Today, Ualikhanov University officially concluded its International Professional Development Summer School, “Bilingualism, Multilingualism, and Clinical Linguistics: Contemporary Research Methods”, celebrating the successful completion of the program with a certificate award ceremony for participants.

During the closing event, Vice Rector for Social and Cultural Development Ardak Kapyshyev thanked the participants for their enthusiasm, active engagement, and commitment throughout the program. He also expressed sincere appreciation to the invited professors whose lectures, seminars, and expert consultations made the Summer School an inspiring academic experience.

Special recognition was given to the distinguished international lecturers - Professor Maria Polinsky (University of Maryland, USA), Professor Olga Dragoy (HSE University, Russia), and Professor Natalia Meir (Bar-Ilan University, Israel). Their outstanding contributions provided participants with valuable insights into cutting-edge research and modern approaches in bilingualism, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and clinical linguistics.

Over the course of the program, the Summer School became more than just a venue for academic learning. It served as a platform for meaningful discussions, new professional connections, international networking, and the exchange of ideas among researchers, educators, and emerging scholars.

Ualikhanov University extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants, speakers, and organizers for making this initiative a success. We are confident that the knowledge gained, collaborations established, and friendships formed during the Summer School will inspire future research, international partnerships, and innovative projects.We wish all participants continued success and look forward to future collaborations.