Regional meeting of the “Eurasia-Pacific Uninet” was held in Almaty
05.06.2025
On May 29, 2025 the regional meeting of the Eurasia-Pacific Uninet (EPU) organization was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National Agrarian University (KazNU), located in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The "TIIAME" National Research University is a member of this organization and was represented at the event by its delegate, Ilkhom Abdurakhmanov, Head of the International Rankings Department.
The Eurasia-Pacific Uninet (EPU) is an Austrian academic network that connects universities, researchers, and educators from Austria and Asia. It serves as a platform for multilateral academic cooperation, focusing on:
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Joint research and educational initiatives
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Participation in mobility programs
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Knowledge exchange via publications and conferences
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Joint research and educational initiatives
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Participation in mobility programs
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Knowledge exchange via publications and conferences
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Joint research and educational initiatives
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Participation in mobility programs
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Knowledge exchange via publications and conferences
Highlights of the Meeting
Before the official proceedings, participants were given a tour of various centers and laboratories at KazNU, gaining insight into the university's academic and research infrastructure.
The meeting was formally opened by:
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Prof. Josef Strobl, EPU President
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Prof. Zhanseit Tuimebayev, Rector of KazNU
Key discussions revolved around:
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Reviewing EPU’s current achievements
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Outlining future strategic plans
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Gathering proposals from member institutions on how to further enhance EPU activities
Special Recognitions
During the meeting, special recognition was given to:
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Prof. Josef Strobl – EPU President, Director of the Austria-Central Asia Centre (ACA*GIScience), Founder of the GISCA International Conference, Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Professor at the University of Salzburg
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Prof. Akilbek Chymyrov – Co-Director of ACA*GIScience, Head of the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformatics at I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University
For their notable contributions to the development of Geoinformatics in Central Asia, both were honored with the prestigious Al-Farabi Gold Medal, awarded by the rector of KazNU.
