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The Speaker of the Senate spoke at the academic forum of the British Association “BALEAP”

Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbaev took part in the international conference “The Impact of COVID on Higher Education – “New Framework – New Balance?”, organized by the British Association of Teachers of English for Academic Purposes BALEAP, reports the Press Service of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The International Conference on Academic English, as Maulen Ashimbaev emphasized, serves as an important platform for discussing current issues and developing practical recommendations in the field of science and education.

NU Scientists Participate in Meeting with President Tokayev

During his working visit to Almaty, President Tokayev inspected the renovated National Academy of Sciences “Gylym Ordasy” building and held a large meeting with the scientific community. He emphasized the importance of science and education for the nation’s prosperity and acknowledged the increasing investment and growth in these sectors.

Student Sports League Finals in 8 Disciplines Begins at NU

This year, for the first time, the Student Sports League, organized by NU, is being held as a single tournament for all universities. “The organization of today’s event is at a very high level.

Swimming and Kickboxing Finals at Student Sports League

In the swimming, athletes competed in individual and team events, separated into men’s and women’s categories. A total of 61 students from 14 universities showcased their talents in freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke, across distances of 50 and 100 meters, as well as in team relays.

First Training Center for Laboratory Diagnostics Opens in Astana

The project is a collaboration with Roche Diagnostics, a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, and a key partner in the development of Kazakhstan’s pharmaceutical industry and healthcare system, supported by the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan and “SK-Pharmacy” LLP. The primary goal of the training center is to enhance the skills of local specialists.

NU Medical Graduates Can Work Globally

The Eurasian Centre for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Health Care (ECAQA) is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education and has been recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education. The five-year accreditation confirmed that the Doctor of Medicine program of the NU School of Medicine meets rigorous standards of quality and excellence in medical education.

Healthcare Ministry to Explore NU School of Medicine’s Medical and Biomedical Advances

The delegation of the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare, headed by Minister Akmaral Alnazarova and First Vice-Minister Timur Sultangaziyev, paid an official visit to the NU School of Medicine to familiarize themselves with the educational institution’s latest achievements in medical and biomedical research. NU Vice-President, Dean of the School, Dr Massimo Pignatelli and Chairman of the Board of the University Medical Center (UMC) Corporate Fund, Dr Yuriy Pya, talked about the activities of the Center for Biomedical Research, NU School of Medicine and the successes of the academic medical cluster.

“The Illumina Genomics Day” was held in Astana

On April 23-24, 2024, the National Laboratory Astana (NLA) at NU successfully hosted a forum titled “The Illumina Genomics Day,” organized in collaboration with Gen Era Diagnostics in the field of molecular diagnostics and life sciences. “The Illumina Genomics Day” stands as a significant event for global leaders in genomics, providing scientists with a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

NU Became No. 1 Young University in Kazakhstan

NU took 106th place in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024 and became the No. 1 university in Kazakhstan! The ranking assesses the quality of teaching, research, international outlook, and industry links of the best universities are 50 years old and less.

European Union to Fund Kazakh Research in Sustainable Development

Can Kazakh researchers participate and significantly contribute to the European Union innovation projects? How are Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, addressing climate change and socio-economic challenges, and why is higher education considered a key player in promoting a culture of sustainable development? These and other topics are being discussed at the 2nd Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Conference on May 13-14 at NU (NU). It is dedicated to localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Central Asian sectors and enhancing cooperation with European organizations in sustainable development and green energy.

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