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.

The external expert commission of the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) has begun its work at Kozybayev University. The visit is taking place from April 14 to 16 as part of the specialized accreditation of educational programs. Over the course of three days, the experts will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the quality of program implementation, teaching and methodological support, research activities, academic staff potential, and the university’s material and technical resources. The educational programs undergoing specialized accreditation includeAgronomy, Forest Resources and Forestry, Biology, Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages, Russian Language and Literature, Kazakh Language and Literature, Philology, General Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemical Expertise and Analytical Production Control, Food Safety, and Plant Science and Technology. The work of the external expert commission is an important stage in confirming the high quality of educational services, compliance with international standards, and the further development of the academic potential of Kozybayev University.  

A book has always remained not only a source of knowledge, but also a space of inner freedom capable of supporting a person, inspiring them to rethink their life path, and strengthening their aspiration for personal growth. With the support of the representative of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the North Kazakhstan Region, Zhanat Zhumabayev, the Kozybayev University Library donated around 700 copies of fiction, educational, and informative literature to Institution No. 50 (the women’s correctional facility). These publications are intended to broaden horizons, foster an interest in reading, and create opportunities for the self-education of inmates. The donated books are meant to contribute to their intellectual development and fill everyday life with new meaning through dialogue with literature. Such initiatives reflect the library’s important social mission as an institution of culture and enlightenment - to serve as a guide to knowledge, humanistic values, and spiritual support for everyone, regardless of life circumstances. By promoting a culture of reading, we create opportunities for inner development, hope, and new points of reference.

  As part of the China International Education Exhibition, a meeting was held between the delegation led by Gulzat Kobenova, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of Kozybayev University, and the delegation of the Henan Agricultural Investment Group headed by CEO Chen Huaian. The parties discussed the implementation of the project “Kazakh-Chinese Technopark of Agricultural Technologies and Export Development”, as well as prospects for further deepening cooperation in agriculture, science, and technology. The project is being implemented with the support of the Akimat of North Kazakhstan Region, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with the direct participation of Kozybayev University as the main platform for practical implementation. Preparatory work, scientific support, and the organization of pilot agricultural activities are already being carried out at the university. In November 2025, during the visit of the North Kazakhstan Region delegation to China under the leadership of Akim Gaukyez Nurmukhambetov, a memorandum of cooperation was signed in Beijing between the university and the Henan Agricultural Investment Group. This became the foundation for the practical launch of the project. Over the course of one and a half years, the Chinese company conducted a comparative analysis of conditions in several countries, including Uzbekistan, Malaysia, and Kyrgyzstan. Taking into account the support of the regional akimat, as well as the university’s scientific potential and infrastructure base, the decision was made to implement the project specifically in the North Kazakhstan Region. For these purposes, the regional akimat allocated a 61-hectare land plot to the university and provided organizational and infrastructural support. The project is being carried out with the support of the Ministry and is aimed at strengthening the scientific base, introducing advanced agricultural technologies, and training highly qualified specialists. The Henan Agricultural Investment Group is one of the largest state-owned enterprises in Henan Province and one of China’s leading agricultural corporations. The company’s annual turnover exceeds USD 20 billion, and the group includes more than 170 subsidiaries, covering the full spectrum of agro-industrial activities. The project will be implemented in two stages. The first stage предусматривает the creation of the technopark’s infrastructure, the formation of a research and production base, and the introduction of advanced technologies. The investment volume from the Chinese partner will amount to approximately USD 10 million. The planned construction area is around 35,000 square meters, including warehouse complexes, research and administrative buildings, dormitories, infrastructure for agricultural machinery, and modern greenhouse facilities. At this stage, Kozybayev University and the Henan Agricultural Investment Group will establish a joint venture responsible for the construction, management, and further development of the technopark, ensuring its efficient and sustainable operation. The university, in turn, will provide scientific support, including research activities, pilot and demonstration projects, development of technological solutions, data processing, technology transfer, and specialist training. The key areas of project implementation include: plant breeding and seed production; increasing crop yields; introducing mechanization, automation, and digital technologies; applying intelligent solutions, including artificial intelligence technologies; and developing agricultural processing and export chains. At a later stage, further investments are planned for deep agricultural processing, expansion of the agro-industrial value chain, and the formation of a modern high-value-added agricultural industrial cluster. Speaking at the ceremony honoring scientists, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized: “The scientific potential must be used effectively for the benefit of the country. The discoveries of our scientists should not remain merely office achievements. We need projects that deliver concrete results and can be introduced into production. In short, science must serve the needs of the economy and society.” The implementation of this project fully aligns with these objectives and will have a comprehensive impact on the development of Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector, including: strengthening the country’s food security; accelerating agricultural modernization; developing the agro-industrial chain and deep processing; increasing export potential; creating new jobs and supporting regional economic growth; and strengthening the scientific and educational base. This project is the first comprehensive initiative of its kind in Central Asia, implemented with the participation of regional authorities, a university, and a major Chinese investment company, combining investment, science, and technology. The project is currently in the implementation stage and is being carried out at Kozybayev