For this purpose, the University on a regular basis, hold a fair of agricultural products, attracting both students and local producers. Shakarim University, positioning itself as a scientific HUB of Abay region, conducts systematic scientific research in the field of food safety and agriculture. For example, the University's strategic partner is the Northwest University of Agriculture and Forestry Technology (China) (https://semgu.kz/en/news/yntymaqtastyqty-nyghaytud...), jointly with which scientific projects are implemented on the basis of the Agrotechnopark, as well as two-diploma educational programs are developed (https://semgu.kz/en/pages/index?pathway=universite...)