BRINGING SCIENCE AND PRACTICE TOGETHER
Kazakh National Agrarian Research University hosted an academic meeting with Professor Ni Yunqing of Shihezi University.
Organised by the Department of Food Technology and Safety within the Faculty of Engineering Technologies, the event aimed to strengthen international academic and research ties, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and introduce students to current research in food technology.
During his visit, the professor toured the university’s Kazakhstan–Japan Centre, Water Hub, and Reference Laboratory to learn about their work.
Ni Yunqing delivered a guest lecture entitled “The Effects of Probiotics on Health” to students and faculty members. He discussed the role of beneficial microorganisms in maintaining human health, current research directions, and their importance in the development of functional foods.
The lecture highlighted the connections between food technology and microbiology, healthy nutrition, and the practical application of research findings. Participants explored research on probiotics and deepened their understanding of how food affects human health.
The meeting enabled the visiting scholar to share his expertise and helped students broaden their professional perspectives. Such events strengthen the links between education and research at the university and contribute to the training of future professionals.