From Portugal to Petropavlovsk: Professor Dentinho to Teach Students at Kozybayev University

For one month, Kozybayev University will host Professor Tomás Ponce Dentinho on a working visit. He is a renowned scholar in economics and regional development and a representative of the University of the Azores (Portugal). The professor arrived under the program for attracting foreign scholars, implemented with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During his visit, Professor Dentinho will deliver a series of lectures and practical classes for students of the Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, as well as conduct a number of scientific and methodological seminars.

“Our Department of Economics is very active. This year we are launching a double-degree program in Business and Management jointly with our strategic partner, the University of Arizona. We are interested in a strong teaching staff, so we invite you and your colleagues in the fields of economics and business to join our team,” said Chairman of the Board–Rector Erbol Issakaev at the meeting.

In turn, Professor Dentinho noted that this is his third visit to Kazakhstan, but his first to Petropavlovsk. “I was surprised by the cold, snowy weather, but it is more than compensated by the warmth and friendliness of the people,” he said. “I have already met some students and hope to contribute to their education.”

In addition to teaching activities, special attention during the visit will be given to engaging young faculty members and researchers in original scientific research, as well as to participation in international grant programs and research projects. The program includes seminars, round tables, and open lectures on current areas of research and contemporary issues in higher education. The professor will also assist in preparing and publishing research articles in Kazakhstani and international journals with a non-zero impact factor. Professional development activities for faculty and university staff are also planned.

The visit of the foreign scholar marks an important step in the development of international academic cooperation and in strengthening the scientific potential of Kozybayev University.