By decision of the Committee for Quality Assurance in the Sphere of Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the academic title of Associate Professor in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has been conferred upon Natalia Malitskaya. Natalia Vladimirovna holds a PhD (Candidate of Agricultural Sciences). For nearly ten years, she has been teaching at the Faculty of Agrotechnology of our university. She defended her dissertation on the topic: “Key Techniques for Cultivating Transbaikal Knotweed for Fodder in the Arid Conditions of North Kazakhstan.” Natalia Vladimirovna’s research focuses on the highly relevant field of field and meadow forage production for our region. Particular emphasis is placed on improving environmentally friendly technologies for cultivating non-traditional forage crops for fodder and seed production. In addition, she is conducting research on “The Creation of Meadow Communities and the Use of Raw Materials in a Conveyor System for the Production of Preserved Feeds.” We congratulate Natalia Malitskaya on her confident professional growth and wish her continued success in scientific research and teaching!

An eco-fair titled “Darmarka” is being held at Kozybayev University, aimed at fostering a culture of conscious consumption and responsible attitudes toward the environment, in line with the core principles of the nationwide “Taza Qazaqstan” campaign. The initiative is organized jointly with the Association of Environmental Organizations of Kazakhstan, with the support of the Bolashaq branch of the Amanat Party, within the framework of the social project StopMusor. Darmarka is an environmentally friendly event where city residents can bring unwanted but good-quality items free of charge and take items left by others. It is a space for exchange that promotes reuse, waste reduction, and the conservation of natural resources. This approach helps develop social and environmental responsibility and encourages careful treatment of the environment. Students, volunteers, faculty members, and university staff actively participated in the event, along with about 120 schoolchildren and teachers from six city schools, lyceums, and gymnasiums. What can be brought to Darmarka? - clean, wearable clothing;- books (not torn);- toys (clean and not broken), etc. As part of the initiative, a collection of plastic bottles marked 1 and 2 (PET, HDPE) is also being organized. “For the second year in a row, the Department of Geography and Ecology has been holding this initiative within our university. Items can be exchanged or simply left. On the final day, we collect everything that remains and donate it to organizations in need, such as the ‘Mother’s Home.’ The plastic is collected and sent to Raduga KDR for further recycling,” said Asel Bektemirova, Associate Professor of the Department of Geography and Ecology. Darmarka is taking place from January 27 to 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the educational and laboratory building. You still have time to take part!

As part of the “Law and Order” ideology, a meeting was held at the university between students and officers of the North Kazakhstan Region Police Department to discuss issues related to the prevention of offenses among students. The event was aimed at raising young people’s legal awareness, promoting compliance with safety rules, and preventing bullying and extortion. Students were informed that actions such as threats, intimidation of others, and participation in gambling can lead to serious consequences. They were also advised on what measures should be taken if they encounter such situations. “In modern society, phenomena such as bullying, gambling addiction, and extortion are quite common. Through social media, recruitment schemes are widely spread, promising high earnings. Human trafficking carries criminal liability of up to 15 years’ imprisonment. Analysis shows that such crimes are most often committed by organized criminal groups. Women and minors are usually the victims,” noted Ayakoz Baimenova, Major of Police and operational officer of the Unit for Combating Human Trafficking. Students received useful legal information on pressing issues, including criminal offenses and the legal consequences of extortion.

We congratulate you on the inclusion of the peer-reviewed scientific journal “Bulletin of the Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University” in the List of Scientific Publications Recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This marks a significant scientific achievement for the University. Our Bulletin has been included in the List of third-level scientific publications (List 3) recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the publication of the main results of scientific activity in the field of Biological Sciences. This recognition confirms the high scientific quality of the journal’s publications and the contribution of authors, reviewers, and members of the editorial board to the development of the Bulletin of M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University. Inclusion in the List opens up additional opportunities for scientists and researchers to present and disseminate research results in the field of biology within the scientific community of Kazakhstan and abroad. Across all areas of the journal, systematic efforts will continue to further improve the quality of scientific publications and expand international scientific communication with the involvement of scholars from Turkey, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and the United States. We express our gratitude to the University management, the staff of the Department of Biology, the editorial team, as well as all authors, reviewers, and partners for their trust and fruitful cooperation.

Kozybayev University has launched a large-scale career guidance campaign for more than 10,000 school students in southern Kazakhstan. In the Kyzylorda and Turkestan regions, the university team visited 25 localities - from major cities such as Shymkent, Turkestan, and Kyzylorda to small auls. Graduates of schools and colleges received comprehensive information about admission to the university, study conditions, and accommodation in student dormitories. Notably, thanks to the opening of two modern Student Houses at Kozybayev University, accommodation coverage for non-resident students has reached 100%, with even a surplus of available places. In addition, the campus is equipped with a new academic and laboratory building, modern coworking centers, and all the necessary facilities to ensure high-quality education. Prospective students and their parents were also consulted on relocation to Petropavl under the Serpin program, as well as on accommodation and adaptation issues. Currently, more than 150 students are enrolled at Kozybayev University within this program area. In 2024, a regional project office, Serpin Qoldau, was established at the university, bringing together all relevant government bodies. The office conducts profiling, training sessions, language courses, psychological adaptation programs, and supports cultural integration. Third- and fourth-year students are directed to dual education programs and provided with further support until the conclusion of individual employment contracts. To facilitate employment, memorandums have also been signed with the largest employers of the North Kazakhstan region. In addition, the university currently provides temporary dormitory accommodation to graduates of the program. During meetings with school students, special attention was also given to presenting dual-degree educational programs offered jointly with the University of Arizona in the following fields: Information Systems in Management, Biotechnology, Inclusive Education, Business, and Management. This career guidance initiative is an important step toward opening up opportunities for young people from the southern regions of Kazakhstan to access high-quality higher education and pursue professional development at the international level.  

Chairman of the Executive Board - Rector of Kozybayev University, Yerbol Issakayev, joined the Kazakhstani delegation led by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, on a visit to the Discovery Centre (DISC), the largest research and innovation center of AstraZeneca. During the visit, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and AstraZeneca Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding, opening new areas of cooperation in science, research, and innovation. This new stage of partnership предусматривает practical support for the transformation of Kazakhstan’s scientific-educational and healthcare ecosystem. The parties agreed to develop projects aimed at strengthening scientific competencies, introducing technological solutions in medicine, and enhancing the resilience of the national healthcare system. Key areas of cooperation: development of data analysis tools to support scientific research, clinical decision-making, and the formation of an evidence base in healthcare launch of a project to prevent non-communicable diseases among young people, develop skills of responsible attitudes toward health, and strengthen the health of future generations joint projects in the field of ecology and “green” technologies early diagnosis and increased healthcare resilience: implementation of modern approaches to screening and early disease detection, training of specialists, and development of diagnostic infrastructure For our university, such cooperation opens new prospects. We foresee partnership in the areas of: advanced training of physicians social projects environmental projects AstraZeneca continues to invest steadily in cutting-edge science. In 2024, the company allocated more than USD 13 billion to research and development - about a quarter of its annual turnover. Today, its development portfolio includes 191 projects, with scientists working on them in Cambridge and nine other key scientific hubs around the world. More than 2,000 scientists from different countries work at the Cambridge center.

Within the framework of the “Law and Order” concept, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office of the North Kazakhstan Region and the Department of the Penal Enforcement System of the North Kazakhstan Region, a teleconference with students titled “Prevention of Offenses among Youth” was organized at Kozybayev University. During the event, students were able to ознакомиться with real-life stories of convicted individuals who had been held criminally liable for fraud and for planting (hiding) narcotic substances. The convicts shared their personal experiences, spoke about the reasons that led them to commit crimes, and about the severe legal, social, and moral consequences they had to face. According to specialists, young people are especially often pushed toward offenses by the desire for easy money and unemployment. Therefore, such meetings help strengthen the principles of law-abiding behavior among students. “In the region, compared to January of last year, the number of cases of fraud and illegal placement of narcotic substances has decreased by 30–40%. In most cases, offenses are committed by persons aged 18 to 45,” noted Rauan Tuganbay, Prosecutor of Petropavlovsk.   The event contributed to the formation of a responsible attitude among young people toward compliance with legislation, the prevention of unlawful behavior, and the strengthening of the principles of law-abiding conduct.

Kozybayev University has launched a Student Sports League for international students and master’s students. It is being held within the framework of the “Law and Order” ideology and includes four sports: table tennis, chess, volleyball, and basketball. The first competitions were in table tennis. Both young men and young women took up their rackets. As a result, in the individual category, 1st place was taken by Yegor Rokhin (group ISU (US)-24-2a) and Darya Demyanenko (group FL-m-25).   Congratulations!

A delegation of Kozybayev University led by Chairman of the Board–Rector Erbol Isakayev took part in the international educational technology exhibition Bett Show in London. The event brings together representatives of educational institutions, education authorities, teachers, IT specialists, and developers of digital learning solutions from around the world. At the same time, the international Bett UK conference was held, with the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, as one of the speakers. He spoke about reforms in the field of introducing artificial intelligence into university curricula. At the international exhibition, our university presented a number of digital solutions developed by students of the dual-degree program as part of projects aimed at developing the Smart City concept and the digital transformation of the university. Among these developments are applied IT products focused on increasing the efficiency of managing educational and urban processes. One of the key projects was KU Timetable - an automated system for generating class schedules that optimizes the work of academic services, reduces time costs, and minimizes the human factor in planning the educational process. KU Track was also presented - a corporate project management platform designed for creating roadmaps, distributing roles, and monitoring task execution among the university’s functional divisions. The solution contributes to increased transparency and manageability of internal processes. Particular attention was drawn to the District project - a mobile platform for managing condominium facilities, developed according to the technical specifications of the local executive body. The platform creates a unified digital environment for interaction between residents, APO/COC (homeowners’ associations), and the akimat, ensuring transparency of financial operations and improving the quality of housing and коммунal services. As part of the digitalization of the admissions campaign, the university presented the Scroll project - an intelligent admissions chatbot integrated into the official website ku.edu.kz. The service operates 24/7, automating consultations for applicants and significantly reducing the workload on staff during peak admission periods. The implementation of these projects clearly demonstrates the results of Kozybayev University’s international academic cooperation with the University of Arizona.

Kozybayev University demonstrated strong results in the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs’ Ranking of Educational Programs, confirming the competitiveness and practice-oriented nature of specialist training. According to the ranking results: For the second year in a row, 1st place was taken by the educational program “Technology of Livestock Production.” 2nd place was awarded to four of our educational programs: Biology (IP) Russian Language and Literature Special Pedagogy Agronomy 3rd place - Educational Program “Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages.” Another 24 educational programs ranked between 4th and 10th place. One of the ranking indicators is the graduate employment rate. For 12 of our programs, it stands at 100%! These results testify to the high quality of educational programs, their compliance with labor market requirements, and the university’s active interaction with stakeholders. The Atameken NCE ranking is formed taking into account employers’ opinions, graduate employment indicators, and the relevance of educational content, which makes the achieved results especially significant. Kozybayev University continues systematic work on the development of educational programs, the introduction of modern learning technologies, and the strengthening of ties with industry partners, ensuring the training of in-demand and competitive graduates.