On the eve of the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan, a ceremonial event was held at the university to award A.S. Pushkin scholarships to students. The founder of the scholarship is the Omsk Regional Public Organization “Ch. Valikhanov Center for Russian-Kazakh Friendship” (Russia). Five students of our university received one-time scholarships in the amount of 50,000, 30,000, and 20,000 tenge. They are winners and prize holders of the essay competition dedicated to the works of A.S. Pushkin, as well as active members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan department: Karlygash Karatayeva – 1st place Pavel Lysenko – 2nd place Anastasia Razhanova – 3rd place Chingiz Shitkanov and Georgy Komarov – active members of the Student Scientific Society The scholarships were presented by Makhabbat Kopturov, Chairman of the Board of the “Ch. Valikhanov Center for Russian-Kazakh Friendship.” The event was also attended by Rustam Gerasimchuk, Deputy Minister of Internal Policy of the Omsk Region. At the event, Kemel Ospanov, Head of the “Kogamdyk Kelisim” Public Institution of the Internal Policy Department, spoke about cross-border Kazakhstan–Russia cooperation and the preservation of cultural heritage in North Kazakhstan. It is worth noting that Kozybayev University actively develops international cooperation in education and science, implements academic mobility programs, joint educational initiatives, and research projects. Memorandums have been signed with 50 Russian universities and research centers, including 7 from the Omsk Region, Russian Federation. We congratulate our students on receiving these scholarships! We thank our colleagues from Omsk for their cooperation!

Advisor to the President of Nazarbayev University, Kanat Baigarin, visited our university. The visit was focused on issues of mutual cooperation in academic, scientific, and other areas. It is especially encouraging that our university will become the first regional university with which Nazarbayev University has begun to build such a partnership. Kanat Abdualievich familiarized himself with our laboratory facilities and classroom infrastructure, and met with our researchers and teaching staff. Among the priority areas of cooperation are: Joint research and implementation of scientific projects in the fields of ecology and agroecology, food security, water resources, and more Shared use of laboratory facilities Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals Preparation of scientific articles for indexed journals Internships, training, and professional development of academic staff All of this will ultimately have a positive impact on the quality of student training and the level of faculty qualifications. For us, as a regional university, the transfer of Nazarbayev University’s experience will enable us to reach a fundamentally new level, strengthening our research capacity. It will become a powerful driver for the development of science and academic activity in the northern region of the country, lay the foundation for knowledge exchange and joint projects, and improve the quality of education. We express our gratitude to the leadership of Nazarbayev University for these opportunities and look forward to further fruitful cooperation!

Students of our university достойно represented the institution at the XVIII Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the group of educational programs “Training of Chemistry Teachers,” which was held at the Caspian University of Technology and Engineering named after Sh. Yessenov. The Olympiad brought together the strongest students of pedagogical fields from across Kazakhstan and became a platform for demonstrating deep theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies of future chemistry teachers. According to the results of the competition, our university team took an honorable 3rd place, confirming a high level of training and competitiveness at the national level. The team included Anna Solonenko (group KhB-23) and Valeria Astapova (group KhB-22), who also won 3rd place in the individual ranking. The students were trained under the supervision of Senior Lecturer Dmitry Mokshin. Our students from the Department of Physical Culture and Sports also performed successfully at the Republican Olympiad in the discipline “Methods of Teaching Initial Military Training.” They took an honorable 3rd place among 13 teams from all regions of the country. The Olympiad was held at M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz University. The prize winners were: Rasul Kassenov (group FKNVP-22), Anatoly Pipko (group FKNVP-23), and Kaisar Musin (group FKNVP-23). Supervisors: Senior Lecturers Ivan Bunyashin and Alexey Gorokhov. We congratulate our students and their supervisors on their well-deserved victory! We wish them further success, new achievements, and bright victories in their professional journey!

For our university, developing cooperation with employers and introducing practice-oriented learning technologies is one of the key priorities. A vivid example of this is the opening of a newly renovated 1C accounting classroom at the university in partnership with 1C: Kazakhstan and with the support of regional business representatives. The university received 15 computers with the necessary software, as well as equipment and educational materials for mastering modern accounting knowledge and skills. Our goal is to train specialists who are in demand in the labor market. Thanks to this оснащение, students now have an additional competitive advantage, since 1C is an essential tool for any company. Our graduates will not need to take additional costly courses, as they will acquire all the necessary 1C knowledge within the walls of their alma mater free of charge. As early as their 3rd–4th year, students can study relevant disciplines, pass an exam, and obtain the “1C: Professional” certificate. Our university has been cooperating with 1C: Kazakhstan for many years, and since 2021, more than 100 students have been certified. Three of our instructors have completed retraining and obtained the right to teach this course. “The opening of this classroom is not only an upgrade of the material and technical base, but also the creation of a modern educational environment максимально приближенной к реальным условиям профессиональной деятельности. I would like to express special gratitude to 1C: Kazakhstan, as well as to our business partners. Your contribution is an investment in the future of our students! I am confident that the new classroom will become a platform for developing professional competencies, enabling students not only to gain theoretical knowledge but also to master modern digital accounting tools, obtain certification, and confidently build their careers,” noted Chairman of the Executive Board - Rector Yerbol Issakayev.

By the order of the Chairman of the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the academic title of Associate Professor (Docent) in the scientific field of “Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Information Technologies” has been awarded to Galina Savostina. Galina Vladimirovna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy and Radio Electronics of the Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies at Kozybayev University. She holds a PhD degree. In addition, she is a certified instructor of the Huawei ICT Academy and, in 2025, was recognized as “Instructor of the Year” within this program. She is actively engaged in research activities. She has authored about 36 publications, including 5 articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases, holds a utility model certificate, and is a co-author of several учебных пособий (teaching manuals). She has also participated in the implementation of grant-funded initiatives, including academic leadership development programs. Special attention in her work is given to the development of students’ digital competencies and the integration of modern educational technologies, including the AI-Sana initiative. Congratulations to Galina Vladimirovna! May there be many more bright scientific discoveries, talented students, and bold ideas ahead that shape the future. We wish her inexhaustible energy, inspiration, and the achievement of new professional heights!

By the order of the Chairman of the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the academic title of Associate Professor (Docent) in the scientific field of “Chemical Sciences” has been awarded to Vitaly Tyukanko. Vitaly Yuryevich is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Kozybayev University. He holds a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree and a PhD, and is the recipient of the “Best Researcher – 2025” award from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He currently leads a grant-funded project on the development of a technology for processing rotational composites based on recycled polyethylene for the production of a wide range of technical products. The project, with a total budget of 120 million tenge, is planned for 2025–2027 and is being implemented in cooperation with the Solid State Physics Laboratory of the Astana Branch of the Institute of Nuclear Physics and the Kazakh National Research Technical University. The industrial testing of the proposed processing technology will be carried out by AVAGRO LLP. We wish Vitaly Yuryevich continued confidence in moving forward, conquering new heights and opening new horizons of opportunity! May inspiration never leave him, and may his energy and inner strength help bring the boldest ideas and large-scale projects to life. We wish that his scientific work continues to generate significant breakthroughs, leaving a lasting impact on the development of science and inspiring others to achieve new accomplishments.

A round table titled “The Contribution of Universities to the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals” was held in Astana, bringing together representatives of government bodies, international organizations, and higher education institutions from across the country. Among the participants was Anna Kornilova, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and a member of the Sustainable Development Coordination Group at Kozybayev University. The event focused on current issues related to integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the educational and research activities of universities, developing ESG competencies, and expanding the role of higher education institutions in ensuring sustainable development. The program also included interactive group work, during which participants discussed key areas for the transformation of higher education: embedding sustainable development principles into university governance, improving research, building future-oriented competencies, strengthening the role of students, creating an inclusive environment, as well as expanding partnerships and developing human capital. As a result of the discussions, practical recommendations were developed to enhance the contribution of universities to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The participation of university representatives in such events promotes the exchange of experience, strengthens interuniversity and international cooperation, and supports the implementation of modern approaches to sustainable development in the educational and research activities of Kozybayev University.