LATEST NEWS AT KYRGYZ NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

On December 23, 2023 the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, awarded presidential scholarships to the best 75 students of higher education institutions for the 2022-2023 academic year. Among them are seven students of Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn: Aliyev Zahid Bekzadaevich (Law Institute), Baetova Aigerim Baetovna (Institute of History and Regional Studies), Dosalieva Aliya Taalaibekovna (Faculty of Geography, Ecology and Tourism), Zairbekova Ayana Zairbekovna (Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science), Ismailova Kauhar Kubatovna (Kyrgyz-European Faculty), Mamatova Ayturgan Abdilashimovna (Law Institute), Marsbekova Aidai Marsbekovna (Institute of History and Regional Studies).

On December 22, 2023 the Rector of KNU Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov received representatives of the Shihezi University of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, headed by the Deputy Director of the Institute of Foreign Languages, Mr. Song Chenfang. At the meeting in the conference room of the rector’s office, the parties discussed the prospects for cooperation between the two universities in the field of education, science and academic mobility of students and teaching staff.

At the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic held on December 22, 2023 September 21 was approved as Jusup Balasagyn Day, and from now on, this day is celebrated every year. This decision was taken by the Kyrgyz Government in order to preserve, develop and spread the works of the great thinker. This decision of the Cabinet of Ministers is particularly pleasant news for the community of the Kyrgyz National University, which has been named after Jusup Balasagyn since 2002. The great thinker said, “Reading is a candle in front of you at night. If you get knowledge, it will shine brightly!” His words are always remembered by the students and teaching staff of the university.

On December 21, 2023 a youth forum was held in the Big Assembly Hall of the main building. The event, which was organized with the aim of promoting the republican youth forum “Kyalymdagi Kyrgyzstan” was opened by the speech of the Director of the Youth Forum Kadyr uulu Almazbek. “If you want to contribute to development, I invite you all to become patriots of our country and our people. We must not forget that youth is a strategic resource of the state," he encouraged the students. All the Forum participants were shown a video where the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Nurgojoevich Japarov speaks about youth and their role in development issues.

On December 18, 2023 a round table “Kyrgyzstan – Russia: directions and tools for the development of scientific communications” was held at the center of digital technologies, organized by the National Research Institute for the Development of Communications (Russia) and the Institute of History and Regional Studies of KNU. The event was held with the aim of expanding interaction between the scientific community of Russia and Kyrgyzstan to develop the scientific potential of the two countries. The participants of the round table were welcomed by the Rector of KNU Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov and the Deputy director for scientific work of National Research Institute for the Development of Communications Valentina Komleva.

On December 15, 2023 at the Big Assembly Hall of the main building, an award ceremony was held for the winners of the International History Competition “Russia and Kyrgyzstan: Territory of Friendship and Trust” among teachers and students of schools in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Public Foundation “International Institute for the Development of Communications – World and East” (Kyrgyz Republic) in partnership with the National Research Institute for the Development of Communications (Russian Federation) and the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn.

On December 13, 2023 Rector Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov participated in the meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Education and Science held at the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabayev. At the meeting the following issues were discussed: making an agreement between the educational institution and parents, increasing the coverage of children in pre-school education, digital transformation of the education sector, the activities of higher educational institutions with a special status, and other issues. Following the meeting, the relevant decisions were made on the issues discussed.

On December 12, 2023 KNU Rector Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov received a delegation from the North-Eastern Federal University of Russia (Yakutsk, Republic of Sakha) led by Vice-Rector for International Cooperation Nyurgun Maksimov. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of developing cooperation in the field of education and science, as well as the exchange of experience in the field of training specialists. The rector thanked them for their visit and expressed his willingness for further cooperation and development. At the end of the meeting, Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov and Nyurgun Maksimov signed a cooperation agreement between NEFU and KNU.

On December 8-10, 2023 the Director of the Confucius Institute, Chen Zhiguo, on the Chinese side, and Masalbek Sulaimanov, the Director on the Kyrgyz side, participated in the 1st World Chinese Language Conference “The Chinese Language Serves the World and Openness Leads to the Future”, which was held in Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China. The list of the best higher institutions for the 2022-2023 academic year was announced during the event. Among them, the Confucius Institute of KNU named after Jusup Balasagyn was awarded the title of “The Best Chinese Language (HSK, HSKK) Examination Center” among the 500 Confucius Institutes in the world.

On December 7, 2023 a meeting of deans and heads of departments with the delegation of Shymkent University took place. The meeting was attended by: Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, R.K. Sarymzakova, Dean of the Faculty of Biology Sh.S. Suleimanova, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics I.A. Usenov, Head of the Department of Pedagogy of Higher School G.T. Karabalaeva. The parties discussed further ways of cooperation, which are, first of all, academic mobility of teaching staff and students, joint scientific conferences, seminars on STEM education, development of innovative teaching methods in biology, mathematics, and chemistry.

On November 27, 2023 Professor Wang Weizhang, Director of the Institute of Economics of Xinjiang Pedagogical University, gave a lecture to the students of the National University on the topic “The impact of One Belt – One Road Project on Central Asia and China-Central Asia trade relations.” In his speech, he said that trade relations between Kyrgyzstan and China are growing year after year, and One Belt – One Road Project has a positive impact on the Central Asia entirely. He emphasized that the goods produced in Kyrgyzstan should be sold on the Chinese market, because China is a huge market for entrepreneurs. And it is very up-to-date. In order to make the economy of Kyrgyzstan grow, he said that it is necessary to develop free economic zones especially in the border areas. At the end of his speech, he urged the students of the National University to study Chinese well and study at the Institute of Economics of the Xinjiang Pedagogical University.

On November 27, 2023 the Rector of KNU Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov, received a delegation from the Institute of Commerce and Business of Xinjiang University, led by its director Mr. Wang Weizhang. At the meeting in the conference room of the Rector’s office, the parties discussed issues of further strengthening ties between the Kyrgyz National University and Xinjiang University. At the beginning of the meeting, Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov introduced the Director of the Higher School of Economics Erkin Kulova, the Director of the Institute of Management and Business Merimkul Kerimkulova. He also informed his interlocutor that three Institutes with enforced with Chinese participation function in KNU.

On November 23, 2023 Mr. Ahmet Sadık Doğan, the Ambassador of Turkey to Kyrgyzstan, met with the students of KNU in the large conference hall of the main building to deliver a lecture about international relations and the work of the Embassy. He also answered the students' questions. Bakyt Keldibekov, the Director of International Cooperation and Relations Department, opened the meeting and gave the speech to the Rector Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov. He noted that it is becoming a tradition for ambassadors of other countries to come to the National University and give lectures. “We know a lot about Turkey, but listening to it from Mr. Ambassador himself is much more interesting. Therefore, dear students and teachers, you can use such an opportunity to listen carefully to Mr. Ahmet Sadık Doğan’s speech, and ask questions,” he said.

On November 21, 2023 a delegation from the Central University of Nationalities of the People’s Republic of China, headed by its Rector, Mr. Guo Guangsheng, visited KNU. During the meeting with the Rector of KNU Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov, issues of deepening educational exchanges and cooperation between the two universities were discussed. In his opening remarks, Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov thanked Mr. Guo Guangsheng for devoting time to visit KNU. “I have long known that CUN is one of the most famous Chinese universities, where the main emphasis is on studying the languages, culture and history of the peoples living in China,” continued the Rector of KNU. “In this regard, we have good opportunities to work together with you. We have about 26 thousand students and master’s degree students. They study more than 10 languages. Our university has 3 institutes associated with the People’s Republic of China, which are as follows: Silk Road Research Institute, Confucius Institute and Kyrgyz-Chinese Institute. Therefore, we are ready to consider your proposal for cooperation, sign the corresponding memorandum, and hope for beneficial work with your university.”

On November 17, 2023 a ceremony was held to present scholarships from the Government of the Republic of Korea to students of “Linguistics (Korean language)” department of the Faculty of Foreign Languages. Financial assistance in the amount of 400 to 800 US dollars was presented by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Lee Wonjae, the Rector of KNU Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov, Director of the Education Center of the Republic of Korea in Bishkek Mr. Kim Jae-Yong, Director of International Cooperation Department Bakyt Keldibekov, President of the Association of Citizens of the Republic of Korea in the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Kim Kisu and President of the Public Association of Koreans of Kyrgyzstan Vyacheslav Khan.