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.

The intellectual and research potential of the faculty of Kozybayev University continues to grow! Elena Il, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Food Safety, has been awarded the academic degree of Candidate of Veterinary Sciences. Elena Nikolaevna successfully defended her dissertation at the Chuvash State Agrarian University (Russian Federation). In her research, she conducted a veterinary and sanitary assessment of the quality and safety of milk in high-yield dairy cows with subclinical ketosis. For the first time under production conditions, a scheme for the use of a комплекс of feed additives for the prevention of this condition in cattle was tested and implemented. A relationship between metabolic processes and the organoleptic, physico-chemical indicators and chemical composition of milk was identified. Worldwide, with the growing consumption of dairy products and increasing quality requirements, maintaining the health and productivity of livestock has become a key factor for the sustainable development of animal husbandry. High-yield cows are often prone to metabolic disorders such as subclinical ketosis, which significantly reduces their productivity and increases the risk of disease. Establishing the link between ketosis and milk quality helps in developing strategies for the prevention and treatment of this condition in cows and improves the quality and safety of dairy products. As a result of the research, a Eurasian patent for an invention was obtained (composition of the feed additive “Premix for Dairy Cattle” and confirmation of its effectiveness in preventing subclinical ketosis), as well as a copyright certificate of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Based on the dissertation materials, 16 scientific articles were published, including in journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. For our region, where the agricultural sector has strategic importance, this research is especially relevant and contributes to increasing production efficiency and the economic sustainability of livestock enterprises. We sincerely congratulate Elena Nikolaevna and wish her good health, inspiration, professional growth, successful implementation of her scientific and educational initiatives, and many new achievements in her academic and teaching career!

As part of the Spartakiad among university faculty members and staff, one of the most dynamic and spectacular stages took place - the swimming competition. The participants demonstrated excellent physical fitness, competitive spirit, and true team unity. Seven teams took part in the competition: Faculty of Education, Institute of Language and Literature, Agrotechnological Faculty, Military Department, Administrative and Managerial Personnel, and Faculty of Mathematics, Economics and Natural Sciences. Individual event: 50 m freestyle Men: 1st place - Pavel Moiseev (Administrative and Managerial Personnel) - 32.05 2nd place - Alexander Naumov (Pedagogical Faculty) - 35.16 3rd place - Andrey Glyvyak (Pedagogical Faculty) - 36.28 Women: 1st place - Yuliya Bezushko (Pedagogical Faculty) - 41.18 2nd place - Yevgeniya Sotnichenko (Pedagogical Faculty) - 44.18 3rd place - Sauleish Aubakirova (Institute of Language and Literature) - 01:08.86 4×50 m freestyle relay (mixed): 1st place - Pedagogical Faculty 2nd place - Agrotechnological Faculty 3rd place - Institute of Language and Literature As a result, the overall team winner was the Faculty of Education. The Agrotechnological Faculty took silver, and the Institute of Language and Literature won bronze. The swimming competitions clearly showed that the university’s faculty members and staff are not only professionals in their fields but also active and determined people for whom sport is an important part of life. The Spartakiad continues, with many more exciting stages ahead! We thank all participants for their sportsmanship and great atmosphere!

ozybayev University took an active part in the international education exhibition FIZMAT Education Fair – 2026 held in Almaty. Within the framework of the event, representatives of the university had the opportunity to communicate directly with talented young people from Kazakhstan and 14 foreign countries. The exhibition became an important professional platform for discussing current trends in education and for building a constructive dialogue with prospective students. About 2,600 school students from the regions of Kazakhstan as well as from near and far abroad took part in the fair. Kozybayev University presented its educational programs in a comprehensive manner. Senior school students showed particular interest in the double-degree programs implemented within the framework of the strategic partnership with the University of Arizona. These programs were additionally presented in a workshop format, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of their content and advantages. In addition, visitors were provided with detailed information on academic mobility, international educational opportunities, research areas, and student life.   Participation in international educational events helps strengthen sustainable ties with talented young people and promotes the university’s academic potential and opportunities on a wide scale.

As part of the implementation of the concept to promote the ideology of “Law and Order,” the “Vigor and Health” Spartakiad is continuing. Today, chess competitions were held among faculty members and university staff. Ten teams with a total of 36 participants competed in the tournament. The competitions took place in an atmosphere of intense intellectual sporting rivalry and mutual respect. According to the team standings, the prize places were distributed as follows: 1st place – Faculty of Medicine 2nd place – Pedagogical Faculty  3rd place – Faculty of History, Economics and Law In the individual standings, first place was won by Albina Aizherkenova and Bakhtiyar Serik. The organizers noted the high level of preparation of the chess players, strong interest in this sport, and the active participation of university staff and faculty in the university’s спортив life. It is especially worth noting that chess is a sport accessible to people of all ages and categories, which was once again confirmed by the games of the respected aksakals of the university. The oldest participant of the competition was Professor Viktor Tulaev, who is 85 years old. His participation became a vivid symbol of generational continuity and an undiminished interest in intellectual sport, as well as an example of active longevity, dedication to sport, and university traditions. We congratulate the winners and prize-winners and wish them further success!

The Spartakiad among faculty and staff continues. This time, the athletes competed in the national game of togyzkumalak. A total of seven teams took part, with three players on each team. The winners and prize-winners are as follows: 1st place – the Administrative and Managerial Staff team (Arailym Kurmangaliyeva, Viktor Denisenko, Yerbol Issatayev) 2nd place – the Pedagogical Faculty 3rd place – the Agrotechnological Faculty Congratulations!