The international scientific and practical seminar entitled “Training on the Conservation and Restoration of Manuscripts in the Libraries of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan,” organized by the al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies in cooperation with STERNA Heritage within the framework of the ALIPH 2025–4160 Central Asia Grant and held on May 12–15, 2026, has successfully concluded.

? The project was aimed at studying modern approaches to the preservation, conservation, and restoration of manuscript heritage kept in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well as improving the professional skills of specialists in the field.

? The seminar was conducted by international experts – Nil Baydar, Nikolas Sarris, and Konstantina Papavasileiou.

? The seminar served as an important platform for combining theoretical knowledge with practical training, promoting international exchange of experience, and strengthening cooperation among specialists in the field.

✅ The international scientific and practical seminar organized by the al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies in cooperation with STERNA Heritage within the framework of the ALIPH 2025–4160 Central Asia Grant, held on May 12–15, 2026, continues its work.

? The project is aimed at studying modern approaches to the preservation, conservation, and restoration of manuscript heritage kept in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well as enhancing the professional skills of specialists in the field.

? On the second day of the seminar, discussions focused on binding systems, the structure of manuscripts, book structures and binding components, as well as binding terminology. The sessions were conducted by international specialists – Nil Baydar, Nikolas Sarris, and Konstantina Papavasileiou.

? The second day of the seminar combined theoretical knowledge with practical training sessions and continued the exchange of international experience among participants.

?An international scientific-practical seminar entitled Manuscript Conservation and Preservation Training in Libraries of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan was organized from May 12–15, 2026, within the framework of the ALIPH 2025–4160 Central Asia Grant in cooperation with the al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies & STERNA Heritage.
?This project is aimed at preserving the manuscript heritage kept in libraries and research centers of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, studying modern methods of conservation and restoration, and improving the professional skills of specialists in the field.
?On the first day of the seminar, participants attended theoretical and practical sessions devoted to the fundamental principles of manuscript conservation and preservation.
?Unlike traditional lecture-based classes, the seminar serves as an important platform for integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills and for promoting international exchange of professional experience among specialists in the field.

Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences in cooperation with the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies will hold the 21^st International Scientific Conference for Orientalists named after Academician Ubaydulla Karimov on April 15, 2026. The organizers invite postgraduate and doctoral students as well as independent researchers conducting research in the field of history, culture, economy of eastern countries, source studies, conservation and restoration of manuscripts, Islamic studies, and textual studies to participate in the international         conference. Although the conference is aimed at young researchers, there is no age limit for other participants. The articles can be submitted in Uzbek, English, and Russian languages until March 1, 2026, within 5–10-page limits. The total time allotted to each speaker is 10 minutes.

Requirements for submissions:

 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

UNDER THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

  INFORMATIONAL LETTER

The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs about the upcoming II Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan with international participation, dedicated to the UNESCO theme “Trust, Transformation and the Future: The Science We Need by 2050”, announced on the occasion of the World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10, 2025.

The II Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan will be held on December 11–12, 2025, in Almaty, at 28 Shevchenko Street, “Gylym Ordasy” building, and across five universities of Almaty.

Objectives of the Congress:

• Create a sustainable platform for dialogue and exchange of scientific achievements of young scientists in various fields of science.
• Development of research skills of young scientists at the international and interdisciplinary levels.
• Popularization of scientific knowledge and the latest achievements, drawing attention to the outcomes of young researchers’ work.
• Promotion of professional growth of young scientists and encourage their active involvement in fundamental and applied research.
• Discussion of current issues in the social and professional life of young scientists and to develop recommendations for their resolution.

The Congress will be a great opportunity for young scientists to present their work to a wide audience. Within the framework of the Congress, it is planned to hold a plenary forum session with the participation of laureates of prestigious international scientific prizes (Nobel, Fields, Abel, Breakthrough Prize, USERN etc.), five thematic scientific conferences, as well as a round table and a foresight session, which will be attended by leading young scientists from Kazakhstan and foreign countries.

Scientific conferences will be held in the following areas:

1. ABOUT NATURAL SCIENCES.
2. ABOUT EARTH, SPACE, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
3. ABOUT AGROBIORESOURCES AND ECOLOGY.
4. ABOUT LIFE AND HEALTH.
5. ABOUT EDUCATION AND CIVIL SOCIETY.

A roundtable discussion titled “Kazakhstan Foresight: The Science We Need by 2050” will be held as part of the Congress program.

The scientific conferences and the roundtable will take place at leading universities of Almaty.

The plenary forum will feature a panel discussion with the participation of prominent young scientists and key representatives of the scientific community.

The congress is attended by the chairmen of the Councils of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan, talented young scientists, researchers successfully working in foreign countries, heads of universities and scientific organizations, members of the National Council for Science and Technology under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Kurultai, chairmen and members of the National Tax Service.

Key events within the framework of the Congress:

• “Academy Most Cited Researcher Award” honoring outstanding young scientists of Kazakhstan.
• Master classes and workshops from leading local and foreign scientists.
• Networking sessions for young researchers.

In addition, a scientific and educational exhibition showcasing the latest innovative developments by young scientists will be organized in the main hall of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

For more information, please contact - Dr. Anar Mukhtarova, Head of the Centre of Scientific-technical cooperation of NAS RK, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
tel.: +77773683883 (WhatsApp).

Sincerely,

Organizing Committee of the

II Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan