Студенты Семен Лабодрыга и Глеб Нос завоевали 1 командное место в XVIII Республиканской студенческой предметной олимпиаде по направлению «Специальная педагогика»! Интеллектуальное состязание прошло на базе КРУ им. Ахмет Байтұрсынұлы в г. Костанай. Ребята стали лучшими в конкурентной борьбе среди 14 команд из разных регионов страны. Соревнование проходило в два этапа: участники представили проектное задание «СоциоКвест», а также прошли тестирование на определение уровня теоретических знаний. Наши победители на практике продемонстрировали высокий уровень профессиональной подготовки, мотивации, творческого потенциала и исследовательских навыков. Глеб и Семен обучаются по двудипломной образовательной программе «Специальная педагогика и инклюзивная практика», реализуемой совместно со стратегическим партнером – Университетом Аризоны. Достигнутый результат является еще одним подтверждением эффективности стратегии интернационализации университетов страны. Развитие партнерств и открытие совместных программ с ведущими мировыми вузами, дает ощутимые академические результаты и способствует подготовке конкурентоспособных специалистов. Поздравляем студентов и их научного руководителя старшего преподавателя Бекболатову Б.Е. с этим значимым достижением! Желаем новых научных побед, вдохновения и успешной реализации самых смелых проектов!

More than 30 participants from 8 university teams representing Astana, Almaty, Semey, Karaganda, and Petropavl gathered for the V Republican Olympiad for students of pedagogical specialties, “Abai’s Legacy in 21st Century Pedagogy.” Last year, the team from Kozybayev University became the winner of this olympiad held in Ust-Kamenogorsk, which gave our university the opportunity to host this year’s creative and intellectual competition. According to the rules, however, the host university’s team competed вне конкурса this time. The olympiad was dedicated to the great Kazakh poet, thinker, and mentor Abai Kunanbayev. His legacy is multifaceted and inexhaustible, a sacred treasure of the Kazakh people. No matter how much is said or written about Abai, his works and ideas will continue to inspire new generations of researchers and young people for years to come. This year’s competition brought together knowledge, art, and creative exploration. It consisted of two stages. In the first stage, participants presented short theatrical performances based on historical, literary, or real-life situations that reflected Abai’s pedagogical ideas. The second round, “The Teaching of ‘Tolyk Adam’ as a Model of the Modern Educator,” required participants to deliver concise and meaningful presentations in a TEDx format, exploring this concept. According to the results, the winner of the olympiad was the team from Shakarim University, which confidently completed all stages of the competition, demonstrated the highest level of skill, originality, and professionalism, and was awarded a prize of 200,000 tenge. Congratulations!  

The traditional student olympiad “Pedagogical Aitys” has concluded at the university. It was held for first- and second-year students enrolled in педагогical specialties. The mission of the olympiad was to strengthen the positive perception of the teaching profession, demonstrate students’ professional competencies in pedagogy, and reveal their professional, personal, and creative potential. The event was organized in the format of a quest, where at each stage participants completed various tasks - from presenting their teams to solving tests and demonstrating both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Not only knowledge, but also creativity was evaluated. It is worth noting that teacher training at our university has been conducted since 1937. Over the years, thousands of specialists have graduated and now work in nearly every school across the region. Since 1992, the Pedagogical Aitys has evolved from a good tradition into a true chronicle of the development of national education. This year, the winners were the teams “Pedsovet” (Institute of Language and Literature, RL-24-1) and “Dream Team” (IYa-24-2k). Second place was awarded to the teams: “Til Sheberleri” (KYaL-24k), “C.O.R.E.” (KhB-24k), and “Pedagogical Vanguard” (Institute of Language and Literature, IYa-24). Third place went to: “Skill Up” (Pedagogical Faculty, SPIP-25, NOIP-25, PvO-25), “Otkendin Izbasarlary” (Io-24k), “NewSana” (IYa-24-1k, IYa-24-3k), and “Uly Dala Geographtary” (Go-24k). Congratulations to all participants and winners! We wish you continued growth, confidence in your professional journey, and the determination to become the kind of educators who shape the future, inspire students, and make the world a better place!

A literary and musical evening titled “Manash Kozybayev – a towering figure in historical scholarship” was held at the university museum to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the outstanding scholar. The history of Kozybayev University dates back to 1937, but the year 2003 became especially significant for us - this was when the university was named after Doctor of Historical Sciences, академician of the National Academy of Sciences, and prominent statesman and public figure Manash Kozybayev. Since then, every step of the university has been inseparably linked with the name of this great individual. The ceremonial event brought together scholars, students, as well as representatives of the literary and musical club “Sana.” “We closely cooperate with Kozybayev University. Our mission is to promote the creative heritage of our renowned writers, poets, and musicians. Today, we are taking part in an event dedicated to Manash Kozybayev, who left a profound mark on the country’s history. His legacy is extremely important for the younger generation,” noted Altynai Syzdykova, head of the “Sana” literary and musical club. Among the speakers was also Professor Zhanar Talaspayeva of the Department of Kazakh Philology, who emphasized the significance of the academician’s works for modern Kazakhstani scholarship. The highlight of the evening was the performances by university students. Young talents demonstrated that the image of the academician inspires them toward sincere creativity: poetry and musical pieces filled the hall with an atmosphere of solemnity and springtime inspiration. The academician’s legacy is not only archival documents and monographs, but also a moral compass for the modern generation. For the university’s students, the name of Manash Kozybayev symbolizes integrity, diligence, and boundless love for the Motherland. By studying his biography and works, young people learn the most important lesson: to know their history - thereby standing firmly on their feet and looking confidently into the future.  

Kozybayev University, in collaboration with the University of Arizona, continued its participation in the national educational exhibition Study in Kazakhstan. This time, representatives of the universities visited the southern region of the country, including the cities of Almaty, Kaskelen, Taraz, Shymkent, Turkestan, and Kyzylorda. The exhibitions demonstrated strong interest from school students and their parents, with more than 22,000 prospective applicants attending the events. During the meetings, participants received detailed information about educational programs, admission requirements, and the advantages of studying at the university, including opportunities for double-degree education implemented in partnership with the University of Arizona. Participation in the Study in Kazakhstan exhibition enables the university to expand the geographical scope of its career guidance activities, increase its visibility, and attract motivated applicants interested in obtaining high-quality, internationally oriented education.  

School students from all regions of Kazakhstan who arrived to participate in the Republican Subject Olympiad at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Petropavlovsk visited our university. The Open Day brought together about 170 students from grades 9–11. The participants познакомились with the academic programs of Kozybayev University and double-degree programs with the University of Arizona. They also enjoyed a vibrant creative program, interacted with students, and explored the university’s laboratories. In addition, the school students met with university faculty and learned more about admission requirements, academic programs, grants, as well as study and living conditions in comfortable dormitories. Each faculty and student organization presented their activities. We hope that our young guests will soon join the ranks of Kozybayev University students! We will be happy to welcome everyone to our university community!  

One of the most ambitious international projects in the agricultural sector is gaining momentum in the North Kazakhstan Region. In 2025, with the support of the regional akimat, Kozybayev University, in partnership with Henan Agricultural Investment Group (PRC), launched an initiative to establish the Kazakhstan–China Agrotechnology and Export Development Technopark in the Kyzylzhar District. Today, a delegation from the Chinese partner corporation arrived in the region. During the visit, company representatives met with the regional leadership and visited the university, where they discussed interim results of cooperation and outlined further steps. Henan Agricultural Investment Group is a state-owned full-cycle company operating under the “from field to table” principle. Its activities include grain procurement, dairy and meat processing, development of logistics chains, quality control, implementation of modern agricultural technologies, as well as export-import operations. The technopark project is unique, as it is being implemented for the first time in Central Asia. The investment volume from the Chinese partner is estimated at 10 million US dollars. In a relatively short period, significant preparatory work has been completed: a cooperation agreement has been signed, a 62-hectare land plot has been allocated, and the first batch of seeds—32 varieties of wheat, corn, and soybeans with a total weight of 177 kilograms—has been delivered from China. At the same time, the framework for scientific research on variety testing and breeding has been refined, a plan for the future demonstration park has been developed, and the necessary registration procedures are underway. General Director of Henan Nongtou International Investment Co., Ltd., Tian Jianwei, noted that cooperation with the university has become an important milestone in strengthening partnership relations: “Thanks to the support of the akimat of the North Kazakhstan Region, together with Kozybayev University we have launched extensive cooperation. We have come today to present a brief report on the work completed. Agreements have been signed with universities and research institutes in Henan Province. We have sent to Kazakhstan the first batch of 12 wheat varieties, 18 corn varieties, and 2 soybean varieties. We now plan to inspect the land for the demonstration park, meet your team, and develop a plan for further cooperation.” The future demonstration park is designed as a modern agro-scientific complex with a total construction area of about 35,000 square meters. It will include research laboratories, greenhouse facilities, agricultural processing units, warehouse and logistics infrastructure, as well as administrative buildings and dormitories. The project is of strategic importance for the region. It is expected to attract direct foreign investment, create new jobs, and form production clusters. Particular attention will be paid to seed production, implementation of advanced agricultural technologies, processing of agricultural products, and expansion of greenhouse farming. A key outcome will be the establishment of a sustainable export channel to China, enhancing the competitiveness of agricultural products from the North Kazakhstan Region. In addition to economic benefits, the project will strengthen the university’s scientific and educational base and create a modern demonstration platform for farmers, students, and specialists in the agro-industrial sector. In the long term, the technopark may become one of the key drivers of agricultural development in the region and an important element of international cooperation in agrotechnology, further reinforcing the position of North Kazakhstan as one of the country’s leading agricultural centers.