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.  

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!