ENU and Communication University of China Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

The L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Communication University of China, during which the parties signed a memorandum on academic and research cooperation.

Key areas of the partnership include academic exchanges for students and faculty, dual-degree programs, and joint research. Particular attention will be paid to developing cooperation in journalism, digital media, public relations, and media convergence.

“The agreement will strengthen ties between universities in Kazakhstan and China in education, science, and academic exchange, while also paving the way for a long-term strategic partnership between L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the Communication University of China,” said Abzal Taltenov, ENU Acting Vice Rector for Strategic Development and Internationalization, in his welcoming remarks.

The parties discussed strengthening institutional cooperation, developing joint educational and research initiatives, and building long-term academic ties.

The delegation from the Communication University of China was led by Professor Zhao Ruhan of the School of Information and Communication, Director of the European Media Research Center, and Associate Professor Gan Lu.

“The memorandum will enable us to work on joint educational and research projects, develop academic exchanges, organize lectures and research seminars, and strengthen research ties among master’s and doctoral students,” Professor Zhao Ruhan said.

Zhao Ruhan also delivered a lecture for ENU students and researchers.

“The lecture provided an opportunity to learn more about the development of global media, particularly in the fields of digital journalism and media convergence. Events like this strengthen the university’s international ties and broaden the horizons of students and faculty,” Nurzhan Kuantayev, Director of the School of Journalism and Social Sciences said.