KazNU Honors the Memory of Outstanding Professor Mara Gubaidullina
On February 27, 2026, the Faculty of International Relations at 91传媒 KazNU hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Central Asia and the EU: Strategic Directions of Partnership, Mutual Transformation, and Global Trends." The scientific forum was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kazakh scholar, Mara Shaukatovna Gubaidullina.
A Legacy That Transformed Science
Mara Shaukatovna was more than just a Doctor of Science and a professor; she was a true architect of the modern Kazakh school of international relations.
* Founder of German Studies: She pioneered this field in Kazakhstan, establishing and leading the KazNU Center for German Studies.
* Diplomatic Bridge: Thanks to her efforts, close ties were established with leading research and educational institutes across Europe and Asia.
* Mentor: Colleagues and students remember her as a brilliant educator and a person of rare talent whose energy fueled the faculty for decades.
A Lifelong Mission Continued
Discussions on Central Asia-EU relations were a logical extension of the professor's years of research. Participants from diplomatic missions, government agencies, and the global scientific community addressed critical issues:
* Security and politics in a changing world.
* Economy and energy: New horizons of partnership with the EU.
* Climate and innovation: Collective responses to global challenges.
The conference highlighted the magnitude of Mara Shaukatovna’s personality and the international level of her recognition. The event was not only an academic milestone but also an act of deep respect for a scholar whose contribution will remain forever in the history of Kazakh science.
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