The delegation of University of Burgundy arrived in KSU within the framework of the State Programme. From 14 to 18 November, French scientists took part in University actions. Rector of University met with scientists and noted the importance of delegation arrival.

The foreign delegation was composed of doctor of science, professor, vice-rector for educational and research activity - Frederic Debeaufort; doctor of science, professor, research group on study of microbiological processes in the food - Gaelle Roudaut; doctor of science, professor, dean of mechanical engineering faculty - Luis Le Moyne; doctor of science, professor, head of research group on electrically driven automobiles of mechanical engineering faculty - Sidi - Mohammed Senouci; doctor of science, professor, head of research group «Strength and Composite structures of materials» of mechanical engineering faculty - Shahram Aivaz Zaden.

The visit purpose of foreign guests is a creation of dialog between Kostanay and foreign experts, establishing of extensive exchange of experience, introduction to regional Higher Education Institution and discussing of issues of further cooperation in the field of education.

In particular, it is a question of experience exchange of teaching techniques, realization of SPIID programme, coordination of different scientific researches and implementation of collaborative scientific, research programmes, organization of cooperative seminars, conferences and symposiums.

The French scientists visited museum of regional studies and A.Baitursynov museum, got acquainted with academic teaching staff, learnt more about departments, laboratories, and also about landmarks of Kostanay.

On November 14, round table with academic teaching staff of KSU was held in the conference hall of main building. Informational educational presentation about KSU was presented for foreign scientists. The evening of variety and jazz music with participation of municipal jazz orchestra «Big Band» under the leadership of Honoured Artist of RK A.Yevsyukov and artists of Philharmonic.

On November 16, delegation visited food enterprise «Kostanayskiy melkombinat» JSC and mechanical engineering enterprise «Saryarka AvtooProm» LLP.

The vice-rector for scientific work and external affairs of KSU Zh.B.Zharlygassov and head of external affairs department Ye.M.Kandalina summed up the results of the visit, and noted that gathered experience of collaboration represents a potential for widening and deepening this cooperation.

KSU press secretary: Alla Chechetkina