For the period from June 4 to June 16, 2012

Within the implementation of the program of Ministry of Education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the attraction of foreign lecturers the Department of International Cooperation of Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrov organizes the visit of foreign lecturers. For the period from June 4 to June 16, 2012 a lecturer from Germany, professor of Dresden Technical University, Doctor of Technical sciences Manfred Schmidt visited Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrov.

The professor gave lectures on “Electrical Power Engineering” discipline at the Energetic faculty of Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrov. Manfred Schmidt noticed an intellectual curiosity and special interest in knowledge of our students. He said that he believes in the youth of Kazakhstan and that the country has a great future. There were many good opinions about the German professor and his lectures. Lectures of Manfred Schmidt left a lasting impression on our listeners.

There were meetings with the University administration, heads of departments and also with the teaching staff of the University. Manfred Schmidt got acquainted with Pavlodar and unusually beautiful sights of the city. He visited the Museum named after Bukhar Zhurau, he especially liked the embankment of the Irtysh river. 

Mr. Schmidt heartily thanked the Kazakhs for the warm welcome. Considering the fact that Kazakhstan and Germany have very warm, friendly relationships, it is necessary to cooperate in the sphere of education, to share experiences, to give talented people, who are interested in studying, an opportunity to go for an internship. The professor expressed his intention for returning to Kazakhstan again.