The herbarium of the NatureLaB
research laboratory at Astana International University (AIU) has been
officially included in the international Index Herbariorum registry and
registered under the unique acronym AIU. The corresponding information is
published in the global database of botanical collections maintained by the New
York Botanical Garden.
The assignment of the acronym
demonstrates the recognition of the AIU herbarium as an independent scientific
repository of plant specimens that meets international standards for the
classification, collection, and cataloging of flora.
The NatureLaB AIU laboratory focuses on the study
of Kazakhstan's flora, biodiversity conservation, and the development of
fundamental and applied research in plant biology.
The laboratory's key areas of
work include:
• conducting fundamental and applied research in
plant biology with the participation of domestic and international scientists;
• participating in the training of highly
qualified specialists at the undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels, and
developing the research skills of students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty;
• expanding scientific ties with relevant
organizations and research centers;
• organizing international conferences, forums,
and roundtables to discuss and validate scientific results;
• conducting scientific research and collecting
plant materials commissioned by external organizations.
The registration of the AIU
herbarium in Index Herbariorum strengthens the university's position in the
international scientific community and promotes collaboration in botany,
ecology, and natural heritage conservation. By being included in the global catalog,
the collection will be accessible to researchers worldwide, strengthening
academic exchange and supporting global initiatives in the study of flora.
Astana International University
will continue to expand its herbarium collection, implement innovative research
methods, and popularize knowledge about Kazakhstan's plant biodiversity.