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The Faculty of Physics and Technology of 91��ý Kazakh National University, in collaboration with the Harbin Institute of Technology (China), successfully organized the Nuclear Skills School (NSS) summer program and the international round table titled “Geometrothermodynamics and General Relativity (GR).” These events formed a comprehensive scientific and educational platform dedicated to discussing key challenges in nuclear physics, energy systems, and theoretical physics.

The NSS summer school was held from April 13 to April 15, 2026, at KazNU. The program included lectures and training sessions on nuclear engineering, nuclear power plants, small modular reactors, closed nuclear fuel cycles, and plasma technologies. The primary goal of the school was to enhance the knowledge of students and young researchers while strengthening international academic cooperation.

On April 13, the program officially opened with welcoming remarks and introductory lectures. Professors Medeu Abishev and Hernando Quevedo presented talks on nuclear engineering development in Kazakhstan, highlighting current scientific achievements and future prospects.

On April 14, Professor Beisen Nurzada delivered a lecture on scientific and technological exchange between Kazakhstan and China in the field of nuclear power plants. Professor Alexander Yushkov discussed the prospects and challenges of small modular reactors, which are considered one of the most promising directions in modern nuclear energy.

Participants also visited several advanced laboratories at KazNU, including thermal power engineering, computational modeling, cryophysics, low-temperature thermometry, heat and mass transfer in multicomponent systems, metrology, and wind energy laboratories. These facilities provide essential infrastructure for experimental and applied research.

On April 15, Professor Fyodor Penkov delivered a lecture on the closed nuclear fuel cycle and its future prospects for Kazakhstan. Participants also visited plasma physics and atomic physics educational laboratories, gaining hands-on experience in modern experimental methods.

In parallel, on April 13, the international round table “Geometrothermodynamics and General Relativity” was held at KazNU, organized by the Faculty of Physics and Technology, the Research Institute of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, and the Department of Theoretical and Nuclear Physics. The event brought together more than 50 participants.

Distinguished scientists from Mexico, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other countries participated in the discussions, including Professors Hernando Quevedo, Medeu Abishev, Kuantay Boshkayev, Kadir Gulamov, and Bobomurod Akhmedov. The round table focused on modern issues in theoretical physics, including geometrothermodynamics, spacetime structure, and gravitational theories.

These initiatives are directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — SDG 4 “Quality Education” and SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals.” The NSS program contributes to high-quality education and practical training of students, while the round table strengthens international scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange.

In conclusion, the Nuclear Skills School and the international round table significantly enhanced KazNU’s integration into the global scientific community and contributed to the development of young researchers. These initiatives strengthen Kazakhstan’s international position in science and education and promote sustainable development through knowledge and cooperation.