The 27th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan was solemnly celebrated in Al-Farabi KazNU. The opening of a Winter Garden and a new Student Dance Hall at the University became a pleasant surprise for the teachers and students of the country’s leading HEI.

Representatives of the public and the Media, prominent scientists, famous graduates, teachers and students of the University attended the event. Congratulating the staff and guests on the main national holiday of the country, Rector Galym Mutanov highlighted that Independence is the greatest achievement of people who, under the leadership of its leader Nursultan Nazarbayev, are confidently moving forward. The strategic course of the Head of the State predetermined the success of the Kazakhstan Development Model and it allowed achieving fundamental changes in the political, economic and social spheres of the country's life. The spiritual revival and modernization of social consciousness marked a new stage in the history of sovereign Kazakhstan. In this, «Ruhani Zhangiru» Program and the article by the President entitled «Seven Facets of the Great Steppe» constitute a primary point of reference for us.

«Kazakhstan, as an independent state, is recognized in the world and plays an increasing role in the international arena. In the achievements of the country, made for 27 years of Independence, there is a contribution of each Kazakhstani people, including the staff of KazNU. We do look into the future with confidence and will do everything to implement the ideas of the President of the country», - said Academician Galym Mutanov.

In his speech, he also focused on the achievements and successes of the University and thanked its staff for their active work, and participation in the development of the University and the higher education system of Kazakhstan. It was noted that KazNU is dynamically moving in global scientific and educational ratings. In the «QS» authoritative international ranking, the University ranked 220th among the best universities in the world.

On the eve of the holiday, the good news for the University staff was the information that, according to the study of the authoritative European ranking «Academic Ranking of World Universities-European Standard» («ARES»), Al-Farabi KazNU reiterated its leadership among higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan as well as high competitiveness in the world. With its performance of «АА», it ranks among the leading European universities and is significantly ahead of other Kazakhstani universities.

Rector also noted that KazNU is recognized as the leader of Kazakhstan by the number of published articles in high-rating publications included in the «Scopus» international database. Such authoritative international organizations as the UN, UNESCO, COMSATS, OIC, QS and others are partners of the University and organize world-class events at KazNU.

Currently, a cluster of space technologies is being created at the University. On the eve of the Independence Day, the «SpaceX» Ilona Mask Company successfully launched the «Аl-Farabi-2» Kazakhstani nanosatellite created by the scientists of Al-Farabi KazNU from the Cosmic Station in the state of California (USA), which combines the best innovative technologies and development of University scientists.

Moreover, this year, the University became the absolute leader among the universities of the country in terms of the number of grants received for education, and more than 10,000 students enrolled at KazNU.

A pleasant moment of the solemn event was the presentation of diplomas to the best teachers and employees of the University, and the Gala Concert with participation of artistic groups of KazNU, the Akim Orchestra of Almaty under the guidance of National Artist of the RK Murat Serkebaev and the performance by the honored worker of Kazakhstan Zhamilya Serkebaeva.

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