Two scholars from the United Kingdom have arrived at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University to deliver lectures. Today, Chairman of the Board – Rector Salamat Idrissov welcomed criminology scholars Mark Berry and Carl Berry.
The scholars have arrived at the Faculty of Economics and Law as part of an academic mobility programme. During the meeting, the participants discussed strengthening international academic ties, exchanging experience in education and research, implementing joint research projects, and supporting the publication of young researchers’ academic articles in Scopus-indexed journals.
Professor Mark Berry earned his PhD from Cardiff University, a member of the prestigious Russell Group, which brings together leading research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom. Cardiff University is ranked 179th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Professor Berry currently serves as an Associate Professor at Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom. He has also previously led the BA Criminology programme.
Professor Carl Berry earned his PhD from the University of Bristol, another Russell Group university. The University of Bristol is ranked 57th worldwide and 8th among universities in the United Kingdom. Professor Berry currently works at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol.
The British scholars will deliver lectures at Atyrau University for two weeks. During their academic visit, they will conduct lectures for students in criminology and share their international expertise. They will also hold research seminars for faculty members and provide guidance on developing academic research and writing research articles.
Nearly 30 international professors are expected to deliver lectures at Atyrau University during the 2026–2027 academic year. They will come from countries including Finland, Sweden, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Türkiye, Oman and Bahrain.
