MEETING OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP AT SHENYANG NORMAL UNIVERSITY

On May 19, 2025, a meeting was held for the participants of the research internship at Shenyang Normal University (China). From May 6 to May 29, 2024, fifteen young researchers from Buketov Karaganda University completed a research internship at this university. Throughout the year, the participants, in collaboration with their Chinese colleagues, actively engaged in academic and scientific work, the results of which were presented at the meeting.Main outcomes of the cooperation:- 8 students from the educational program «Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages» are studying at Shenyang Normal University for one academic semester;- joint scientific articles have been published in international journals. Notably, in collaboration with English language lecturer Song Li Li from Shenyang Normal University, a research paper titled «Digital Pedagogies in EFL Classrooms: Kazakhstan–China Comparative Review» was prepared;- in November 2024, a five-year Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Liaoning Vocational and Technical College and Karaganda University;- researchers participated in international academic and practical conferences;- an online seminar titled «Intercultural Approaches to Foreign Language Teaching: Experience and Perspectives» was held;- the project «Shenyang–Karaganda: Russian Language Speaking Club» continues, with sessions involving students from both China and Kazakhstan;- an international scientific-practical conference titled «Current Issues in Modern Legal Science and Practice» was held;- in November–December 2024, a delegation of Chinese scholars visited Karaganda, and graduate students from Shenyang completed an internship at Karaganda University;- on April 4, 2025, young researchers from the Faculty of Preschool and Primary Education of Shenyang Normal University participated in the International Youth Forum;- the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport launched a new academic journal titled «Trends in Physical Education and Sport».Plans for next year:- Development of academic mobility programs for students and teachers;- Organization of an international roundtable on teaching Russian as a foreign language (October 2025);- Commencement of work on a book-album based on Chinese analogies and studies (October 2025);- Hosting an international student research conference in the field of International Relations (late 2025);- Publication of a bilingual collection of academic articles on «Modern Technologies in Foreign Language Teaching: International Experience»;- Organization of a joint Kazakhstan–China conference titled «Silk Road Chemistry – Modern Chemical Technologies and Science», to be held September 25–27, 2025;- Continuation of joint research efforts with scholars from Shenyang Normal University, including collaborative publications.Other initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation and promoting the exchange of experience will also be implemented. These efforts will contribute to the further development of educational and research ties between Karaganda and Shenyang universities. Participants of the meeting emphasized the importance of these initiatives for reinforcing the partnership and expanding future cooperation opportunities.The meeting served as an important platform for reviewing outcomes and identifying new directions within the framework of international scientific and educational collaboration. At the conclusion of the event, participants exchanged ideas and proposals for advancing the partnership between the universities and discussed the prospects for new joint projects and collaboration formats.