KazNU and Shanghai Jiaotong University signed an agreement

Zhanseit Tuimebayev, Chairman of the Board and Rector of Al–Farabi Kazakh National University, held a meeting with Dean Kuilin, Rector of Shanghai Jiaotong University, as part of his working visit to China. The parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, confirming their readiness to further develop a strategic partnership in the field of education, science and innovation. Welcoming his Chinese colleagues, Zhanseit Tuimebayev noted that China is one of KazNU's key strategic partners in the scientific and educational field.

"Today, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University actively cooperates with 107 universities and scientific organizations in China. Our cooperation has long gone beyond academic exchanges and covers joint scientific research, the creation of international laboratories, and the implementation of dual degree educational programs. Shanghai Jiaotong University is one of our key strategic partners. The signing of the updated memorandum of cooperation opens up new opportunities for the implementation of large–scale research projects and joint training of young scientists",- the rector emphasized.

During the meeting, the heads of the universities noted the successful implementation of the initiative to create a Hydrogen Energy Center, opened in April this year by KazNU together with Shanghai Jiaotong University and China Energy. The center is equipped with modern equipment for the production and storage of hydrogen.Today, it is an international platform for conducting research, developing innovative technologies for producing "green" hydrogen and training specialists in the field of environmentally friendly energy.

The rector of Shanghai Jiaotong University, academician Ding Kuiling, confirmed his interest in further developing the partnership with KazNU, noting the high scientific potential of the Kazakh University and significant prospects for the implementation of joint international projects.

At the end of the meeting, the heads of the universities expressed confidence that combining the intellectual, scientific and technological potential of KazNU and Shanghai Jiaotong University would contribute to the development of advanced research, training of highly qualified personnel of the new generation and further strengthening the strategic partnership between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People's Republic of China.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University