Annual Springer Nature Awards Ceremony took place in Almaty, al-Farabi KazNU was awarded the title "the Most published organization" in the Central Asian countries.

Al-Farabi KazNU opened the Chair of the Kazakh language and literature at Shanghai University of foreign languages. This joint project with the SISU was implemented with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Shanghai.

The rector of al-Farabi KazNU academician Galym Mutanov spoke at the X International innovation forum "Pujiang" in Shanghai (China). It was attended by prominent scientists and experts, distinguished politicians and businessmen from all around the world.

A round table "The effectiveness of criminal justice as a priority direction of development of modern law enforcement system" was held       at al-Farabi KazNU with the participation of the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kairat Mami

The working meeting with the delegation of the European organization for nuclear research (CERN) has taken place in al-Farabi KazNU, where the parties discussed plans of further cooperation.