MINISTERS OF ORGANISATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION VISITED SCIENTIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF KAZNU

The first meeting of the Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) took place at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The official representatives of the international organization of the Muslim world countries were met by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek and Chairman of the Board -Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev.

The distinguished guests got acquainted with the scientific infrastructure of the university, visited the KazNU Museum, the Situational Management Center and the research center of medicinal plants.

Director of the Center Zhanar Zhenis spoke about their activity, noting that the main purpose of the production is to study medicinal plants growing in Kazakhstan. The center is provided with modern equipment. Biologically active additives of a wide spectrum of action are produced there. This includes medicines against COVID-19, influenza, liver diseases. The research center also produces several types of herbal teas for diabetes, blood pressure regulation, gastrointestinal tract improvment

Further, the guests were met at the center for Procedural Innovations by Director Amirkhan Temirbayev, who spoke about the work of the Cluster of Engineering and High Technologies and the Center for Remote Sensing of the Earth. The KazNU Center for Remote Sensing of the Earth prepares geo-products for various industries on the basis of geo-information systems and satellite images, and all kinds of analytical work are carried out using the data obtained.

Then the OIC ministers visited the KazNU Technology Park and the exhibition of scientific achievements of KazNU organized in the Al-Farabi Library. It should be noted that the university implements more than 100 innovative projects developed by KazNU scientists. The educational institution has 16 faculties, 8 research institutes, 29 research centers and a scientific and technological park.

Rector of KazNU Zhanseit Tuimebayev told the members of the delegation about the II stage of construction of the KazNU campus and showed the project of dormitories, academic buildings and office housing.

Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University