The university hosted a Futsal Spartakiad among students. The tournament was organized as part of the implementation of Abai Kunanbayev’s creativity promotion concept, “Tolyq Adam”, and was held under the motto “Ystyq Kairat”, symbolizing willpower, the drive to win, and an active life position. The competition featured 8 teams from the faculties, the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Humanities, and the International Campus. The games were intense and spectacular, showcasing a high level of physical and technical preparation of the students, team cohesion, and the desire to achieve excellent results. The semifinal match between the Institute of Language and Literature and the Faculty of Education was particularly thrilling. The regular time ended in a high-scoring draw — 5:5. In extra time, luck favored the Faculty of Education team, who won the post-match penalty shootout 7:6. It is noteworthy that the Faculty of Education team became the futsal champions for the first time in the last five years, demonstrating top sports skills, willpower, and team unity. FICT took second place, and the Institute of Language and Literature players finished third. Individual awards: Best Player: Almat Zhulqarnay (group FKS-22-2қ) Top Scorer (12 goals): Artur Bordunenko (group Y-24-2) Best Goalkeeper: Aslan Baykadamov (group FKS-22-2қ) The Spartakiad helped strengthen interfaculty collaboration, develop students’ sports potential, and form the university team for future participation in national competitions.  

It has become a good tradition at our university to hold the anti-corruption quest game “AntiParaCraft”, aimed at promoting integrity and academic honesty among young people. This time, 7 teams from all faculties and the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Humanities participated, with a total of over 40 participants. During the quest, moving through various campus locations, the students completed tasks designed to foster zero tolerance for corruption within the university and to popularize legal knowledge. Participants presented their anti-corruption trends, solved situational cases on the topic, guessed films, answered questions in a “Quiz Game” format, and even analyzed a humorous income declaration of a fictional official to find inconsistencies. An especially interesting contest was “Detective: Investigation by the Pros”. In this task, teams were presented with a case describing a situation along with a set of clues: screenshots of correspondence, receipts, and photos of “gifts.” The goal was to determine at what point ordinary politeness or friendship crossed the line into a corruption offense. As a result of these intense intellectual and creative competitions, the winners and runners-up were: 1st place – MF 2nd place – FEDT 3rd place – FMNS Congratulations!

The Office of Commercialization of the Department of Science at Kozybayev University held a working meeting "Strategy for the commercialization of University Science" with the university's faculty, doctoral students, and master's students, focusing on the development of commercialization of scientific research. During the meeting, they discussed current challenges and prospects for implementing scientific research in the real economy, the university's role in shaping the region's innovation ecosystem, and the mechanisms for supporting projects from idea to practical implementation. It has been noted that in the context of global transformation, universities around the world are becoming not only educational and research centers, but also active participants in economic processes. The commercialization of scientific results is seen as a tool for increasing the competitiveness of universities, expanding international cooperation, and generating sustainable sources of additional income for the authors of research projects. During the meeting, an example of international cooperation between Kozybayev University and the University of Arizona was presented. This partnership includes the development of joint educational and research programs, as well as the exchange of experience in technology transfer and innovation implementation. The American university's experience demonstrates a systematic approach to commercialization through specialized technology transfer structures, the creation of startups, and the active integration of scientific research into the economy. Special attention was paid to the successful cases of Kozybayev University. In particular, the university's victory in the competition for program-targeted financing in the field of water resources and sustainable water management was noted. The implementation of this project will strengthen scientific research in the field of water security, introduce applied solutions for the region, and expand cooperation with industrial and governmental structures. The example of the university's Water Research and Technology Center was also presented, which became one of the first practices for introducing scientific developments into the real sector and confirmed the demand for university competencies in the market. The meeting highlighted the need to create a sustainable portfolio of commercializable projects, strengthen the interaction between science and business, and increase the involvement of professors and young researchers in the process of applying scientific results. The Department of Science's Commercialization Office will continue its systematic work to support scientific projects, develop partnerships, and create conditions for the effective integration of university science into the regional and national economy.

Students of the Agrotechnology Faculty at Kozybayev University met with the management of LLP “Grain Consortium of Kazakhstan,” the country’s second-largest agroholding. Thomas Dorenwendt, Deputy General Director for Production, shared that the company cultivates approximately 350,000 hectares in the North Kazakhstan and Akmola regions, developing a diversified crop rotation of cereals, legumes, and oilseed crops, achieving an average yield of 20 c/ha. The agroholding’s structure includes six grain elevators with a total capacity of 750,000 tons and two mills, as well as dairy, meat, and pedigree livestock divisions. The production facilities are equipped with modern machinery from leading global brands, and the company actively implements digital technologies. “Large companies like this essentially ensure the national security of the country. We are grateful to the people who lead and work there. Today, we welcome LLP ‘Grain Consortium of Kazakhstan’- the largest agricultural operator in the Republic of Kazakhstan. We have a unique situation: Kozybayev University is the only university in the North Kazakhstan region. This is a great advantage and a huge responsibility because we are responsible for preparing personnel for all sectors of the region. The Agrotechnology Faculty is one of the university’s strongest faculties. We have increased funding for scientific engagement, purchased laboratories worth around 1 billion tenge, and are in the process of accrediting them. Our goal is to help regional agricultural producers solve their problems. For this purpose, we have equipped laboratories with modern analyzers and visited district enterprises,” noted Chairman of the Executive Board - Rector Erbol Issakaev. Currently, the Agrotechnology Faculty has 675 students, 80% of whom study on state grants. Education is provided through six undergraduate and master’s programs. The aim of such meetings is to establish a sustainable “education–production” interaction model, synchronize educational programs with current industry requirements, provide early professional orientation for students, and supply the regional agro-industrial sector with qualified personnel. During the dialogue, mechanisms for implementing dual education, expanding practical training bases and internships, as well as cooperation in laboratory research-including agrochemical, soil, feed, and product quality analysis - were discussed. In the future, a partnership agreement is planned, along with identifying pilot areas for dual education and launching joint applied projects. The meeting marked a step toward systematic and long-term cooperation, focused on practice-oriented specialist training and raising the technological level of the region’s agro-industrial complex.  

A guest lecture for students and a master class for colleagues were delivered at Kozybayev University by Alina Solovyeva -Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan, Excellence in Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, recipient of the Gold Star, the Order “Otan,” and the medal “Eren Enbegi Ushin.” Alina Robertovna is a graduate of our university. She completed the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography with a degree in Geography and Biology. After 32 years, she returned to her alma mater, noting how much the university has transformed and recalling her student years: “Seeing my home university in its current state is truly a pleasure! I graduated in 1994. At that time, a scholarship was enough to buy only five loaves of bread, and our professors would bring us crackers and support us with food. In terms of its atmosphere, dedication to the profession, patriotism, and love for the Motherland, this university is truly the best. Today, I see these traditions embodied: the university leadership fulfills its civic duty and strives to serve the region, children, and the country. Thank you for that!” Alina Solovyeva is a well-known author of Kazakhstani biology textbooks and a number of electronic teaching aids adapted to the updated school curriculum. She holds a Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences degree and currently teaches at School-Gymnasium No. 1 named after A.S. Pushkin in Shymkent. “Over the years, I have become the author of 18 textbooks and teaching manuals published by ‘Atamura,’ used throughout Kazakhstan. Some of them are already out of print. I have more than 100 prize-winning students from various Olympiads, including 3 at the international level and 28 at the national level. For all of this combined, in 2018 I was awarded the title ‘Qazaqstannyn Enbek Eri,’” Alina Robertovna shared. She presented her extensive experience to university faculty members and teachers of the North Kazakhstan region during the master class “Preparing for Olympiads: Effective Strategies for Developing Students’ Olympiad Potential.” A meeting with university students also took place. The life stories of such individuals inspire the younger generation, strengthen their belief in their own abilities, foster a culture of striving for excellence, and reaffirm that a university is not merely a place to earn a diploma, but a space where destinies are shaped, character is formed, and the foundation for great achievements is laid.

A meeting of the Kozybayev Alumni Association was held at Kozybayev University. The Association is becoming an important platform for bringing together graduates of different generations, strengthening ties with their alma mater, and supporting the university’s further development. The event was attended by alumni from various years representing the North Kazakhstan Region and other parts of the country. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Alumni Association was elected. The position was assumed by Ruslan Alishev, Head of the Akim’s Office of the North Kazakhstan Region. Asiya Radchenko, the university’s Chief Archivist, was elected Secretary of the Association. Ruslan Kanatkhanovich expressed confidence that through joint efforts, new Kozybayev Alumni initiatives would be implemented, aimed at developing mentorship, professional networking and experience exchange, establishing student support funds, and promoting the university’s image at regional and international levels. An honorary guest of the meeting was alumna Alina Solovyova — Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan, Distinguished and Honored Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, recipient of the Gold Star and the “Otan” Order, the “Eren Enbegi Ushin” medal, Candidate of Biological Sciences, and author of Kazakhstani biology textbooks. The university takes pride in its graduates who achieve professional excellence and make a significant contribution to the country’s development. In 2026, the university achieved the highest graduate employment rate in the republic — 90%. This result confirms the high quality of specialist training and their strong demand in the labor market. A large-scale Alumni Forum is planned for next year, bringing together representatives of different generations of Kozybayev University graduates. As part of the event, alumni were invited to attend ceremonial activities held at the university. The renovated lecture halls named after Magzhan Zhumabayev and Shokan Ualikhanov were officially reopened. The spaces were fully restored and equipped with modern furniture and technology. In addition, a new comfortable kitchen room for faculty and staff has been opened, equipped with modern appliances and furniture. Plans include creating similar food zones in every academic building, and a coffee shop will open in the new dormitory on M. Zhumabayev Street. Warm words of support were delivered by university veterans, professors, and alumni from different years. They shared memories of their student life and highlighted the positive changes in the university’s infrastructure and educational environment. Such continuity between generations strengthens traditions and fosters a sustainable academic community. An important event of the day was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with Qyzyljar Creative Center. The parties intend to develop partnership projects in creative industries, educational programs, and students’ digital competencies, as well as to implement joint events, startups, and innovative initiatives. The Kozybayev Alumni Association is intended to become a unifying link between generations of graduates, combining talent, experience, and energy for the university’s continued growth and the strengthening of its position at both national and international levels.

A meeting between students and representatives of the Healthcare Department of the North Kazakhstan Region, as well as heads of regional medical organizations, was held at the Medical Faculty of Kozybayev University. The occasion for the dialogue was the discussion of the draft Constitutional Reform of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, participants examined in detail the key areas of the reform, its impact on the healthcare system, issues related to improving the performance of medical organizations, and strengthening the legal foundations of the sector. The speakers paid special attention to the role of youth in shaping future transformations and to the importance of the Constitution as the fundamental document of the state. The Director of the Medical Faculty, Bakhtiyar Serik, emphasized: “Today’s discussion platform is primarily aimed at helping students gain a deeper understanding of the significance of the constitutional reform. In the near future, they will complete their studies and begin their professional careers. As future doctors, they must understand the content and value of this document. For the academic community, education and science remain among the Constitution’s priority areas.” Such events contribute to the development of students’ civic responsibility and highlight the university’s role as an open platform for discussing socially significant initiatives.

The university once again served as a platform for open dialogue. This time, the discussion focused on the new constitutional reform in the country. The meeting with students was attended by the Chairman of the North Kazakhstan Regional Maslikhat, Vladimir Bubenko, and the Chairman of the Public Council of the North Kazakhstan Region, Erlan Tokshalak - members of the Commission on the Constitutional Reform. The new amendments to the Constitution strengthen the role of Parliament, expand citizens’ participation in governance, reinforce the principles of the rule of law, transparency, and government accountability. As noted by the participants of the meeting, the university community has always been the intellectual backbone of society. It is here that the values of legal culture, civic responsibility, and an active civic position among young people are formed. Therefore, discussing the key directions of the country’s development within the academic environment is of particular importance. “The current constitutional process represents a fundamentally new stage. The draft Constitution was prepared by the Commission following extensive public discussions involving citizens, political parties, organizations, and the expert and academic community. It is the result of broad public dialogue and the shared responsibility of the state and society. Over six months, the working group - which included leading legal scholars, experts, representatives of political parties, institutions, and civil society - reviewed more than 2,000 initiatives and proposals submitted by citizens,” said Vladimir Bubenko.

Professor Hulya Kasapoğlu Cengel from Turkey has arrived at Kozybayev University to deliver a series of lectures to students. She is a renowned scholar in the field of philology, a specialist in Turkic languages and culture, and holds a PhD degree. She teaches at Hacı Bayram Veli University (Ankara). Professor Cengel conducts research on the languages of Turkic peoples and the heritage of the figures of the Alash movement. More than 100 of her academic articles have been published in international journals and conference proceedings. “In 2023, I visited Kozybayev University to participate in an event dedicated to the 130th anniversary of Magzhan Zhumabayev. The people of Turkey know and respect Magzhan as a prominent representative of the Alash movement, a talented poet, and a distinguished figure in Kazakh literature. Today, Kozybayev University is recognized as a higher education institution of a high standard. We intend to further expand our cooperation, including in the fields of literary studies and philology,” Professor Hulya Kasapoğlu Cengel noted during her meeting with the university leadership. Her research focuses on Turkic languages and dialects (including the Kipchak group), the history of Turkic linguistics and writing systems. She is actively developing studies in comparative phonology, Turkic written monuments, and literature.   In 2023, by decision of the Academic Council of the university, Professor Hulya Kasapoğlu Cengel was awarded the title of Honorary Professor of the University. During this visit, she will deliver lectures at the Institute of Language and Literature on the works of Magzhan Zhumabayev.