On April 25, 2025, Nazarbayev University will proudly host an international scientific and practical conference titled “Kazakh Linguistics: Integration of Theory and Practice.” The event is dedicated to the 70th birthday of distinguished Doctor of Philology and Professor Zeynekhan Kuzekova, recognizing her immense contributions to Kazakh linguistic scholarship and education.
The conference is co-hosted by the Department of Kazakh Language and Turkic Studies at Nazarbayev University, the Language Policy Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the International Association of Kazakh Language Teachers, and the Association of Women Scientists of Kazakhstan.
The goal of the conference is to foster the scientific and practical development of Kazakh linguistics in higher education. By creating a collaborative platform for esteemed scholars, methodologists, and emerging researchers, the event seeks to explore cutting-edge linguistic technologies and promote innovative trends in the teaching of Kazakh.
Key Themes
The conference will feature presentations and workshops on five major tracks:
Event Details
All accepted abstracts will be compiled into a digital PDF collection. Participants may also publish their full papers in:
Presentation Format
Contact Information
Address: 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Block 8, Room 8-120, Nazarbayev University, Astana
Phone: +7 702 179 66 77, +7 701 800 99 26
Join this milestone event to honor Professor Zeynekhan Kuzekova and contribute to the future of Kazakh linguistic studies through innovative dialogue and research.
The conference is co-hosted by the Department of Kazakh Language and Turkic Studies at Nazarbayev University, the Language Policy Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the International Association of Kazakh Language Teachers, and the Association of Women Scientists of Kazakhstan.
The goal of the conference is to foster the scientific and practical development of Kazakh linguistics in higher education. By creating a collaborative platform for esteemed scholars, methodologists, and emerging researchers, the event seeks to explore cutting-edge linguistic technologies and promote innovative trends in the teaching of Kazakh.
Key Themes
The conference will feature presentations and workshops on five major tracks:
- Functional and Communicative Grammar
- Kazakh Linguistics: Tradition and Innovation
- Teaching Kazakh Language in Higher Education
- AI and IT Technologies in Kazakh Language Teaching
- Ethnolinguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Media Linguistics
Event Details
- Date and Time: April 25, 2025 | 09:00 – 18:00
- Format: Hybrid (offline and online via Microsoft Teams)
- Location: Senate Hall, Block 1, Nazarbayev University, Astana
- Languages: Kazakh and English
- Fee: Free of charge (travel and accommodation at participant's expense)
All accepted abstracts will be compiled into a digital PDF collection. Participants may also publish their full papers in:
- “Qutty Bilik” – Journal of the International Association of Kazakh Language Instructors (www.iatkl.kz)
- “Aiel – Gylym – Qogam” – Journal of the Association of Women Scientists of Kazakhstan (email: galym_ayelder@mail.kz)
Presentation Format
- Plenary Presentation: 20 minutes
- Sectional Presentations: 10 minutes
- Professional Workshop: 60 minutes
- Certificates will be awarded to all speakers at the end of the conference.
Contact Information
Address: 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Block 8, Room 8-120, Nazarbayev University, Astana
Phone: +7 702 179 66 77, +7 701 800 99 26
Join this milestone event to honor Professor Zeynekhan Kuzekova and contribute to the future of Kazakh linguistic studies through innovative dialogue and research.