A forum of rectors of Russia and Kazakhstan was held in the South Ural State University in Chelyabinsk. Heads of leading of neighboring countries' universities, as well as ministers of education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation took part in it.

The Forum Participants discussed the topics in three branches: education as a key factor for increasing the human capital competitiveness, the development and stimulation of innovative activities of modern universities, as well as strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Russia universities.

The Forum also talked about the development of the Olympiad movement, which will lead to discovery of some new young names in science. As an example, the head of the Moscow State University came up with the initiative to create "silicone valleys" in each university, whether they are central or regional universities. 

"Pilot projects of similar training and practical centers are already working in our University in Ust-Kamenogorsk", said Zhasulan Shaimardanov, the rector of D.Serikbaev EKSTU. "Literally in November we will accept a large delegation of scientists and teachers from Novosibirsk to exchange experience in this field."

pon conclusion, the rectors of the East Kazakhstan State Technical University n.a. D.Serikbaev and the South Ural State University signed a Memorandum on joint projects in the field of science and higher education.

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