Scientists from the Karaganda National Research University named after Academician E.A. Buketov held a scientific seminar at AIU

On November 27, 2025, scientists from the Faculty of Biology and Geography of the Karaganda National Research University named after Academician E.A. Buketov visited the Nature Lab research laboratory at Astana International University as part of their scientific collaboration and held a series of scientific and educational events.

Specialists PhD (Biology), Leading Researcher M.Yu. Ishmuratova, PhD (Biology), Head of the Botany Department S.U. Tleukanova, PhD (Biology), and Researcher R.T. Musina held an educational and methodological seminar on "Methods of Microscopic Examination of Plant Objects" for faculty, students, doctoral candidates, and young researchers from the AIU Graduate School of Natural Sciences.

During the seminar, participants:

• learned about methods of microscopic analysis of plant tissues;

• studied approaches to studying the anatomical and morphological structures of plants;

• acquired practical skills in using optical and digital microscopes;

• observed the stages of sample preparation and analysis of microscopic specimens.

The research staff was also introduced to the infrastructure of the Nature Lab laboratory, including equipment for plant genotyping, methods for determining biological activity, and areas of morphological research. The parties discussed prospects for joint research projects, publication preparation, and the exchange of research results.

Astana International University expresses its gratitude to its colleagues from Karaganda National Research University for their fruitful collaboration. The seminar was an important step in strengthening scientific ties between the universities and contributed to the enhancement of the professional competencies of young scientists.

Head of the Nature Lab Laboratory: A.E. Orazov