LATEST NEWS AT KYRGYZ NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

On November 10, 2023 the Kyrgyz National University hosted Republican Scientific and Experimental Conference “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Development of Education and Science” on the occasion of the International Day of Science. The Conference was organized by the Institute of Computer Technologies and Artificial Intelligence. Before the Conference started, its participants got the opportunity to visit the exhibition organized in the entrance hall. There, representatives of higher educational institutions of the city presented the instruments, devices and various models in the field of science that they had developed.

On October 27, 2023 another seminar focused on the methods of working with scientific databases was held in room 218 of educational building No5. Faculty of foreign languages, Kyrgyz philology, Russian and Slavic philology and teaching staff of the Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities attended the meeting. Vice-rector for scientific affairs Nazarkul Ishekeev, while opening the seminar, noted that the main goal of the university via such kind of activities is to increase the academic success of our university, improve research activities, rise to the national and international level, publish and improve articles in Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, RINC databases. He also emphasized the need to give foremost importance to these activities.

On October 27, 2023 the Rector of KNU Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov received the President of the Russian State Humanitarian University, head of the history section of the department of historical and philological sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, doctor of historical sciences, professor Efim Iosifovich Pivovar. At the meeting in the conference room of the Rector’s office, the parties discussed issues of further development of constructive and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two universities.

On October 25, 2023 the exhibition “Education and Career in the field of AML/CFT” was held at the Large Conference Hall of the main building. It was organized by the International Network Institute (INI) and the International Educational and Methodological Center for Financial Monitoring (IEMCFM). The organizers and visitors of the exhibition were welcomed by the Chairman of the State Service on Financial Intelligence department under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanat Asangulov, the Rector of KNU Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov, the First Deputy General Director of the International Educational and Methodological Center for Financial Monitoring Oleg Ivanov, and Doctor of Economics, Professor of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University Mukash Israilov.

On October 23, 2023 a volunteer from Kwansei Gakuin University (Japan), Nakasone Kana, held a master class for students of the Faculty of International Relations and Oriental Studies at the Japan Center of the Faculty (room 309a). The first lesson was dedicated to the unique culture of Japan – calligraphy, and was held entirely in Japanese. It should be noted that Nakasone Kana is working on a dissertation on Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, and is interested in the problems of developing countries and international relations in the Central Asian region.

The Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn has been working on Erasmus + KA-107 Credit Mobility with the University of Poitiers (France) since 2018. During the period of cooperation within the framework of this program, it was achieved that more than 50 KNU students studied at the University of Poitiers and more than 20 Kyrgyz European faculty (KEF) students completed the “Economics and Management” program with a “double diploma”; was organized a summer school for teaching French language. Fruitful work on this program made it possible to extend the validity of this agreement until 2026. Since 2023, Osh State University has also joined this program.

On October 18, 2023 Azerbaijani publicist, historian, political scientist, theologian Teymur Oktay ogly Ataev and the Special and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Azerbaijan Republic, Honored Lawyer of the Kyrgyz Republic, Professor Kairat Osmonaliev visited the National University. During the meeting with Rector Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov such issues as the book written by Teymur Ataev "Chyngyz Aitmatov and modernity. On the hopes and future of humanity" and issues of expanding cooperation between the Kyrgyz National University and universities of the Republic of Azerbaijan were discussed.

On October 16, 2023 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kyrgyzstan, Monsieur François Delahousse, arrived at the National University. During the meeting with the Rector Tolebek Abdyrakhmanov, the parties discussed issues of improving cooperation between the Embassy and the National University. At the end of the meeting, Monsieur Delahousse presented the rector with the badge of the French Alliance in Bishkek. The Rector expressed deep gratitude to the Ambassador of France for his attention to the National University, especially to its students and undergraduates, and noted that it is with the support of Mr. François Delahousse that the Erasmus+ project at the National University has been extended for another 3 years. “Dear Mr. Ambassador, we will continue to work with you while you are in Kyrgyzstan”, - said Tolebek Abdyrakhmanov.

On October 9, 2023 Rector of KNU Tolebek Abdyrakhmanov received a group of psychologists from Michigan, USA. At the beginning of the meeting, the director of the Institute of Social and Humanitarian Sciences, Myrzabek Kamchybek uulu, introduced the members of the delegation and informed on the purpose of their visit to Kyrgyzstan. According to him, a group led by Jonathan Williams visited Kyrgyzstan last year and conducted a series of guest lectures on psychology to the Institute students. This time the psychologists will conduct master classes such topics as suicide, stress management, violence and sand therapy.

On June 12-17, 2023, Director of the Institute of Fundamental Sciences Amantur Ryspaev completed a training course on artificial intelligence in Istanbul, Republic of Turkey. As part of the trip, he visited Istanbul Technical University «Arı Teknokent», which is considered the second incubation center in Europe, «Bilişim Vadisi» in the Silicon Valley of Turkey, «TOGG» to research the design of Turkish electric car, «Baykar Makina» to develop technology in the field of defense.  «Türkiye Teknoloji Takımı Deneyap Atölyeleri», «DD Tech», «Kodris», «Fimple» are the most advanced technology parks in Turkey. The training course was organized jointly with the High-Tech Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, «Ulut Soft» and the Eurasia Business Club under the leadership of Mr. Mirbek Okenov, President of «Ulut Soft». Ulut Soft, Digital Project, PetaByte, Nur-Khan IT companies, etc. The Russian company «DIGI» and representatives of the education sector took part. They got acquainted with the important factors of Turkey's technological development and had the opportunity to conclude contracts.

On June 23, 2023, a round table "Let's protect the historical and cultural heritage" was held at the Professional College, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of 1st year student Kaiyrbek Konurbaev. The event was attended by the director of the school Ardakbek Kanybek uulu, his deputy Rakhima Otonbayeva, history teachers and students. After the students of the law faculty of the college congratulated their fellow student on his 75th birthday, history teacher Taalaigul Kambarova delivered a speech on the topic "The role of historical and cultural heritage in education and training." After that, a 75-year-old 1st year student Kaiyrbek Konurbaev appeared, who made an interesting presentation called “Mysterious sand dune”. During the meeting, an interesting discussion took place between students and teachers on the state of the historical and cultural heritage, its protection, and the introduction of new methodological methods in teaching history.

By order of Rector Tolobek Abdyrakhmanov, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management of the Law Institute, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences Kydyraliev Almazbek Toimatovich was appointed to the position of the head of the Education Department from June 21, 2023. On June 21, the vice-rector for educational affairs Erlan Bazarbaev introduced the new head to the management team. At the beginning of the meeting, he read the rector's order about Almazbek Kydyraliev and wished the new leader success in his work. In his speech, Almazbek Kydyraliev thanked the rector of KNU for appointing him to a responsible position and said that he will work tirelessly to justify the trust. After the meeting Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Almazbek Kydyraliev was shown his office and inducted in a new position.

On June 21, 2023 the solemn ceremony of awarding diplomas of Master-2023 took place  in the large assembly hall of the main building. KNU produces graduates masters of different areas every year, but exactly this day became historical for university, as KNU produces its first  Master's degree students in a foreign language for the first time in history. Earlier the Ministry of Education and Science of KR put a task before higher education institutions to carry out an enrollment of students of a bachelor's degree, a magistracy, and also PhD doctoral students in a foreign language.

On June 20, 2023, the Youth Electoral Summer School "Elections in the Digital Age" began its work in the conference hall of the KNU boarding house on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Analytical support and methodological support of IESS is provided by the International Institute for Monitoring the Development of Democracy, Parliamentarism and Observance of the electoral rights of citizens of the participating states of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly,its Bishkek branch and the Institute of History and Regional Studies of the KNU  named after J. Balasagyn.

On June 19, 2023 at 18:00 in the fenced garden on the western and eastern sides of the main building was installed an installation called "The KNU Cradle of Education" and two hours later, an installation in English called "KNU alma mater". Having installed it, it became a photographing place for students and alumni, which added beauty to the university and created a good mood. Note that the installation looks especially beautiful at night, when light bulbs are lit inside the letters.