NU Annual Research Conference
Empowering Innovation:
Nurturing Kazakhstan’s Next-Gen Researchers
September 17-19, 2025
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We are delighted to invite you to the second Nazarbayev University Annual Research Conference (NUARC-2025), a dynamic event bringing together researchers, scholars, and students from Kazakhstan and beyond. This year’s theme, "Empowering Innovation: Nurturing Kazakhstan’s Next Gen Researchers," highlights the vital role of faculty engagement and hands-on experience in shaping future innovators.

NUARC-2025 offers a rich program of poster presentations, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. Participants will gain valuable insights, enhance research skills, collaborate on new ideas, and reflect on challenges and opportunities in academia.

As society increasingly relies on research-driven solutions, fostering a supportive environment where experienced faculty mentor emerging researchers is more critical than ever. NUARC-2025 provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary exchange, welcoming experts, thought leaders, and developing researchers alike.

Join us for three days of thought-provoking discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking as we work together to advance research and innovation in Kazakhstan and beyond!
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Conference Overview
The Conference will feature plenary sessions, each dedicated to one of our five research priorities
We enthusiastically invite research colleagues from across Kazakhstan to participate and to submit posters showcasing their work within the Conference topics.
Learn how to enhance your research skills with our workshops
Contribute to research discussions that impact Kazakhstan
Experience how young PhD scholars present the impact of their research at the final NU 3MT® (Three Minute Thesis) competition, where participants present their work in just three minutes
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Photo highlights from the NU Annual Research Conference 2024
NU RESEARCH PRIORITIES
New materials &
technologies
AI in
everything
Energy and the environment
Health and Wellbeing
Socio-economic transformation
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Please have a look at the following information before you arrive on campus
Visa Information
Foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa to enter Kazakhstan. However, nationals of some countries are eligible for visa-free entry under specific terms and conditions. To determine if you need a visa and to understand the requirements, please check your country's visa regulations on the official eGov.kz website.

Please use the Visa-migration portal of the RK if you need to apply for visa.
CONTACTS
General inquiries
Phone: +7 7172 69 49 73
Email: arc@nu.edu.kz

Media inquiries
Email: pressa@nu.edu.kz

Address: 53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana, 010000,
Republic of Kazakhstan