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On April 2, 2026, a delegation from 91��ý Kazakh National University, led by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Alina Galeeva, visited the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Almaty. The delegation also included students of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, as well as the Deputy Dean for Research and International Relations, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the visit, which integrated managerial, scientific, and educational dimensions of cooperation.

During the visit, the delegation was welcomed by the Director General of the Institute of Nuclear Physics, Sayabek Sakhiev. The main working meeting was conducted by Deputy Director General for Science Nurzhan Saduyev and Deputy Director General for Production Evgeny Ermakov. During the meeting, detailed information was presented on the structure of the institute, its key research areas, ongoing projects, and prospective developments aimed at practical application and industrial implementation.

Particular attention was paid to the development of strategic partnership between the university and the research organization. Discussions focused on opportunities for training highly qualified specialists in line with modern scientific and technological requirements, as well as mechanisms for integrating the institute’s unique research infrastructure into the educational process. In addition, issues related to expanding practice-oriented education were addressed, including laboratory training, internships, and the involvement of students in real scientific and applied projects.

The visit program included familiarization with key facilities of the institute’s scientific and industrial infrastructure. The delegation visited the WWR-K research reactor, the ELV-4 electron accelerator and ILU-10 linear accelerator complexes, the Non-Destructive Testing Training Center, and production sites. Participants were introduced to the operation of advanced equipment, technological processes, and applied developments, including products supplied by the institute to the market, particularly solutions based on radiation technologies.

A separate part of the visit was dedicated to the educational component. Students of the Faculty of Physics and Technology enrolled in the course “Methods of Control and Analysis of Materials,” together with the Deputy Dean, took part in a tour of the Non-Destructive Testing Training Center. This format ensured a direct connection between theoretical learning and practical application of knowledge. Students had the opportunity to observe modern diagnostic equipment and its operating principles firsthand, significantly enhancing their understanding of the subject.

As part of the demonstration program, the main non-destructive testing methods were presented, including visual-optical, capillary, magnetic, radiographic, and ultrasonic techniques. It was demonstrated that their integrated application enables effective detection of both surface and internal defects in materials and structures, which is critically important for ensuring the safety, reliability, and durability of engineering systems.

The visit demonstrated the high potential for integrating education, science, and industry, as well as the importance of a practice-oriented approach in specialist training. The experience gained contributes to the development of modern professional competencies among students and enhances their understanding of real industry challenges.

This event aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), reflecting the contribution of the university and research institutions to the development of human capital, scientific capacity, and an innovation-driven economy in Kazakhstan.