News and announcements on Covid-19
Updates from NU Community COVID-19 Solidarity Initiative
2020, August 3NU Community COVID-19 Solidarity Initiative continues to distribute face masks, thermometers and protective suite sets to the following hospitals here in Nur-Sultan, most of whom are treating COVID-19 patients: National Science Center of Phthisiopulmonology Infectious Disease Hospital City… Read More
The updates of Nazarbayev University Community on actions to address the pandemic
2020, July 17The Nazarbayev University (NU) community has been actively involved in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 since the very beginning of the virus’ entrance into the country. NU contributes to fighting the pandemic by means of… Read More
Updates on the NU Community COVID-19 Solidarity Initiative
2020, June 15Since our last report to you on 5 June, we have decided to allocate funds to purchase 10,000 face masks each to Karagandy and Taraz hospitals as well as 100 distant thermometers. Some of these distant thermometers… Read More
Updates from the NU Community COVID-19 Solidarity Initiative
2020, June 1Since the last report on May 22nd, the Initiative has delivered 36’000 face masks, 5 pneumatic sprays, and 50 plastic face shields produced by NURIS to the Multidisciplinary Regional Hospital of Kyzylorda. During the past week,… Read More
NU researchers to analyze DNA of recovered from COVID-19 patients
2020, May 28Scientists from the National Laboratory of Astana Nazarbayev University are planning to study the DNA of individuals who have had COVID-19 in Kazakhstan. Currently, protocols for biomaterial intake are being developed and blood collection in hospitals has… Read More
The Social Development Fund continues to support health care workers in the fight against a pandemic
2020, May 20The Social Development Fund (SDF) in partnership with the National Volunteer Network continues to implement initiatives to support the frontline healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, NU SDF has brought protective suits… Read More
Zoom-course: Join to become a resilient person
2020, May 18Dear NU Community! When life is challenging, resilience helps us stay safe, well, and effective. Everyone has been impacted by COVID-19. In response, NU School of Medicine is offering an evidence-based yet practical short course to support you through this time… Read More
Updates on the NU COVID-19 Solidarity Initiative
2020, May 15NU Community COVID-19 Solidarity Initiative continues to contribute to the fight against the spread of the pandemic and supporting the frontline healthcare workers. Today 135 socially vulnerable families of hospital workers received food baskets. The lists of families… Read More
NU receives face masks from Tsinghua University
2020, May 12Acknowledging the good and strong partner relationship, Tsinghua University School of Public Policy and Management (PRC) dispatched medical face masks KF94 PM2.5 (made in South Korea) to Nazarbayev University. At its end, NU has transferred these face… Read More
Innovative Learning Hub and Distance Learning at Nazarbayev University
2020, May 6Starting on April 6th, Nazarbayev University began to offer classes in online mode for all of its students. Faculty deliver classes using a range of university learning resources such as Moodle’s BigBlueButton, Zoom, Qualtrics, narrated PowerPoint presentations,… Read More
Note on extended state of emergency and quarantine
2020, May 4Dear NU Community, This is to remind you that according to the decree of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev the state of emergency was extended in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 00:00 on May 11, 2020 Students at schools and universities will continue… Read More
Results of the “Stop Coronavirus” contest
2020, May 4From April 3 to April 17, 2020, the JSC “Science Fund” organized and held the “Stop Coronavirus” contest in order to find effective solutions aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus infection and overcoming its consequences. In… Read More
About UHC operations and additional health services
2020, April 28Dear NU Community, Please, be kindly reminded that the University Health Center (UHC) currently has the working hours from 9 am till 4 pm until further notice on the detailed schedule for May. In case if you need some medical… Read More
UPDATE on UHC operations and health services
2020, April 20Dear NU Community, Please, be kindly informed that the University Health Center (UHC) has the working hours from 9 am till 4 pm starting from April 21st until further notice. In case if you may need some medical assistance,… Read More
Initiatives of the Nazarbayev University Social Development Fund during the pandemic
2020, April 20The Nazarbayev University Social Development Fund has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at supporting the volunteer movement in the country, as well as helping socially vulnerable groups. Like the entire Nazarbayev University community, the Social Development… Read More
Important UPDATES as of 20.04.2020: new set of guidelines for Campus access, and movement within Campus
2020, April 20Dear NU community, As many of you will have seen, the Government of Kazakhstan has issued a new set of guidelines that cautiously loosens restrictions starting tomorrow, allowing certain economic activities to restart, and thus enabling some… Read More
Four projections of the pandemic shown at Nazarbayev University
2020, April 14The researchers from Nazarbayev University Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) have developed 4 strategies for the Coronavirus epidemic in Kazakhstan. Using their recent development, COVID-19 simulator for Kazakhstan, the scientists showed the following results:… Read More
Important UPDATE as of 10.04.2020: on extended state of emergency and quarantine
2020, April 10Dear NU Community, Please, be informed the President Tokayev and the State Commission on preventing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection extended the state of emergency in the Republic of Kazakhstan and quarantine regime in Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Shymkent, and… Read More
Nazarbayev University switches to distance learning
2020, April 6Starting April 6th, the first week of regular classes began for all NU students in an online mode. For all students who needed laptops, Nazarbayev University provided them free of charge. The classes will be delivered using… Read More
Latest Nazarbayev University updates on actions to address the COVID-19 situation
2020, April 4Signaling the threat to public health posed by COVID-19, and following the first casualties recorded in the country, the Government has further stepped up measures designed to limit the spread of the virus by further restricting physical… Read More