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Dear colleagues and friends!

📢 We present to your attention the Astana International University news digest for October! Don't miss the highlights of the past month! 

🎬 Enjoy watching!

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Ermek Ispanov, a second-year student of the DS-23B group and a participant in the business-incubator of Astana International University, successfully presented his EcoLight UV project at the Red Bull Basement 2024 business Ideas competition. Thanks to the unique concept and innovative approach, his project was included in the TOP 20 best startups of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

EcoLight UV is a street lighting system with integrated ultraviolet modules designed to safely kill insects, which allows you to create a comfortable environment in public places. Unlike traditional chemical insecticides, EcoLight UV is safe for the environment and people. The project is aimed at the local, commercial and private sectors, as well as the developer market, positioning itself as an environmentally friendly and effective alternative for a modern city.

We wish Ispanov Ermek further success in the implementation of the startup project!

In the 2024-2025 academic year, Bolat Aituar, a student of Astana International University under the International Business program, participates in the academic mobility program in Poland. As part of this program, he spends the first semester at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan.

According to Bolat, studying here is a unique experience. During the first months of his stay in Poland, he gained valuable independent living skills, significantly improved his English and began to study Polish. Students from different parts of the world study at Adam Mickiewicz University: Kazakhstan, China, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Spain, France, Germany and other European countries. This international environment creates excellent conditions for cultural exchange and broadening horizons.

The academic mobility program opens up many opportunities for personal and professional growth, exploring new cultures and expanding social ties. Bolat expresses gratitude to the University for the opportunities and inspiration for further development!

On October 22, the Republican oratory contest "Dilmar" was held in Almaty at SDU University, which was attended by university students from all over the country. 🎓 The competition included five stages in which participants demonstrated their knowledge and skills using wise sayings of Kazakh biys and speakers, developing thoughts on a given topic and showing resourcefulness and wit at the right moments. 💡

Our university was represented by a 1st-year student of the educational program 6B01707 "Kazakh language and literature," Nasihatuly Seifullin, who took the honorable 2nd place, adequately representing our university at the national level. 🏆

The competition was held at a high level, giving participants not only the opportunity to compete but also becoming a training ground that helped everyone develop their public speaking skills. Each contestant was charged with positive emotions, and the audience was inspired by the skill of the performances. 😊

Congratulations to Nasihatuly Seifullin on his well-deserved victory and we wish him new achievements and success! 🎉

On October 24, a ceremony was held to honor volunteers 🎉 who made significant contributions to organizing the Leaders’ Forum on Volunteer Movements of the member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held from October 3 to 4. These volunteers fulfilled crucial organizational tasks that greatly contributed to the event's success. 🏆

Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aizada Kurmanova, presented volunteers with letters of gratitude from the Ministry, while Deputy Secretary General of CICA, Zhang Lin, conveyed letters of appreciation on behalf of the CICA Secretariat. 📜 Each volunteer also received a certificate from the National Volunteer Network, officially recording their volunteer hours. 🎖️

One of our university's students, Darina Mayorova, who studies in the 6B01506 Mathematics program, played a particularly valuable role in this event. 🌟 Darina accompanied the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, assisting with navigation, comfort, and organizational tasks throughout the forum. This experience not only allowed her to contribute to an important international event but also to represent her country on the global stage. 🌍 It further demonstrated how volunteer work can strengthen diplomacy and foster international relations.

Our university is proud of the achievements of its students 🎓 and extends heartfelt thanks to them for their active involvement and high level of professionalism! 👏

On October 29, 2024, PhD, senior lecturer at the University Sadykov Zh.A. organized a field lesson at the State Military Historical Museum of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan for students of the 3rd year of the OP "Recreational Geography and Tourism" groups RGiT 22A, RGiT 22B in the discipline "Organization of activities of tourism industry enterprises". The Military History Museum is distinguished by its unique halls, which complement the structural and architectural appearance of the building with their expositions. In the museum, students saw: the hall of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the hall of periodic exhibitions, the hall of Antiquity – XIX century, the hall of military history of the XX century, the hall of weapons of the XX-XXI century, the hall of fine arts, as well as the atrium "History of military affairs of Kazakhstan". The Military History Museum of the Armed Forces has collected about 6,000 exhibits, including rare and especially valuable historical and cultural monuments, ammunition of Kazakh soldiers from the Stone Age to the present day. Weapons and paintings, historical documents and photographs of events. The students touched the history in the literal sense, as there is a lot not only to see, but also to touch and listen to. All the objects that are in the museum building tell about the military history of the Republic of Kazakhstan, starting from ancient times and ending with the present. During the tour, the students got acquainted with the museum's exhibits, asked their questions and thanked the museum staff for a useful and interesting tour.

Dear graduate students!

We invite you to a meeting with a representative of JSC "Financial Center" on the issues of mandatory grant processing!

Topic: "Mandatory grant processing"

Speaker: Serikkali Akzira Serikkalikyzy

The leading specialist of JSC "Financial Center"

For graduates of Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral studies in 2025

VENUE: Assembly Hall, 213

Date: 31.10.2024

Time: 15:00, 16.00

A unique open session was held at Astana International University, dedicated to the topic of "Digital Storytelling in English and Chinese," led by lecturer and mentor Dinara Kaharman. The goal of the event was to teach students to effectively use modern digital tools for creating creative stories in both languages.

💬🎬 The interactive format of the session allowed students not only to discuss important aspects of digital storytelling but also to work on practical tasks, gaining valuable experience. The integration of English and Chinese offered unique opportunities to develop intercultural communication skills and deepen language proficiency.

📈🔍 Enhancing language and digital literacy was a key outcome of the event. Students were able to apply their knowledge in practice, gaining confidence in both language and technical skills essential in today’s educational environment.

✨💡 This session became a landmark event for students, helping them broaden their horizons in learning foreign languages and explore new methods of digital learning.

🌟 On October 22-23, Astana International University hosted a large-scale seminar for teachers of humanities, dedicated to preparing schoolchildren for Olympiads in Kazakh and Russian languages and literature. The event brought together teachers from all regions of the country! 🎉

🎯 The purpose of the seminar is to help teachers raise their professional skills to a new level and equip them with the tools needed to prepare students for the Olympiads. Participants had the opportunity to listen to presentations from the leading educators at AIU: Associate Professor and Candidate of Philological Sciences, Rezuanova Galiyabana Kabievna; Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor, Abzhakov Talgatbek Duisenbekovich; and Senior Lecturer and Candidate of Philological Sciences, Abildinova Zhanar Berikovna. 🏆

💡 The seminar program included practical workshops where teachers learned to:

• competently write research papers and inspire students to explore science 🔍;
• create high-quality essays that meet modern requirements and evaluation criteria 📝;
• avoid common mistakes students often make during Olympiads 🚫.

🌈 The conclusion of the seminar was especially rewarding: participants expressed heartfelt thanks to AIU educators for their helpful, informative presentations and voiced interest in AIU’s academic programs and student life. Many even promised to share these exciting opportunities with their students! 🎓

🌍 The seminar not only strengthened ties between educational institutions nationwide but also opened new avenues for cooperation and knowledge exchange, inspiring teachers to grow and develop alongside Astana International University. 🌱

An exhibition dedicated to the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been opened at Astana International University. The exposition, located in the reading room of Building 1, is a collection of materials highlighting key moments in the history and achievements of our country. 📚🖼️

At the exhibition, you can see a variety of books, documents and photographs that emphasize the importance of Republic Day and its role in shaping modern Kazakhstan. This initiative is aimed at deepening the knowledge of students and teachers about the cultural heritage and history of our people. 🎓🌍

We invite everyone to visit the exhibition and immerse themselves in the rich history of Kazakhstan! 🎉📖

We are pleased to announce that our student Serikov Dulat has been awarded a letter of thanks from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan! 🏆

This award is a well—deserved recognition of his significant contribution to the preparation of the winner of the republican debate tournament among students. But this is not just public speaking: This is a story about how Dulat actively develops the debate movement, inspiring young people to show their active lifestyle. 💬✨

In addition, the Republican Educational and Methodological Center for Additional Education expressed sincere gratitude to Dulat for his role in shaping civic views and patriotism among young people.

These successes not only inspire students to participate in public life, but also form an active and conscious civic position, which is extremely important for the future of our society.  🌍💪

On October 22, the Higher School of Natural Sciences of Astana International University organized a meeting of students of the educational program "Recreational Geography and Tourism" with Vitaly Orlov, a representative of the international company "Job Tkiye". The main purpose of the event is to introduce students to the possibilities of professional practice and summer internship in Turkey, as well as to help them better understand the requirements and prospects of working in the international tourism industry.

During the meeting, Vitaly Orlov presented a presentation on the activities of Job Tkiye, telling about the company's mission and its contribution to the development of the tourism sector. He elaborated on the internship programs that the company offers to students and explained what conditions must be met for the successful selection of candidates. The issues of employment, career growth and development in tourism were also highlighted. Special attention was paid to skills that are particularly in demand on the international market: knowledge of foreign languages, cross-cultural communication, as well as the ability to adapt to various professional conditions.

During the meeting, students actively asked questions about the specifics of internships in Turkey, were interested in the details of selection and how to prepare for practice as effectively as possible. Vitaly Orlov gave practical advice on what steps should be taken to successfully complete the internship, and also spoke about the opportunities for further employment in tourism following the internship.

This has become a unique opportunity for students to get first-hand information and better understand what is required to work in an international environment. Such meetings not only expand horizons and open up new opportunities for future careers, but also help students take important steps towards professional success.