KazNARU SHOWCASES OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND DIGITAL EDUCATION AT THE SECOND XIANGSHAN FORUM

KazNARU showcased its achievements in agricultural science and its experience of cooperation with Chinese partners at the Second Xiangshan Forum on Digital Education in Beijing. The university’s Digital Officer, Yerbolat Kalaman, and Director of the Department of Educational and Social Affairs, Ashirali Smanov, delivered a presentation exploring new opportunities to advance research and educational partnerships between Kazakhstan and China.

The presentation, entitled “Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and China in Agricultural Science,” highlighted KazNARU’s cooperation with more than 60 universities, research organisations and companies in China. These include China Agricultural University, Northwest A&F University, Lanzhou University and Zhejiang University of Technology. Particular attention was given to combining China’s advanced digital technologies with Kazakhstan’s agricultural potential.

During their working visit to China, KazNARU representatives held talks with leading research and educational institutions, as well as representatives of China (Shenzhen) Education Enterprise, and explored modern educational technologies.

The meetings focused on opportunities to arrange professional development placements in China for KazNARU faculty and staff. Discussions covered Chinese language learning, the effective use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, and the adoption of advanced educational practices. Participants also considered opportunities to develop joint projects with Lanzhou University, China Agricultural University and other research centres.