Kozybayev University продемонстрировал высокие результаты в Рейтинге образовательных программ НПП «Атамекен», подтвердив конкурентоспособность и практикоориентированность подготовки специалистов. По итогам рейтинга : Второй год подряд 1 место занимает образовательная программа  «Технология производства продуктов животноводства» 2 место у 4 наших образовательных программы: «Биология» (IP) «Русский язык и литература» «Специальная педагогика» «Агрономия» 3 место -  ОП «Иностранный язык: два иностранных языка» Еще 24 образовательные программы вошли в диапазон с 4 по 10 места. Одним из показателей рейтинга является уровень трудоустройства выпускников. На 12 наших программах он соответствует 100%! Такие показатели свидетельствуют о высоком качестве образовательных программ, их соответствии требованиям рынка труда и активном взаимодействии университета со стейкхолдерами. Рейтинг НПП «Атамекен» формируется с учетом мнения работодателей, показателей трудоустройства выпускников и актуальности образовательного контента, что делает достигнутые результаты особенно значимыми. Kozybayev University продолжает системную работу по развитию образовательных программ, внедрению современных технологий обучения и укреплению связей с индустриальными партнерами, обеспечивая подготовку востребованных и конкурентоспособных выпускников.

A joint initiative of the Non-profit limited company “Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University” and the Henan Agricultural Investment Group to establish the Kazakhstan - China Scientific Agricultural Center will give a boost to the development of agriculture in North Kazakhstan, where the agrarian sector plays one of the key roles in the economy. The project предусматривает investments in the development of the agricultural industry, modern infrastructure, transfer of advanced technologies, and training of specialists. This corporation is one of the largest agricultural investment companies in China, offering comprehensive solutions in the agro-industrial complex from production to processing and marketing. The relevant memorandum of cooperation was signed in the PRC in November last year during the visit of a delegation from the North Kazakhstan Region, and already this week Chinese colleagues arrived in Kazakhstan on a return visit. Speaking at the second Forum of Agricultural Workers in Astana, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need for further development of the agro-industrial complex and set a number of tasks aimed at increasing the efficiency of the sector and strengthening the country’s food security. In this regard, the scientific community and agrarians of the Northern region face the task of attracting investments and improving the efficiency of the agro-industrial complex. The launch of the Kazakhstan - China Scientific Agricultural Center will make it possible to conduct research and demonstration projects with their subsequent commercialization in the breeding of cereals, oilseeds, legumes, and forage grasses. The goals also include adapting agriculture to climate change; introducing digitalization in crop monitoring and soil fertility; digitizing processes; using AI and UAVs to forecast yields; ensuring sustainable feed production and processing of agricultural products. Already now, for these purposes, the akimat of the North Kazakhstan Region has allocated a 30-hectare experimental plot; a laboratory complex of Kozybayev University is at the disposal of scientists; teachers and students of the university are involved in the project. The Henan Agricultural Investment Group is entering the project with its own investments (about USD 5 million), machinery, research and expert potential. Seed material has also been provided; modern dormitories will be built and laboratories will be opened. During the visit, the guests met with local executive authorities and agricultural producers, familiarized themselves with the university’s laboratory equipment, and visited agricultural enterprises of the region.   “It is a great honor for us to host representatives of one of the key investment partners of the PRC - a strategic partner of Kazakhstan and our university in the fields of education, science, and agricultural technologies. Our common goal is to build an effective model in which science, production, and investment work as a single system. The project envisages the creation of experimental fields, laboratories, modern infrastructure, and the involvement of university scientists and students. We expect that this will make it possible to form a sustainable export-oriented agricultural platform and expand seed-production acreage to 1,000 hectares. We view such cooperation as a long-term strategic partnership. We are confident that combining the potential of our countries will have a tangible effect on the agro-industrial complex of the region and strengthen Kazakh - Chinese cooperation,” noted Erbol Issakaev, Chairman of the Executive Board - Rector of Kozybayev University, at the meeting with Chinese partners.

The team of Kozybayev University took part in the Forum “Ensuring the Quality of Higher Education: Current State and Development Prospects,” which was held at Nazarbayev University. Our university was represented by Aigul Nurpeisova, Member of the Management Board for Academic Affairs; Mansur Alimkhanov, Member of the Management Board for Internationalization and International Programs; and Marina Pogrebitskaya, Director of the Department of Strategy and Development. The event became a large-scale professional platform for discussing key challenges and new approaches to ensuring the quality of higher and postgraduate education. At the plenary session, with the participation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, issues related to the adoption of the new Law on Artificial Intelligence and the associated changes in the system of higher education and science were discussed. The main focuses of the forum were: - International accreditation and export of educational services Within the framework of workshops by ASIIN, QAA, and NAAR, typical mistakes in preparation for international accreditation, best practices, and the role of external stakeholders in improving the quality of education were examined. - State regulation and academic quality Issues of improving the system of regulation of higher and postgraduate education, as well as modern mechanisms of internal and external quality assurance, were discussed. - Assessment of scientific and research activities Special attention was paid to new approaches to evaluating research outcomes, including in PhD doctoral studies, as well as issues of academic integrity and responsibility in conducting research. - Continuous quality improvement International experts from QAA emphasized the importance of moving from formal evaluation to systemic improvements aimed at the sustainable development of universities. - Digitalization and artificial intelligence The forum confirmed that the quality of higher education today is not a one-time assessment, but a continuous process based on international standards, responsibility, digital solutions, and partnership among all stakeholders.

We congratulate our student Erbol Khamitov on his successful performances at the World Cup stages in Germany! Erbol demonstrated a high level of skill and strong competitive spirit, winning a bronze medal in the 7.5 km event (class LW 12) and a silver medal in the 0.9 km sprint. These achievements represent an important milestone in his preparation for the XIV Winter Paralympic Games. Erbol still has two more World Cup stages ahead in Poland, and we wish him confident starts and new victories. We are proud of our student!

Faculty members and staff of the Admissions and Recruitment Office of Kozybayev University are carrying out extensive career guidance activities in the southern regions of Kazakhstan, in particular in the Turkestan Region, as well as in the cities of Shymkent and Kyzylorda. Prospective students were provided with comprehensive information on admission to the university, study conditions, and accommodation in student dormitories. It is worth noting that, thanks to the opening of two modern Student Houses, the university has achieved 100% dormitory accommodation coverage, with even a surplus of available places. In addition, the campus is equipped with a new academic and laboratory building, modern co-working centers, and all the necessary facilities and equipment to ensure a high-quality educational process. Applicants and their parents received detailed consultations on relocation to Petropavlovsk, accommodation options, and adaptation. During the meetings, special attention was paid to the presentation of dual degree programs implemented in partnership with the University of Arizona. As representatives of the career guidance team emphasized, Kozybayev University actively involves students in international research projects, grant-funded programs, and industrial internships, and also maintains close cooperation with major enterprises of the region, which helps ensure a high level of graduate employment. This career guidance initiative is an important step aimed at opening up opportunities for young people from the southern regions of Kazakhstan to obtain high-quality higher education and pursue professional development at the international level.

We are summing up the results of the Spartakiad “Vigor and Health among Academic Staff and Employees”, held at the university within the framework of the “Law and Order” concept. Futsal Five teams took part in the competition. Matches were held over two days. After intense games in one of the most spectacular sports, the podium was as follows: 1st place – Administrative and Management Personnel (AMP) 2nd place – Agrotechnological faculty3rd place – Military Department Rustem Karimov was named Best Forward, and Omirzak Nurpeis was recognized as the Best Player. Darts Team standings: 1st place – Pedagogical faculty (team members: Ivan Bunyashin, Olga Isaeva)2nd place – Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies3rd place – Administrative and Management Personnel Tug of War: 1st place – Pedagogical faculty 2nd place – Agrotechnological faculty 3rd place – Military Department Based on the results of all eight events and the total points scored, the winners and prizewinners were determined. At the closing ceremony of the Spartakiad “Vigor and Health – 2026”, they received cash prizes from the North Kazakhstan Regional Organization of the Kazakhstan Sectoral Trade Union of Education, Science and Higher Education Workers. Final standings: 5th place – Institute of Language and Literature 4th place – Military Department 3rd place – Administrative and Management Personnel 2nd place – Agrotechnological faculty The absolute winner of the Spartakiad was the Pedagogical faculty! We congratulate all participants and thank them for their active life position, team spirit, fair play, and sincere emotions that filled the university’s sports venues throughout the Spartakiad. You proved that “Vigor and Health” is not just a title, but a way of life that unites faculty and staff, inspiring movement, unity, and the pursuit of victory. May the energy of these competitions become a solid foundation for new achievements both in sports and in professional activities!

Inna Dzhemaledinova, Head of the Anti-Corruption Compliance Service at Kozybayev University, spoke as a presenter at a seminar dedicated to the institutionalization of academic integrity in the university environment. The training event was organized by the Academic Integrity League of the Republic of Kazakhstan and held at Esil University. The first day was intensive and practice-oriented. Participants approached academic integrity not as an abstract ethical concept, but as a manageable system. They examined typical risks and mistakes made by universities in this area, the principles of monitoring by the Academic Integrity League, the role of faculty members in preventing academic misconduct, and other related topics. The second day of the seminar was also highly productive. Discussions focused on the role of administrative staff in shaping a culture of academic integrity. Participants developed a communication plan to promote academic integrity, including the creation of a dedicated website section, analyzed real cases of violations, reviewed the code of honor, and formulated a three-year plan for assessing academic integrity. At the conclusion of the seminar, certificates were awarded to all participants by Akerke Ablaikhan, Deputy Chair of the Committee for Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The seminar became an important platform for professional dialogue and the exchange of practical tools for fostering a culture of integrity in the higher education system. Photos courtesy of the Esil University Press Service.

Students of Kozybayev University brought home four medals from the 35th Winter Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Athletics, held in Astana. The competition featured athletes from 18 regions of the country competing in running events, jumps, throws, combined events, and relays for both men and women. In total, the championship program included 26 individual events and 5 relays. Our athletes delivered an outstanding performance under the guidance of their mentor, the renowned coach and senior lecturer of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Alexander Naumov. Master’s student Nikita Izotov became the national champion in the 800-meter race with a time of 1:52.45. Another student of our university, Kirill Subbotin, finished third in the same event. First-year student Antonina Chernyshova won silver in the 60-meter hurdles, while Arsen Umerzhanov claimed silver in the triple jump (15.31 m). All the athletes study at the Department of Physical Culture and Sports. The 35th Winter Championship of Kazakhstan is a key stage of the 2026 winter season. Based on the results of the competition, the national team roster will be formed for participation in international events, including the Asian Championships. We hope to see our athletes representing Kazakhstan on the national team. Congratulations to our track and field athletes on their success! We wish them good health and new sporting achievements!

The ANK Department held the workshop “Nauryz in a New Way” with the participation of representatives of educational and cultural institutions of the North Kazakhstan Region, structural units of the Regional Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, as well as faculty members and staff of Kozybayev University. History teacher of NIS Petropavl Dilbar Begalina and Head of the ANK Department Lyudmila Grivennaya delivered a presentation of the teaching and methodological guide “Nauryz Meyramy”.   The participants also spoke about the history and specific features of celebrating Nauryz in different countries, the traditions of giving blessings (bata) and shashu, and shared their experience in organizing and holding this favorite holiday of Kazakhstanis. In addition, an interactive session was held to defend the projects “Nauryz Decade.” At the end of the event, all participants received certificates.