Joint Training Programs with the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation
A delegation from Kazakhstan, led by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, visited Hungary. As part of intergovernmental talks, discussions on scientific cooperation were held in Budapest on November 20, with the participation of Minister of Finance Mihály Varga and Minister of National Economy and Deputy Prime Minister Nurlan Baibazarov, among other topics. During the event, Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács, Rector of Obuda University, signed an agreement with Dr. Kamshat Tussupova, Rector of the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation (KazNUWMI) in Taraz, who personally met with faculty members at the Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering to discuss the details of the cooperation.
“We aim to establish intensive connections with Kazakhstan in all areas, including investments, water management, agriculture, science, and education,” stated Mihály Varga in a press release.
As a result of the new agreements, several developments in Kazakhstan will be carried out with Hungarian participation. The Minister highlighted that the agreement between Obuda University and the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation will further strengthen the scientific and innovative cooperation between the two countries.
Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács shared details about the signed agreement, noting that the collaboration will focus on using artificial intelligence in areas such as water management, irrigation, building materials, architecture, the economics of environmental and natural resources, as well as green energy, environmental engineering, production planning, and materials engineering, economics, and management.
The agreement also includes cooperation on joint research projects, with both universities emphasizing the importance of strengthening Kazakh and Hungarian relations through various mobility programs.
Climate Change and Water Scarcity Solutions
Dr. habil. László Koltai, Dean of the Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering, pointed out during the meeting that collaboration in climate change and water scarcity solutions, as well as material science and technology research, could contribute to the development of innovative solutions necessary for the advancement of water management systems. He made this remark during a discussion with Dr. Kamshat Tussupova, Rector of the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation, Dr. Rita Bodáné Kendrovics, Vice-Dean, and Dr. Monika Pogátsnik, University Coordinator for Central Asian Relations.
The meeting concluded with the agreement that closer cooperation in water management training programs is needed between the two institutions. The joint goal is to ensure that Kazakh and Hungarian students are equipped with the most modern knowledge and skills to address water-related challenges. To this end, they will explore the possibility of introducing joint BSc programs and doctoral programs while emphasizing the importance of aligning training systems.
Dr. Kamshat Tussupova expressed that the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation values the opportunity to cooperate with Obuda University and is working towards creating high-level training and a distinguished research base.
Dr. Rita Bodáné Kendrovics, Director of the Institute of Environmental Engineering and Natural Sciences, emphasized: “Climate change and water scarcity are increasingly significant global challenges. Our collaboration could contribute to finding joint solutions to these problems.”
As a result of the talks, the leadership of both universities agreed to establish a joint working group to further develop the details of the collaboration.
As a result of the new agreements, several developments in Kazakhstan will be carried out with Hungarian participation. The Minister highlighted that the agreement between Obuda University and the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation will further strengthen the scientific and innovative cooperation between the two countries.
Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács shared details about the signed agreement, noting that the collaboration will focus on using artificial intelligence in areas such as water management, irrigation, building materials, architecture, the economics of environmental and natural resources, as well as green energy, environmental engineering, production planning, and materials engineering, economics, and management.
The agreement also includes cooperation on joint research projects, with both universities emphasizing the importance of strengthening Kazakh and Hungarian relations through various mobility programs.
Climate Change and Water Scarcity Solutions
Dr. habil. László Koltai, Dean of the Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering, pointed out during the meeting that collaboration in climate change and water scarcity solutions, as well as material science and technology research, could contribute to the development of innovative solutions necessary for the advancement of water management systems. He made this remark during a discussion with Dr. Kamshat Tussupova, Rector of the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation, Dr. Rita Bodáné Kendrovics, Vice-Dean, and Dr. Monika Pogátsnik, University Coordinator for Central Asian Relations.
The meeting concluded with the agreement that closer cooperation in water management training programs is needed between the two institutions. The joint goal is to ensure that Kazakh and Hungarian students are equipped with the most modern knowledge and skills to address water-related challenges. To this end, they will explore the possibility of introducing joint BSc programs and doctoral programs while emphasizing the importance of aligning training systems.
Dr. Kamshat Tussupova expressed that the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation values the opportunity to cooperate with Obuda University and is working towards creating high-level training and a distinguished research base.
Dr. Rita Bodáné Kendrovics, Director of the Institute of Environmental Engineering and Natural Sciences, emphasized: “Climate change and water scarcity are increasingly significant global challenges. Our collaboration could contribute to finding joint solutions to these problems.”
As a result of the talks, the leadership of both universities agreed to establish a joint working group to further develop the details of the collaboration.
