During the 8^th Annual General Assembly of the Silk Road Universities Network, memoranda of cooperation were signed between al-Farabi Kazakh National University and best higher educational institutions of Central Asia.

The Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted the International Scientific and Methodological Conference “Inclusive Education in Higher Education institutions: Strategies, Practices, Resources”. The event was attended by experts from Belarus, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Kazakhstan, students with special educational needs, scientists and academic staff.

Chairman of the Board – Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev took part in the 8^th Annual General Assembly and at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Silk Road Universities Network, which was held at the Canadian University Dubai.

A popular blogger, social activist and economist Daulet Mukayev gave a leadership lecture on the topic: "Act for Good: An Educated One is Always Ahead" at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The Faculty of Journalism of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has opened an auditorium named after the famous journalist, publicist, the first winner of the Presidential Prize in the field of mass media, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Yerzhuman Smail.

Chairman of the Board–Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev visited the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Almaty and expressed deep condolences.

Chairman of the Management Board – Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev met with a delegation headed by the CEO of BASF Saule Baitzhaunova and discussed issues on establishing cooperation. During the meeting, rector of the university told the honored guests in detail about the activities of the university and focused on scientific and innovative projects developed by KazNU scientists.

The staff of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in support of a good cause transferred a one-day salary to the Fund for Assistance to Citizens Affected by the earthquake in the fraternal Republic of Turkey.