THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF KAZAKHSTAN UNDER THE PRESIDENT INTRODUCED NEW ACADEMICIANS

In the “Gylym Ordasy” held a solemn event dedicated to the official presentation of the scientific community of the newly elected academicians of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by the first heads and representatives of 42 universities and 40 research institutes, more than 50 young scientists, as well as representatives of the media.

President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akhylbek Kazhygulovich Kurishbaev in his welcoming speech emphasized the importance of systemic reform in the field of science in Kazakhstan and the need to create a new management mechanism where scientists have a significant voice. He noted that the establishment of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan with giving it state status is a key element of this new system.

Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek in his video message reminded about the instruction of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokayev from June 1, 2022 to increase the role of the National Academy of Sciences, giving it a state status. He emphasized the stages of implementation of this instruction, including the establishment of a non-profit joint stock company “National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and giving the Academy a special status under the President. The Minister also noted the importance of the recently signed law “On Science and Technology Policy” as the main innovation in the field of science in recent times.

Newly elected academicians were officially awarded diplomas and badges by Vice-Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan Darhan Zhumakanovich Ahmed-Zaki.
This event celebrated the outstanding achievements of scientists who have made a significant contribution to the development of science in Kazakhstan. It emphasized the important role of science in the development of the country and marked the beginning of the formation of the renewed composition of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Recall that the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the highest scientific organization of the country, uniting leading scientists and researchers in various fields of knowledge. The Academy plays a key role in the development of science, technology and innovation in Kazakhstan.