is working on early warning systems for droughts and floods, which is particularly important for the sustainable development of regions.

It is also developing recommendations for decarbonization and sustainable natural resource management, making a significant contribution to the preservation of Kazakhstan's ecology.

In May 2024, the first Kazakh-French scientific laboratory, the Archaeozoological Center for Central Asian Studies – ZooSTAn, was opened at KazNU. This collaboration with CNRS, France's leading scientific institution, brings together scientists from Kazakhstan, France, and the USA. The center consists of 11 researchers. It studies the evolution of humans and animals over the past million years, determining the role of animals in the technological and symbolic development of human society, as well as human settlement in extreme conditions. Within 3.5 months of operation, ZooSTAn conducted international expeditions and secured funding for major European projects. In 2025, the center plans to hold an international archaeological school in France.

На базе КазНУ открылся инновационный центр, созданный в партнерстве с китайской технологической корпорацией ZTE – одной из крупнейших компаний в мире. Центр предлагает обучение и сертификацию по ключевым направлениям: менеджмент и экспертиза ZTE, основы принятия решений в RAN, маркетинг, технологические процессы, а также тенденции в Datacom.

The students at the center work with advanced equipment, including ultra-high-speed platforms, ultra-wideband antennas, and segment routers. This equipment is used to create 4G and 5G networks, ensuring high performance, low latency, and reliable data transmission.

Upon completing the courses, graduates receive internationally recognized certificates.

Recently, the International Hotel Management Center was established at KazNU. This center was created in partnership with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

The center is expected to become an important platform for conducting interdisciplinary research under the "Belt and Road" initiative.

It will also foster international dialogue and cooperation by organizing high-impact forums. The center is set to become a leading analytical hub in Kazakhstan for global innovations and sustainable development. The center's priority research areas include social work and development, sustainable and community-based tourism, digital transformation of tourism, tourism education, and much more.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University