Partnerships for the goals

Guest lecture of Msgr. George Panamthundil, Apostolice Nuncio to the Republic of Kazakhstan

On November 20, 2023 Maqsut Narikbayev University within the framework of the course «Applied Diplomacy» hosted a guest lecture of Msgr. George Panamthundil, Apostolice Nuncio to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The lecture of Msgr. George Panamthundil was devoted to his background, diplomacy, relations between Holy See and other countries.
The Archbishop also highlighted the features of the work of the Embassy and the Holy Father, and the importance of peace building upon justice.

The Apostolic Nunciature is the diplomatic Embassy of the Holy See in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Partnerships for Scholarships with Major Kazakhstani Foundations

Through strategic collaborations with the Kazakhstan Halkyna Foundation and the Kazenergy Association, MNU Endowment has secured over ten full scholarships annually for students. These partnerships reflect MNU’s commitment to widening access to education by building sustainable funding sources that support talented and socially vulnerable students.

On May 23, 2023, MAQSUT NARIKBAYEV UNIVERSITY hosted the annual ISE Business Council meeting, aimed at gathering recommendations and advice from employers to enhance the School’s academic program for greater competitiveness of our graduates in the job market.

This year’s Business Council meeting focused on International Relations programme.

The meeting included representatives from governmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions such as CICA, OSCE, the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies, Economic Research Institute, Kazakh Invest, and the Institute of Diplomacy.

We extend our gratitude to all participants of the Business Council for their involvement, valuable recommendations, and contributions to the development of our University!

On April 12th, Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted the Roundtable on the Role of Diplomacy in a Turbulent World with the participation of the Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan, His Excellency Kestutis Jankauskas, the Ambassador of Estonia to Kazakhstan, His Excellency Toomas Tirs and the Ambassador of Austria to Kazakhstan, His Excellency Willy Kempel.

The speakers emphasized the critical role of diplomacy in resolving conflicts and crises worldwide, highlighting the significance of preventing escalation and achieving lasting peace through diplomatic efforts. The discussion covered topics such as the role of the UN Charter and human rights in general in promoting stability, and the EU’s experience as a peace project.

The panellists acknowledged the challenges and limitations of diplomacy in today’s digital age, including social media, speed, security of communication, and cyber security and warfare. Moreover, they noted the limitations of the international legal system, particularly in negotiating with unrecognized actors. However, Ambassadors agreed that diplomacy remains crucial in resolving disputes peacefully, as “talking is always cheaper than fighting”.

The Roundtable also provided an opportunity for students to ask questions about regional integration, cyberattacks, and the future of diplomacy in conflict resolution. Overall, the discussion highlighted the need for continued efforts and collaboration among nations to address current challenges and achieve lasting peace.

On February 17th, the University hosted a guest lecture by Elnara Bainazarova, Communications and Advocacy Officer at UN Kazakhstan. The lecture topic was “Structure and System at the UN.”

Elnara discussed the structure and systems of international organizations, shared her personal career growth experiences, and answered students’ questions.

We are grateful to Elnara for her valuable time and insights.