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On April 03, 2024, Astana International University hosted a meeting of graduates of pedagogical specialties with the directors and curators of new comfortable schools within the framework of the pilot project "Comfortable School". It is planned to open 24 comfortable schools, which will create almost 90 thousand student places in two shifts. 

During the meeting, issues of employment, admission criteria and working conditions at these schools were discussed. Graduates of Astana International University were provided with lists of new comfortable schools, contact details of curators, as well as instructions on registration for consultation and application. Graduates of the university actively participated in discussions, asked questions, principals and curators of schools accepted the graduates' resumes.

Students of the Higher School of Economics successfully competed in the IV All-Russian Student Olympiad «Entrepreneurship and Management», which was held on March 11-15, 2024 at Tomsk State University (Tomsk, Russian Federation).

A team of 3rd-year students of the EP «6B04114 Management», and EP «6B04117 Economics» consisting of Erzhan Asylym, Amirbek Sultan, Asyrova Zere, Zhunusov Diyaz, Ongarbaeva Aknur, Sultanbekova Alua, Shvedunova Milana under the guidance of Professor Lesbaeva Gulnara Tenelbaevna, sequentially passed all 3 rounds of the Olympics and took individual and team prizes.

Winner - 1st place of the Olympics - Sultanbekova Alua Erkanatovna.

The winners of the 2nd round are Amirbek Sultan, Zhunusov Diyaz, and Sultanbekova Alua (team place).

1st place of the 1st round - Ongarbaeva Aknur, Sultanbekova Alua.

1st place of the 2nd round - Erzhan Asylym, Asyrova Zere, Ongarbaeva Aknur, Shvedunova Milana (team place).

1st place of the III round - Erzhan Asylym, Sultanbekova Alua, Shvedunova Milana.

Congratulations to students and wish them further success and achievements! We thank the management and teaching staff of Tomsk State University for organizing the Olympics and cooperation!

The delegation of Astana International University led by President S.A. Irsaliyev visited the city of Lianyungang in China.

The first meeting of board of directors of the Research Institute of the New Land-Sea Transport Corridor Asia-Europe was held at the Oceanological University of Jiangsu Province, China. The meeting was attended by the head of the city development and reform committee Wei Huai Yu, the president of Astana International University Irsaliyev Serik Aztaevich, the vice-rector of Jiangsu Ocean University Shen Xin, the executive director of the Institute for Strategic Studies of the Belt and Road Initiative of Tsinghua University Shi Zhiqin.

Wei Huaiyu was appointed chairman of the board of directors of the New Asia-Europe Research Institute, Serik Irsaliyev was appointed chairman of the Kazakh branch, and Fan Ziqiang and Kairat Abdrakhmanov were appointed deputy chairmen from the Chinese and Kazakh sides, respectively.

In his speech, Wei Huaiyu briefly spoke about the economic and social development of Lianyungang City, as well as the experience of exchanges and cooperation between Lianyungang City and Kazakhstan. He expressed hope that communication bridges through scientific and cultural activities, by promoting exchanges and cooperation between the political, business and academic societies of Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries and Lianyungang will contribute to the development of the region. Lianyungang will become an international exchange center for countries and regions along the New Asia-Europe Land-Sea Transport Corridor; organizing talent exchange events, training for foreign students from Central Asian countries and other events.

Serik Irsaliyev spoke about the progress of friendly exchanges between China and Kazakhstan in recent years, as well as about joint efforts of establishment of the Asia-Europe Intermodal Transport Corridor Research Institute. He said that we are witnessing the formation of a new global economic and geographical model. The unique advantages of Kazakhstan’s location, as well as China’s formation of a logistics network in countries and regions along the Belt and Road will help strengthen the high quality of container trains on the China-Europe route, the development and participation in the construction of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor, which has provided favorable conditions for construction and development of research institutes. We hope to develop the institute into a platform for collaborative research and learning, exchange of experiences and practices, and creation of development opportunities, and work together to actively promote sustainable economic and human capital development.

Experts and scholars in related fields from Tsinghua University, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyung Economic Development Zone, China-Russia Digital Economy Research Center and SCO International Logistics Park (Lianyungang) were invited to the meeting.

The AIU delegation also visited the port and the Kazakh-Chinese logistics cooperation base in Lianyungang, where employees of JSC KTZ Express organized an excursion and introduced in detail the activities of the joint terminal.

The visit resulted in agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation with the Chinese side in the scientific and educational sphere.

For 3 years, traditionally in the spring, the Higher School of Natural Sciences has been organizing meetings with practicing experienced specialists from production to help the employment of future graduates. Events of this format allow students to get free consultations on job search from leading experts of consulting companies and provide an opportunity to meet students and employers in an informal setting. On March 28, 2024, a meeting was organized with a certified ecologist with 17 years of experience Kasymbekova Saltanat Sainovna, who worked in such top companies as Kazatomprom and KazMunayGas. Saltanat Sainovna shared her experience, spoke about possible areas of work of ecologists, such as an ecologist in production, an environmentalist designer, an ecologist in the civil service, an ecologist a teacher, an ecologist in scientific activities, an ecologist in financial organizations. She shared information on further directions of environmental development in Kazakhstan and spoke about the necessary skills that a qualified ecologist should have for further successful employment of students. She noted that a new direction for ecologists - ESG Ecologist - is now actively developing. Where the ecologist is a key figure for the communication of the company, society and the environment. The students were encouraged and satisfied with the meeting!!

On March 12, an open guest lecture was held by military analyst, expert, former military fighter pilot, reserve colonel Yermek Zhumabekuly Seitbattalov on the topic «Problems of Kazakhstan's national security in the context of modern geopolitics». The lecture was attended by students and teachers of the Higher School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

On March 11, Ambassador of the European Union Kestutis Jankauskas gave a lecture to students of the Higher School of Social Sciences and Humanities on the topic “Geopolitics of Central Asia: priorities and prospects.” The Ambassador shared his experience and observations. Students actively participated in the discussion and asked relevant questions. For the most interesting questions and great activity, students were presented with gifts from the EU Embassy.

On March 26, 2024, the Higher School of Law of Astana International University, together with the NGO “National Movement against Corruption “ZHAGARU”, held a round table on the topic “Strategy for increasing the legal literacy of youth and strengthening trust in law enforcement agencies: a comprehensive solution to the challenges of our time”

The round table was attended by representatives of the Republican public association "National Movement Against Corruption "ZHANARU" Semgaliev Mels Zainullinovich Chairman of the RPA "National Movement Against Corruption "ZHAGARU", Abdykarimov Oralbay Abdykarimovich Honorary Chairman of the RPA "ZHANARU", state and public figure, Mynbay Darkhan Kamzabekuly State and public figure, academician of the Academy of Journalism of Kazakhstan, Mamraev Beibit Baimaganbetovich, deputy chairman of the RPA “ZHANARU”, academician, doctor of sciences, professor.

On behalf of the Higher School of Law of Astana International University Kairat Amangeldinovich Abdrakhmanov, Vice President for International Cooperation and Student Affairs, Marat Amradinovich Alenov, ex-judge, Doctor of Legal Sciences, Professor, Imanbaev Serik Mardenovich Candidate of Legal Sciences, Professor of the University “Turan-Astana”, Akparova Razia Nurpeisovna senior adviser of justice, candidate of legal sciences, professor, Moskal Sergey Ivanovich 3rd year student, Sarsenova Nargiz Syrymkyzy 2nd year student of the Higher School of Law of the International University, etc. took part in the event.

At the round table, issues of the involvement of youth and civil society in the anti-corruption policy of the state were discussed; affirmation in the minds of young people and society as a whole of the irreversibility of the processes of forming a sustainable anti-corruption culture; informing the public about achievements in the field of anti-corruption.

Based on the results of the round table, the following recommendations were developed.

- create Centers for working with the public at the prosecutor's offices of the regions and cities such as Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, communicating the latter's opinion to senior leaders of law enforcement agencies;

- intensify the work of law enforcement agencies to interact and involve the media in their activities;

- organize programs for general legal education of the population, including young people, to highlight new legislation and the results of the work of law enforcement agencies on regional and republican radio and television channels;

In order to increase the level of trust in law enforcement agencies, organize on a systematic basis the following:

- days of remembrance of employees who died in the line of duty;

- days of honoring employees who particularly distinguished themselves in the performance of their official duties;

- law enforcement officers carry out crime prevention activities with the involvement of young people (high school students, college students, higher educational institutions).

- in order to increase the legal literacy of young people, organize seminars and round tables to discuss issues of interaction between the population and law enforcement agencies, including those affecting corruption, and the legislative basis of their activities.

B AIU прошел круглый стол совместно с РОО «Общенациональное движение против коррупции «ЖАҢАРУ»

During an international scientific internship, Bolat Baltabayev, a second-year doctoral student in Management (code of EP 8D04104), visited Tomsk State University. In the process of choosing an educational institution, the doctoral student paid special attention to the presence of a developed infrastructure, the rich history of the university and the high level of the teaching staff. TSU, being recognized in a variety of Russian and international educational ratings, turned out to be an ideal choice. Baltabayev Bolat noted the coordinated and effective work of the entire university staff, its scale, as well as the activity and energy of students. During the internship, in addition to participating in scientific research, the doctoral student actively participated in the organization and holding of the All-Russian Student Olympiad on Management and Entrepreneurship with international participation, acting as an expert, and also conducted lectures and practical classes with students.

Internships abroad provide a unique opportunity to work with outstanding world-class scientists, gain significant experience and support from foreign scientific mentors. This experience contributes to the development of the necessary knowledge for further writing a dissertation and provides a new perspective on the research process.

Astana International University expresses its deep gratitude to the leadership and the entire faculty of Tomsk State University for their cooperation.

Olympiad for students of 1-3 courses in the educational programs "Marketing" and "Management." Want to try your hand at marketing and management? Then join our Olympics, which will be held on April 3 in the vastness of the Higher School of Economics!

What awaits you? Interesting cases and tasks, opportunity to show yourself in the circle of your peers and get feedback from professionals, to win prizes and certificates, as well as expand your professional ties.

Registration is open! Join us to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of marketing challenges and opportunities!

To register, fill in the data at the link: https://forms.gle/QaLkxTbRJJ2RUEREA

On March 4, 2024,  students of School of Natural Sciences presented the results of their scientific research online in the scientific conference “ALL-RUSSIA STUDENTS LOMONOSOV READINGS – 2024” (RF, Petrozavodsk) and were awarded 1st degree diplomas:

1. Abuova Tamiris, Shaltik Asylzhan, Ermek Moldir, Esbay Mayra and Temirbekov Zhanbolat - 3rd year, EP “6B05201 Ecology and environmental management”.

2. Turash Zhuldyzai and Bekbulatova Tomiris - 3rd year student, EP “6B05101 Biology”.

Also, 2nd year students of EP “6B05101 Biology” Kurmetbek Tolganay, Sarimsakova Ayaaulym, Khuangbay Zhuldyz took part in the VII scientific and practical conference “YOUTH SCIENCE - THE FIRST STEP INTO BIG SCIENCE” (RF, March 12, 2024) and were awarded 1st degree diplomas .

We congratulate our students on their success and thank their scientific supervisor - the senior lecturer at the Higher School of Natural Sciences, candidate of biological sciences, Auezova Nurkuigan for guidance and preparation.

Teachers of the Higher School of Natural Sciences of Astana International University conducted career guidance among 11th grade students in several schools of the city.

Senior teacher Karibayeva Madina Kazhimerovna visited the school-gymnasium No. 10 named after Zhumabek Tashenev.

Senior teacher Auyezova Nurkuigan Ahmadinovna visited the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Tami Lyceum School No. 85

Adamzhanova Zhanna Aryntayevna, Associate Professor and Abeuova Saltanat Bolatovna, Acting Associate Professor visited specialized gymnasium No. 81 Astana English School

The event was organized with the aim to present Astana International University and its educational programs to future students , as well as to help schoolkids to decide on their future profession. Students received information about learning opportunities and career prospects in the field of natural sciences and also asked the teachers some questions. This work will help students to make a balanced decision about their future education and professional activities.